1. Why do people travel?
Grade 10 Geography

2. Why do people travel? A quick introduction on YouTube

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

4. Religion
Pilgrimage to holy places Rome, Mecca, Holy Land

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

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

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

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

9. Cultural diversity Dress Homes Lifestyle Language Beliefs Tradition
Art

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

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

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

13. 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)

14. 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