The Tourism Industry:

The tourism industry, in common with many other industries, is made up of a number of sectors. Think for example, of the motor vehicle industry. Its end product is a motor vehicle, but outputs produced by many different firms must be assembled to produce that vehicle.

It is a commonly held misconception that the tourism industry is made up of little more than hotels and motels, but in reality there are many sectors of the tourism industry. Many other businesses, such as local shops, restaurants, clubs and the like also provide services to visitors as well as residents.