Why do people travel? Grade 10 Geography

Why do people travel? A quick introduction on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z-fa__GCPY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoHgrhBLhg4&feature=related

Visit historic places Temples Shrines Castles Palaces Walls Libraries Churches Architecture War memorial

Religion Pilgrimage to holy places Rome, Mecca, Holy Land

Cultural attractions Tradition Food People Dance and music Literature Architecture Religion Festivals Celebrations entertainment

Wilderness Flora and fauna Weather (snow and sunshine) National parks Deserts Mountains Natural formations Rivers and ravines Sea

Indigenous cultures Carving Songs and art Language Lifestyle Dress Literature Entertainment Beliefs

City Life Urban attraction Shopping Transport Food Famous buildings and architecture Theatre and entertainment Sport

Cultural diversity Dress Homes Lifestyle Language Beliefs Tradition Art

Coastal Attractions Beaches Surf Diving Water skiing Windsurfing Sailing Sun baking Dark tourism

Experiential Trek Sporting event – eg Tour de france Water Food and lifestyle World expedition Exchange

Other reasons See natural attractions Experience food and lifestyle Learn another language Business trips Education Sport events

Why has tourism increased since WW2? Increased levels of wealth Advances in technology ( aircraft, Internet, media and information) Flexible holidays Paid holidays More frequent breaks. People living longer in retirement Meeting Incentives conferences and events (MICE)

Why has tourism increased since WW2? (cont) Double income no kids (DINKS) Rise in backpacking Globalisation Growing middle class ( especially China) Political stability Spend the kids inheritance (SKIS) Increased participation in the work force Infrastructure has improved