geography chapter 1.1

List the 3 factors that contribute to the motivation to travel

1. Relaxation

2. Discover unique travel experiences

3. achieve personal grow and self-fulfilment

why has the motivation to travel increase. Explain your answer.

• due to globalisation

• this is because there are greater access to media sources which leads people to becoming more aware of different travel opportunities

need for relaxation:

why has people's motivation to travel increase?

increasing pressures of work and hectic lifestyles cause people to feel more motivated to travel to relief stress

some seek ____ to escape ____ , ___ and enjoy ____

nature

urban enviroment

rest

scenic views

state an example of people seeking nature to relief stress

a survey found that one of the main reasons British tourists visit Phuket, Thailand, an island famoud for its scenic beaches, is to rest and relax

others prefer ____ activities like ____ _____ _______ which provide them with a _____ ______ from their daily lives, and enable them to ____ ____ _____ _____ and _____

recreational

visiting theme parks

different routine

escape form their stress and worries

give an example on those prefer recreational activities to relax as their motivation to travel

USS is a theme park that features rides, shows and attractions, immersing visitors in a completely different setting from their usual lives.

In 2019, the theme park welcomed more than 18 million visitors

achieve personal growth and fulfilment:

why has people's motivation to travel increase?

it is a way for self grow and achieving their fullest potential

Travelling allows them to _______

develop themselves further by learning something new or improving their exisitng knowledge and skills

personal growth and self fulfilment :

- what could be a possible reason one would choose a particular travel destination?

pick up new skills such as cooking local cuisines/farming by learning methods from locals

give an example on people picking up skills from locals (1/2)

many cooking schools have sprung up in Bali to cater to tourists’ desire to learn more about Balinese cuisine

give an example on people picking up skills from locals (2/2)

In pilgrimage tourism, tourists travel to sacred sites to learn more about their faiths and grow spiritually.

Every year, more than 2 million muslims travel to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage, where they perform a series of rituals for spritual growth

what activities do tourist participate in and why (personal growth)

some participate in activities that are challenging or adventurous such as mountain climbing or sky diving to fulfil their potential

By participating in these activities, they feel that they are being stretched physically and emotionally and therefore achieve personal growth

give an example of people participating in adventurous activities to achieve personal growth

in the last few decades, number of toursits climbing Mount Everest has increased steadily as they are motivated to challenge themselves and achieve their fullest potential

(discover unique travel experiences)

Why do people travel in this context?

some people travel to gain unique travel experiences in order to satisfy their curiosity about the world

( discover unique travel experiences)

what does travelling allow them to do?

allows them to explore different environments and cultures that are not widely known

Those seeking unique travel experiences often seek _____

places that are less travelled to