Geography 2144A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Love Actually, Socioeconomic Status, Cozumel
20 Nov 2017
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World tourism rankings 2010: top 10, france, us, spain, china, italy, turkey. Not a lot of international tourism in africa. Travel trends for 2014: spa(cid:272)e tra(cid:448)el (cid:449)ould (cid:271)e the forefro(cid:374)t . Did(cid:374)"t happe(cid:374) (cid:271)e(cid:272)ause it (cid:271)le(cid:449) up a(cid:374)d (cid:449)as(cid:374)"t dee(cid:373)ed to (cid:271)e safe. Universal: love actually- universal theme, and a universal motivation for travel=love. The most powerful emotion, comes in many different forms. If you go to an airport, it is to be leaving or to be arriving back. Personal: nights in rodanthe- gift that keeps on giving, folly beach- has condoms and beaches and is more accessible. Motivation: socio-economic influences- how the economy is shaped by society. Self-actualization- going on vacation gives you this and a sense of belonging. Travel stimuli: advertising and promotion, travel literature, travelers trade suggestions, reports and recommendations. Personal and social determinants: motivations, desires and needs, expectations. Influenced by: socio-economic status, personality features, social influences/ aspirations, and attitudes/values. External variables: confidence in travel trade intermediary.
