Reasons Why Tourism Has Grown Globally Since The 1960s

Question 1

Explain how increased leisure time has contributed to the growth of tourism globally since the 1960s. [3]

Answer 1

1. People began to get longer holidays.
2. Since the mid-1960s, the average UK adult works about 8 hours every day.
3. This is equivalent to 7 to 9 weeks of holiday every year.

Question 2

Explain how increased disposable income has contributed to the growth of tourism globally since the 1960s. [2]

Answer 2

1. In 2005, UK workers earned four times as much as they did in the 1980s.
2. People therefore have a larger proportion of their salary available to spend on holidays.

Question 3

Explain how cheaper travel has contributed to the growth of tourism globally since the 1960s and why cheaper travel has came about. [2]

Answer 3

1. Cheap air travel has allowed people to now reach faraway and attractive destinations through cheap airlines such as Ryanair and easyJet.
2. The internet has helped to reduce the cost of travel because more people book holidays online.

Question 4

Explain how increased health and wealth of pensioners has contributed to the growth of tourism globally since the 1960s. [2]

Answer 4

1. People are now living longer and healthier lives, meaning older people can travel more now than they ever could before.
2. Traditional summer resorts are attracting pensioners who come for long holidays in the winter to avoid the worst of the cold weather at home.