Tourists are classified into different categories according to their nature as follows:
1. Classification Of Tourist On The Basis Of Age
a. Child Tourist
Tourists below the age of 14 are considered as child tourist. Generally, the travel with their parents or guardians.
b. Student Tourist
Students of schools or colleges travelling with valid identity card are known as student tourist. Generally they travel with their teachers.
c. Youth Tourist
Visitors between the age of 18 to 30 are called youth tourist. They may travel individually or in the group.
d. Adult Tourist
Adult tourists are fully grown up visitors above 28 years of age.
2. Classification Of Tourist On The Basis of Type Of Travel
a. Group Inclusive Tourist
They travel in a group. These types of tourists are also known as package tourist.
b. Individual Tourist
Individual tourists travel independently. They are also known as adventure tourist.
3. Classification Of Tourist On The Basis Of Size
a. Group Tourist
a. Deluxe Tourist
3. Classification Of Tourist On The Basis Of Size
a. Group Tourist
Visitors in a specific group are called group tourist. Group of friends, students, club members are some examples of group tourist.
b. Individual Tourist
One or two visitors who travel independently are classified as individual tourists.
c. Family Tourist
Visitors consists of family members, relatives and neighbors are known as family tourist.
4. Classification Of Tourist On The Basis Of Economy
a. Deluxe Tourist
High class tourists are known as deluxe tourist. They spend more money for luxury and hotels.
b. Standard Tourist
Middle class visitors are standard tourist. They spend less than deluxe tourist but more than budget tourist.
c. Budget Tourist
Budget tourists are more economical than standard tourists. They have limited budget. So, they prefer cheap tour package.
5. Classification Of Tourist On The Basis Of Nature Of Tour
a. Cultural Tourist
a. Domestic Tourist
5. Classification Of Tourist On The Basis Of Nature Of Tour
a. Cultural Tourist
Cultural tourists are those type of visitors who prefer culture of different ethnic groups, religion and society. The main objective of these tourists is to know different culture of different places.
b. Adventure Tourist
Visitors who prefers adventure activities such as jungle safari, trekking, rafting, hill climbing etc. are known as adventure tourists. They are attracted by the natural beauty.
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6. Classification Of Tourist On The Basis Of Destination
a. Domestic Tourist
Visitors who travel within their own country are known as domestic tourist. It helps to promote domestic tourism of the nation. No legal documents are needed for domestic tourists.
b. International Tourist
Visitors who travel foreign country are international tourists. They need legal documents such passport and visa to travel.
