The United Nations and World Tourism Organization’s definition of “Tourist” is wide, coveringall who travel for recreation, holiday, business, religion, sport, family reasons, professional or intellectual pursuits, staying at least 24 hours, i.e. overnight, but not more than a year. Excluded are permanent emigrants, diplomats, consular representatives, armed forces personnel and intransit visitors.

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Tourism & Me: Teachers’ Guide. Supporting Tourism in the Social Studies Curriculum.
amaica Tourist Board in association with the Ministry of Education Youth and Culture, 1996, p.4

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