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What are the reason for growth of tourism? - Coggle Diagram
What are the reason for growth of tourism?
leisure time - there has been an increase in the amount of paid leave days
greater awareness - television travel programems have raised people's expectations
increased life expectancy - there are a greater number of older people travelling
greater affluence - people have more spending money
travel - airfares in particular have become more affordable, even to far away destinations
package holidays - growth has made booking easier and holidays more affordable
internet - the growth of the internet has allowed people to research holiday destinations and make their own travel and accommodation arrangements
cars - ownership has increased, giving greater freedom
faraway places such as Florida, Kenya, Thailand and even Antarctica have become potential tourist destinations
ski resorts, once exclusive to the rich, attract increasing number of tourists
there has been growth in short breaks, eg city breaks
there has been a growth in the number of purpose-built resorts such as Bluestone with extensive indoor facilities that are not dependent on the weather
there has also been a growth in business tourism with international business meetings and weekend motivational conferences
Cities - contain shops, restaurants, bars, theatres, museums, famous buildings and nightlife. Top tourist destinations include London, Rome and Las Vegas.
Coasts - beaches for sunbathing, the sea for water sports and an attractive environment for outdoor activities such as walking. Famous coastal resorts include Blackpool, Benidorm and Bondi beach in Australia.
Mountains - spectacular views, rock climbing, walking, white water rafting in fast-flowing mountain rivers and skiing. Famous destinations include the Pennines, the Alps and the Himalayas.
Climate - the Mediterranean climate has hot, dry summers, perfect for a beach holiday, whilst snow in the Alps provides ideal conditions for skiing.
Resorts - such as Centre Parcs and Disneyland have attracted millions of visitors in recent years.
Enclave tourism - all activities are planned within the same area, providing tourists with varied entertainment and excursions, without having to travel farther afield.