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= CGO3OI: Travel & Tourism = = Introduction =

One of the aspects of tourism that we need to look at is infrastructure. We already know that the more popular a particular DESTINATION becomes, the more infrastructure there is in that location. In this short unit on niche tourism we are going to look at the travel & tourism INDUSTRY infrastructure that develops around particular examples of niche tourism as they become popular. We will also look at infrastructure development in associated businesses.

While much of what you will need will be found on web sites, you will find some books on your own example of niche tourism in the 910s, with some, like pilgrimage & dark tourism being in 330s, and medical tourism in the 360s. Look carefully. If you are unsure, try looking at the on-line catalogue of a larger library, like Toronto Public Library.

= Niche Tourism: The Gap Year =

Niche tourism is, essentially, special interest tourism. We know from our textbook that the travel & tourism industry is one of the largest industries in the world. As it grew & as the internet grew, people in the travel & tourism industry found that customers became very specific about the type of vacations they wanted. The industry responded, & catering to these specific needs - 'niche tourism' - is now one of the fastest growing sectors in travel & tourism.

As you explore this pathfinder you will find resources about one specifc type of niche tourism: gap year tourism. As you build your own pathfinder for your specific example of niche tourism, you can add your wiki link to the 'Wiki Link' page.

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