Industry means activity by combining various factors of production such as capital, labor, materials, tools, machinery and management together to produce products. And services that are valuable to humans

Tourism industry means activity by introducing various factors of production. Came to produce one of the tourism services That contributes to comfort or satisfaction And sell that travel service to visitors

Products of the tourism industry How is it different or different from other industry products?

1. Intangible goods

The tourism industry's products are "services". Consumers or visitors cannot touch or touch them. The visitors are only satisfied with what they have seen or received. Personnel working in the tourism industry are therefore very important.

2. It is a product that has no movement to consumers.

Consumers have to travel to buy products and services at the production location. Which means places with various tourism resources

3. It is a product that does not decay.

Is a product and service that can be used again many times At times, care and maintenance must be maintained to maintain good condition and minimize damage.

4. A product that can be changed or not changed ownership

Due to the variety of products in the tourism industry There is when the visitor has bought the product. Some products have ownership changes, such as food, souvenirs, etc. However, some categories are just for use or viewing, such as paying for hotel rooms. Not owning a room Just get the right to stay according to the agreed period When visiting the Namtok Mountain Mountain, the visitor does not own the Namtok Mountain Mountain, but only visits the beauty. Especially "service" products such as smiles, help, and care. Visitors only receive those "services" for a certain period of time. Not own

            If mentioning the word "Tourism" Many people may think of the word to visit various places. Or to attend certain activities Visiting relatives, going to meetings, or maybe some people thinking of foreigners Carrying a bag in the middle of the road Sunbathe on the beach Therefore found that the travel activities Has been associated and associated with human life since ancient times, such as war, the pursuit of goods Seek new territory Or to worship sacred things Which some travels still appear today.

            Will find that tourism is a travel-related activity But the problem is that Travel is not always tourism. Therefore it is extremely important to know the meaning of tourism. Which is an industry that generates tremendous income for the country And is considered the largest industry in the world.