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TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK EIGHT

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: TOURISM

Topic: TOURIST PRODUCT

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Define tourist product
  2. Outline in details the characteristics of tourist products.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teachers explains in details tourist product

Students pay

attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

 Teacher discusses the various characteristics of  tourist products

Students pay

attention and

participate

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

TOURIST PRODUCT

A tourist product refers to any offering or combination of goods, services, experiences, and amenities designed and packaged to meet the needs, desires, and expectations of travelers. It encompasses a wide range of elements, including accommodations, attractions, transportation, activities, events, and services, that are bundled together to create a distinct and memorable travel experience for tourists.

Characteristics of tourist products

The characteristics of a tourist product can vary depending on the destination, target market, and type of experience offered. Here's a detailed outline of the key characteristics:

  1. Intangibility: Many aspects of a tourist product are intangible, such as experiences, emotions, and memories associated with travel. While accommodations, transportation, and attractions have physical attributes, the overall value of a tourist product often lies in intangible elements like hospitality, cultural immersion, and personal fulfillment.
  2. Variability: Tourist products can vary in terms of quality, uniqueness, and customization based on individual preferences and market demand. Services like accommodations, dining, and guided tours may vary in quality and consistency, leading to differences in the overall travel experience.
  3. Perishability: The availability of tourist products is often limited by factors such as seasonality, capacity constraints, and time-sensitive events. For example, hotel rooms, airline seats, and event tickets have finite availability and may become unavailable once capacity is reached or the event passes.
  4. Heterogeneity: Tourist products are heterogeneous in nature, meaning that they are composed of multiple components and experiences that may differ from one another. Destinations offer a diverse range of attractions, accommodations, activities, and services tailored to different preferences, interests, and budgets.
  5. Inseparability: Tourist products are often consumed simultaneously with their production and delivery, making the tourism experience highly interactive and participatory. Travelers actively engage with various elements of the tourist product, such as interacting with locals, exploring attractions, and participating in guided tours, which contribute to the overall experience.

EVALUATION: 1. Why is tourist products?

  1. Mention and describe 5 tourist products you know

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively