Travel Patterns
- 2. Reasons for travel • Distance • InternationalConnections • Attractiveness • Image • Cost • Specific events • NationalCharacter
- 3. Distance • Distance is measured in time.This attitude is due to different locations having better transport infrastructures tan otheres. • The less time and money it takes to travle a place, the more people will travel there
- 4. International Connections • Certain countries have a strong foundation of economic, historic or cultural ties.The presence of these ties strengthens the likelihood that tourist will travel between these countries. • The presence of cultural connections means tourist can feel a sense of familiarity whilst experiencing a new place.
- 5. Attractiveness • Most tourist travel to places that offer them something they cannot find at home. • It is important to understand the attractiveness of each places in order to market that destination effectively
- 6. Image • The image of a location is the perception that people gain from popular culture and media
- 7. Cost • The cost of a visit to a particular destination will affect the number of tourist that travel there. Contradictions • The more expensive a trip is, the lower the demand • If a trip is priced too low, people may think it is a low quality trip
- 8. Specific events • Goverments often lobby to attract events as they see it as an opportunity to showcase its viability as a tourist destination. • Major events also help to boost the tourist infrastructure of an área.
- 9. National Character • Certain nations have particular vacationing habits that are rooted in decades of tradition. • People working in the tourist industry should be aware of the travel traditions of different nations to understand how best to market their buisiness.