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Why do people travel?

Why do people travel?. Grade 10 Geography. Why do people travel? A quick introduction on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z-fa__GCPY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoHgrhBLhg4&feature=related. Visit historic places. Temples Shrines Castles Palaces Walls Libraries Churches

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Why do people travel?

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  1. Why do people travel? Grade 10 Geography

  2. Why do people travel?A quick introduction on YouTube • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z-fa__GCPY • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoHgrhBLhg4&feature=related

  3. Visit historic places • Temples • Shrines • Castles • Palaces • Walls • Libraries • Churches • Architecture • War memorial

  4. Religion • Pilgrimage to holy placesRome, 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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