Week 4,5,6 Audio Transcript

Push and pull factors

→ push factor: reason to leave. pull factor: attractions of a destination

Mass tourism: predictable, package-oriented

Alternative tourism: spontaneous, culturally immersive

Allocentric travelers: seeking independence

Psychocentric travelers: preferring structured experiences.

Macro level: large-scale movements of people

Micro level: Individual behaviors and motivations

Meso level: Combination of macro and micro, focusing on generational research and its implications for tourism

Destination can be analyzed from various perspectives, including physical, social, and experiential elements

“sense of place” : emphasizing the psychological connection locals and tourists have with a destination

Tourism resources: Natural or cultural elements that attract tourists (eg, snow, beaches)

Tourism Attractions: Man-made structures or events designed specifically to draw visitors (eg, theme parks)

landscape: physical attributes of a destination

Service Scape: Involves the tangible exchanges that occur, which have become more complex due to technology and multi-location services (eg, Disney)

Experience Scape: Combines local culture and stories, enhancing the overall experience of a destination

Sense of place: emotional and psychological connections people have with places, noting the potential clash between tourists’ and locals’ perceptions