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Extension Tourism for everyone

4 Name:  Date:  Class: 

Tourism is one of the major economic sectors throughout the world. Although
tourism is part of the tertiary sector, both the primary and secondary sectors are
involved. The variety of climates and landscapes, the high-quality services and the
huge range of cultural activities provided make Spain one of the most popular
tourist destinations in the world.

1 Read the information on each type of tourism and answer questions below.

Sun-and-sand tourism Business tourism

Attracting visitors from all over It’s the tourism regarding people
the world each year, this tourism who are travelling for business
is focused on the beaches of the purposes away from their home.
Spanish coastline. After meetings, they go sightseeing.

Rural tourism
Focused on the rural lifestyle, this
tourism takes place in rural villages
away from urban areas. Tourists can
Cultural tourism stay at rural cottages, which are
The aim is to learn about often small family businesses.
the history and art of a
country or region.
Cultural tourists visit
churches, museums,
monuments, etc.

a) What types of tourism are closer to nature? Which ones are more urban?

b) In your opinion, how are the primary and secondary sectors related to tourism?

Social Science 4. Unit 4 PHOTOCOPIABLE MATERIAL