BE A TOURIST

People travel for many different reasons, such as business, education and visiting family and friends. When people travel for pleasure they are called tourists. Tourism is the business of encouraging, servicing and supporting tourists. Many people go on vacation because they want a break from their everyday lives, or to experience a warmer climate. Others enjoy learning about different cultures, tasting new cuisines, and observing different lifestyles.

Since the late 1900s tourism has grown and become an important part of economies all over the world.  Some tourism involves traveling to far away countries, others involve traveling to close cities or states.   People go to different places to do activities they enjoy. 

The tourism industry makes money when people take business trips or vacations to Louisiana.

There are many reasons that people choose to come to Louisiana. Can anyone think of reasons people might want to visit Louisiana?

The tourism industry makes money when people take business trips or vacations to Louisiana.

There are many reasons that people choose to come to Louisiana. Can anyone think of reasons people might want to visit Louisiana?

Group 1: Things to Do

Group 2: Cities and Regions

Group 3: Festivals and Events

Group 4: Trip Ideas