introduction to tourism. 3.1 demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of travel....
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Introduction to Tourism
3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of travel.
3.2 Examine the motivations, needs, and expectations of travellers.
Definitions
TourismTravel for the purposes of leisure or
recreation
TouristSomeone who travels to a place outside
their usual environment and stays there for less than one year
What Does It Take to Be a Tourist?
Disposable Income
Time
Infrastructure
History of Tourism
“Holiday”Derived from the words “holy” and “day”
“Pilgrimage”Travel to a sacred place
Mecca Required in the Muslim faith
Graceland Home of Elvis Presley
History Cont’d
Why did people start traveling?See things
Buildings, art, etc.
Learn new languagesTaste new food
Grand Tour
Rich English men traveled EuropeEngland – France – Switzerland – Italy –
Germany – Holland
What is the modern equivalent?
Backpacking! It’s a rite of passage!
Also known as a “gap year” (Europe) or “walkabout” (Australia).
Source: Wikipedia (http://www.wikipedia.org/)
Community Circle:
Question of the Day:
If you were planning your own gap year, where
would you go and why?
Assignment:
In a written reflection state the destination you chose to visit during our community circle. Then complete the following chart:
NEEDS(What you have to have, i.e. can’t go without?)
EXPECTATIONS(What opportunities might you have or what potential is there for your trip?)
MOTIVATIONS(Why did you choose this destination)