tourism gateway 2 - what influences tourism trends? Flashcards
reasons for growth of global tourism?
- developments in technology
- demand factors
- destination factors
how has technology developed? (there’s 2!)
better and affordable transport: great improvements in safety, travelling time and lower costs. e.g A commercial flight from Singapore to London took 2-4 days in the 1950s, but that has changed to about 14h present day.
ease of access to information: online booking and research gives tourists more options and control without having to book through travel agents. they now have better access to information regarding the destination, such as feedback, social etiquettes etc.
what are some demand factors?
- disposable income
- leisure time
- changing lifestyle
how has disposable income affected people’s ability to travel?
definition: the amount of income left available for spending or saving.
- a higher disposable income allows people to spend more on goods, services or activities such as travelling.
- disposable income has been increasing globally due to rapid economic growth in China and India.
how has leisure time affected people’s ability to travel?
- comes in the form of paid leave, leaving people more inclined to travel.
- e.g Australia, employees can exchange paid overtime work for paid leave
how has changing lifestyle affected people’s ability to travel?
- pace of life is faster now, and travelling is a way for people to relax and take a break from work
- over half of all international tourists travel for leisure recreation or holidays.
- people are also becoming more health-conscious and leading healthier lifestyles, allowing people to live longer and be physically fit for travelling.
what are some destination factors?
- attractions
- investments in infrastructure and services
- access to information
how do attractions attract tourists?
- attractions make a place more interesting or enjoyable for both domestic and international tourists
e. g Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, received more than 15 million tourists in 2017.
- known mainly for the shopping, business and entertainment options
how do investments in infrastructure and services attract tourists?
tourist arrivals require large investments in infrastructure and services such as airports and hotels .
Airports need to be expanded to accommodate an increased number of tourists.
E.g Changi Airport, Singapore: opened terminal 4 in 2017 to raise the airport’s capacity to 82 million a year
how does access to information attract tourists?
tourists are more likely to visit a place that has readily available information in a language they can understand, such as weather conditions, transport routes etc.
e.g in many tourist destinations, there are signs displayed in multiple languages. This assures tourists there are people they can communicate with for help.
