Travel Motivators Travel and Tourism What motivates you

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Travel Motivators Travel and Tourism

Travel Motivators Travel and Tourism

What motivates you to travel? • Why do you travel? • What experiences are

What motivates you to travel? • Why do you travel? • What experiences are you trying to achieve/look forward to? • What do you expect to gain from travelling? • On your own, come up with a list of motivators for why you travel… • Once completed, share with a friend

Relaxation and Recreation • Enjoyment and relaxation at places involving the sun, beautiful scenery,

Relaxation and Recreation • Enjoyment and relaxation at places involving the sun, beautiful scenery, warm oceans, skiing, golf • Getting away from the every day

Environment • Enjoyment of wildlife and nature • Photo safaris, diving at coral reefs

Environment • Enjoyment of wildlife and nature • Photo safaris, diving at coral reefs and ecotourism • Game reserves in Africa, national parks in and Canada and unique ecosystems in Antarctica

Adventure • Offers the chance to experience challenge and adventure • Participation in something

Adventure • Offers the chance to experience challenge and adventure • Participation in something completely different • Usually involves strenuous physical activity such as rock climbing, ranching or trekking, 7 day white-water rafting trip

Cultural • The chance to experience different cultures and languages • Sightseeing trips to

Cultural • The chance to experience different cultures and languages • Sightseeing trips to historical sights • Drama, music, clothing and religious attractions • Educational trips

Business and Work • Business travel, conventions, conferences, trade shows • Meetings with business

Business and Work • Business travel, conventions, conferences, trade shows • Meetings with business partners, suppliers and customers • Going on excursions with clients/partners to cultivate relationships (sweeten the deal) – Golfing, condo sharing,

Specialty Travel • “Once-in-a-lifetime” types of travel • Travel to destinations specifically to party

Specialty Travel • “Once-in-a-lifetime” types of travel • Travel to destinations specifically to party – Destinations include world sporting events such as Olympics, religious pilgrimages, health treatments in the U. S etc

Social and Family • Visiting friends and relatives (VFR Tourism) • Often involves other

Social and Family • Visiting friends and relatives (VFR Tourism) • Often involves other types of motivation such as cultural and relaxation or recreation travel – Family reunions, picnics, going to a ball game (hopefully, not the blue jays)