English for Tourism Worksheet for Elementary Tourism Students: Travel Vocabulary, Destinations, Tour Operators, and Tourist Motivation Activities

Instructions

1. Read carefully: Each section focuses on a different part of the tourism industry we have studied.
2. Complete the tasks: Follow the specific directions for matching, categorizing, and writing.
3. Use the examples: Look at the first row of tables or the first example in each section to guide your work.
4. Challenge yourself: Try the "Travel Expert Challenge" at the end if you finish early!

Activity 1: The Language of Tourism

Match the professional term on the left with its simple definition on the right. Write the correct letter in the space provided.

1. Travel Agency [ C ] — A. A company that creates large holiday packages (flights + hotels).
2. Destination [ ___ ] — B. The reason why a person wants to go on holiday.
3. Tour Operator [ ___ ] — C. A shop or office that sells travel products to customers.
4. Motivation [ ___ ] — D. Moving people from one place to another (bus, plane, etc.).
5. Transport [ ___ ] — E. The specific place a tourist is traveling to.

Activity 2: Transport Tracker

Tourism relies on moving people. Categorize the different types of transport used in the industry. Complete the table below.

Activity 3: Why Do They Travel?

Tourists have different motivations. Read the short descriptions of these travelers and identify their main motivation (Relaxation, Adventure, Culture, or Business).

1. The Smith Family: "We want to sit by the pool, read books, and have no stress for one week."

   • Motivation: ____

2. Marco: "I want to visit the Louvre Museum in Paris and see the ancient Roman Colosseum."

   • Motivation: ____

3. Sarah: "I am flying to Tokyo to meet with a new client and sign a contract for my company."

   • Motivation: ____

4. Liam: "I want to go white-water rafting and mountain climbing in the Andes!"

   • Motivation: ____

Activity 4: At the Travel Agency

You are working at a Travel Agency. A customer walks in. Complete the dialogue using the words in the box below.

Box: destination / flight / book / package / recommend / transport

Agent: Good morning! How can I help you today?

Customer: Hello. I would like to (1) _____ a holiday for next month.

Agent: Excellent. Do you have a specific (2) _____ in mind?

Customer: I’m not sure. Maybe somewhere sunny. What do you (3) _____?

Agent: We have a great (4) tour to Spain. It includes the (5) and a four-star hotel.

Customer: That sounds perfect. Is the (6) _____ from the airport to the hotel included?

Agent: Yes, a private shuttle bus is included in the price!

Activity 5: The Tour Planner (Challenge)

Imagine you work for a Tour Operator. You need to create a simple "Dream Day Trip" for a group of tourists. Fill in the plan below.

• Name of Destination: _____
• Type of Transport: ___
• Target Tourist (Who is it for?): ___
• Morning Activity: ____
• Lunch Location: __
• Afternoon Activity: __

Answer Key

Activity 1:

1. C
2. E
3. A
4. B
5. D

Activity 2:

1. Land / Fast, comfortable, city-to-city.
2. Air / Fast for long distances, often cheap.
3. Land / Flexible, private, good for families.
4. Sea / Can carry cars, travel across water.
5. Land / Good for groups, cheaper than trains.

Activity 3:

1. Relaxation
2. Culture
3. Business
4. Adventure

Activity 4: (1) book, (2) destination, (3) recommend, (4) package, (5) flight, (6) transport

Activity 5: Answers will vary based on student creativity.