Enumerate the primary/major constituents of tourism industry.
The primary/major constituents of Tourism industry are as follows
Transport:
You need a mode of transport to travel or to suggest one to your client if one is a travel agent or a tour operator Further, the travel depends on the availability of seats etc. Today, the travel industry is a highly developed industry with its various branches in the areas of road, rail, air and water.
Accommodation:
A tourist not only travels but also stays some where. And here comes in accommodation. It might be of different types i.e. from cottages or tourist lodges to a house boat or a five star hotel.
Catering, Food and Entertainment:
A tourist has to eat also and here comes the role of catering and food. Restaurants, fast food joints and dhabas, all play a role in this regard with different cuisine to offer. Different forms of entertainments are provided as attractions at the destinations.
Intermediaries:
The intermediaries constitute the travel agency, tour operator and guide services. The constituents which co-relate all the components of tourism is the travel agent/tour operator who has accumulated knowledge, expertise and contacts with providers of services.