Two services are there:
Tangible
Intangible ( we can't see or touch but we can feel )
What is a tourism product?
It can be defined as the physical and psychological satisfaction that is provided to a tourist during their traveling route to any destination.
Tourism products are something that is offered to a tourist destination.
Components of Tourism Product:
Attractions
Attraction is the main component of a tourism product.
Unless there is an attraction the tourist will not be motivated
Transportation
It is the means by which the tourist can reach their destination.
The mode can be by motor car 🚗, bus 🚐, airplane ✈️, ship 🚢 etc.
Accomodation
It is the very basic facility that is offered to a tourist in any destination.
Types of Tourism Product
Natural
Hills
Mountains
Sea beaches
Waterfalls
Climate/Weather
Forests
Caves
Rivers
Island
Man made
Culture
Monuments
Amusements
Parks
Gardens
Museums
Fair/Festivals
Food
Kashmir
Tulip Garden
Ellena Caves
Symbiotic
N + M
Goa
Lakshadweep
Jim Combett
Site Based
Taj Mahal
Event Based
Hornbill Festival
Cherry Blossom 🌸
Kumbh Mela
Hornbill
Natural : The tourism product which has been created by using resources provided by a tourist is called a tourist product. The mountains of Himalayas, sea beaches of Goa & the deserts of Rajasthan are some of the natural attractions. Major natural attractions are hills, mountains etc.
Man-made: These are those tourism products which have been created by humans to satisfy pleasure or business or needs of any tourist.
Symbiotic: This type of Tourism Product has a mixture of both natural and man-made features. In such products the natural remains core on which humans create recreational facilities.
Site Based: When an attraction is a place or site that is called as site based Tourism Product. Such places are always permanent in nature and can never be replaced or modified but to keep the interest alive new features are added to such destinations.
Event Based: Many events are purposefully organized at certain destinations to attract tourists. A tourist visits such a destination as both a spectator and participant.