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GG294 - TourismTourism - ANStravel away from one's home for more than 24 hours, leisure time, travelling for
business
The Golden Age of the 1950s - ANSspurred growth of consumer driven society in western
world. greater disposable income & discretionary spending
Changing Politics and Economic Growth 1990s - ANSpost communist countries began periods
of economic growth. domestic tourism transformed
Globalization 2000s - ANSincreasing global and free trade led to fast growing economies.
increase of middle class travelling
Traveller, Tourist, Visitor - ANSperson who stays away from residence from one night up to a
year
Excursionists - ANSperson who begins and ends their visit from the same base within 24 hours
(eg cruise)
International Tourism - ANSvisits to a country by non - residents (inbound), residents of a
country visiting another country (outbound)
Domestic Tourism - ANSInbound tourists and residents visiting their own country (staycation)
Is Tourism a System or Industry? - ANSSYSTEM
Tourism as a Product (HIIP) - ANSHeterogenous, Inseparable, Intangible, Perishable
Tourism History: Adventure Insta Travellers - ANSmotivated by risk & sense of adventure, self -
initiated or seeking financial pursuits, collection of experiences 'bucket list'
Tourism History: Explorer - ANSalso motivated by risk & sense of adventure, collection of
experiences, sought out tangible collectibles
Beginning of Tourism: Romans - ANSdid not travel just for the sake of travelling, had to board
merchant ships, routes across the Mediterranean
Beginning of Tourism: Greeks - ANSsimilar to Ancient Rome; cities were become crowded and
polluted, elite wanted to escape to seaside resorts, olympic games & theatre performances
, The Crusades - ANS1095-1229. Armies of Christians from Western Europe responded to the
pope's plea to go to war with the Arab world. 6 crusades.
The Pilgrimage Routes - ANSconsidered dangerous and difficult. Travel undertaken only for
purposes of trade or religion only, travel endured rather than being enjoyed
Medieval Travel - ANSpilgrimages to see landmarks, took pieces as souvenirs
Modern Tourism; The Grand Tour - ANS16th & 17th centuries, travel as an essential part of a
young mans education, aristocratic young men in the presence of their tutors
Seaside Resorts - rise of Convenient Accommodations - ANShotel accommodations near
national parks in US, hotel near railways lines in Canada (CNR), motels along interstate and
major highways
Factors in the Creation of Modern Tourism - ANSindustrial revolution, available supply.
affordable transit, travel accessible to middle class not just elite, government labour policy
Push Factors - ANSfactors which induce tourists to want to leave their place of residence and
go on a trip
Pull Factors - ANSfactors which attract tourists to a particular destination
Attraction Typology Scale; General Environments - ANSnature, rural settings (eg cultural
landscapes), human settlements (eg art galleries)
Attraction Typology Scale; Leisure Infrastructure - ANSecological sanctuaries, leisure nature,
travel infrastructure
Attraction Typology Scale; Site Attractions - ANSnatural landmarks, participatory nature, human
centered leisure infrastructure
Attraction Typologies; Public Ownership - ANSgovernment agencies, local authorities
Attraction Typologies; Voluntary Ownerhsip - ANSNGOs. Charitable Trusts, Private Clubs
Attraction Typologies; Private Ownership - ANSindividuals, private companies, corporations
Flagship Attraction (Leiper) - ANSwell known attraction, known by tourists before arriving in
destination. eg Tower of Pisa
Secondary Attraction - ANSattraction which may be known to potential tourists - but not the
motivating factor to travel to destination. eg well known beach
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