Glossary of Terms - Tourism

Tourism The activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes (World Tourism Organisation). Tourists Includes both overnight visitors and same day visitors. Tourism Asset Any feature associated with the built or natural environment which is of intrinsic interest to tourists. Tourism Development Development of a tourist amenity or tourist accommodation. Tourism Opportunity Zones As designated through the development plan process. Within these areas, favourable consideration will be given to proposals for tourism and recreational development. Tourist Amenity An amenity, facility or service provided primarily for tourists, but does not include tourist accommodation (Art 2 Tourism NI Order 1992). Tourist Accommodation Overnight sleeping accommodation for tourists provided by way of trade or business (Art 2 Tourism NI Order 1992). TSM Abbreviation for Tourism. This prefixes each of the 8 tourism policies. Hotel As defined by the Tourism (NI) Order 1992 – Categories of Tourist Establishment (Statutory Criteria) Regulations – Schedule 1 – Criteria for Hotels. A hotel shall provide overnight sleeping accommodation for visitors in separate rooms comprising not less than 15 double bedrooms, of which 100% shall have an ensuite bathroom.