1.2 motivation to travel Flashcards
what are the 3 factors that led to growth of tourism?
- motivation to travel
- ability to travel
- mobility in travel
what does motivation to travel refer to?
-refers to a set of needs that can be satisfied by travelling
1. need for relaxation
2. need to discover unique experiences
3. need to achieve personal growth self-fulfillment
why is there a need for relaxation?
- increasing pressure of work and hectic lifestyle motivates people to relieve stress
- travel provides rest and rejuvenation as they engage in different activities and relax
what is an example of an activity for need for relaxation?
e.g. Disneyland/USS
-recreational activities like theme parks provide a different routine from their daily lives to escape their stress and worries
why is there a need to discover unique experiences?
- explore different environments and cultures that are not widely known
- satisfy the curiosity of the world
- social media one of the main driving forces which has exposed unique destinations and activities
- with globalisation, unique places have become more accessible( e.g. trips to Antarctica made possible with the Drake passage)
what is an example for need to discover unique places?
- volcano-boarding in Leon, Nicaragua
- swim with pink river dolphins
why is there a need to achieve personal growth and self-fulfillment?
-travelling is seen as a way for self-growth and to achieve their fullest potential
-people may seek challenging or adventurous activities to fulfill their potential
what is an example for need to achieve self-fulfillment and growth?
- seek challenges
-Mount Everest, mountain climbing
-sky diving - self-growth
-Bali, cooking skills for tourists to learn more about Balinese cuisines - spiritual growth
-travel on pilgrimages to perform rituals to understand their religion
