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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


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