Reasons for growth in Tourism

Which of the following is/are a recent trends in tourism?

• Rapid growth in tourism globally

• Greater diversity in Tourist Generating Regions (TGR) and Tourist Destination Region (TDR)

• Greater diversity in types of tourism and tourism operators

• Shift in how tourism is marketed, from social media to traditional media

• Europe and USA overtakes Asia and South America as the top Tourist Generating Region.

How do we show that there is a global growth in tourism?

• Around the world, more tourists are travelling

• More people are working and are involved in the tourism industry

• More tourism activities are happening

• Type of tourists has changed

• Type of tourism has changed

"Motivation to travel" refers to...

• The set of needs that can only be satisfied by travelling

• Conditions that allows an individual to travel

• Ability to move around easily and conveniently

• More people around the world are travelling

"Ability to travel" refers to...

• The set of needs that can only be satisfied by travelling

• Conditions that allows an individual to travel

• Ability to move around easily and conveniently

• More people around the world are travelling

"Mobility in travel" refers to...

• The set of needs that can only be satisfied by travelling

• Conditions that allows an individual to travel

• Ability to move around easily and conveniently

• More people around the world are travelling

Which of the following are reasons for the increasing need for relaxation in tourism?

• More people face increased pressure at work

• People have fewer vacation days than before

• Lifestyles are becoming more hectic

• Workplaces are becoming more flexible

Why do people travel to achieve personal growth and self-fulfilment?

• To learn something new or improve existing skills

• To participate in challenging adventures

• To gain promotions in their workplace

• To relax and do nothing

• Increase in leisure time

What factors have led to an increasing need to discover unique travel experiences?

• Curiosity about the world

• Desire to visit less-known places

• More stress and pressure at work

• Social media influence

• Increase in leisure time

Why do people have more time to travel these days?

• More paid leave

• Shorter working week

• Longer working hours

• Less flexibility in work schedules

• More public holidays

What is meant by disposable income?

• The money available for spending after paying taxes

• The total income before deductions

• The income that is saved rather than spent

• The money spent only on luxury goods

• Money that is thrown away