Types of tourism

There are many different types of tourism, each offering a range of services, experiences and activities with different charms and attractions for different audiences.

This sector, which continues to grow, offers a wide variety of opportunities where you can work, from hotel branding to travel agencies.

If you are interested in this field, the Degree in Tourism at Universidad Europea will train you to be able to face all the work challenges derived from this area.

What are the different forms of tourism?

The following are an example the different area of tourism available for a career this sector:

• Tourism focused on events: this part of tourism focuses on events and conferences, where the person in charge organises and plans conferences, fairs, festivals and other events according to the geographical area or field of business.
• Ecotourism: is a type of tourism focused on nature and adventure. It involves taking part in exciting activities such as scuba diving, hiking or rafting among many other options.
• Gastronomic tourism: the centre around which this type of tourism revolves is the gastronomic experience. This area is based on organising tastings, samplings and other culinary experiences related to the world of cuisine and the typical gastronomy of each geographical area.
• Responsible tourism: professionals in this type of tourism oversee developing practices that contribute to the environment by reducing the negative environmental impact as much as possible and benefiting nearby communities.
• Agrotourism: this involves relaxation in the countryside or rural areas. It is about developing plans for clients focused on rest and disconnection, which involves planning trips, routes of interest and activities focused on the rural environment.
• Enotourism: a type of tourism based on the wine-growing countryside. Wine tourism is a very specific field, in which you will plan experiences that include visits to wineries, tastings and pairings in the different designations of origin or regions dedicated to wine.

Trends in other types of tourism

Tourism has been evolving and adapting to the changes, preferences and new habits of different travellers.

This is why sustainable tourism, health tourism, technology tourism, luxury or adventure tourism are some of the new tourism options that have been appearing in recent years.

Each of the tourist destinations are responding to these trends by offering their guests different types of activities and experiences that respond correctly to their needs. Likewise, travel agencies have evolved with the sector by giving their stakeholders flexible, personalised trips with many more options.

This is how tourism in general has been adapting to the needs of its travellers, helping to continue generating employment, increasing the importance of the tourism industry and offering tourists different types of experiences tailored to their tastes.

Developing a career in tourism

If you are interested in developing a career within the tourism sector, no matter what type of tourism you are interested in, the Degree in Tourism is a great option for you. Based at our campus in Valencia and taught entirely in English, you will learn about the different areas of the sector, with a focus on management and leadership, so that when you graduate you will have the skills to lead in the ever-changing and evolving field. You will have the chance to study abroad, learning new languages and develop your communication skills, as well as take part in work placements at leading tourism companies, making contacts and learning from experienced professionals before embarking on your own career.