Tourism is a major economic driver for many nations, generating large amounts of income in payments for goods and services. The tourism industry creates opportunities across a wide range of sectors: transportation (airlines, cruise ships, taxicabs, etc.), food service, lodging, and entertainment. Other tourism related businesses the don't fall within the aforementioned categories include: passport and visa service, travel agent, guide service, translation service, reservation consultant, tour operator, travel blog / website, travel gear retailer, corporate retreat, etc.