Motivations for Travel and Tourism

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What motivates an individual to learn about other countries?

  • The desire to know about music, art, and culture (correct)
  • The desire to own luxury items
  • The necessity of financial gain
  • The need for physical exercise

How does awareness relate to motivation?

  • Awareness must exist without any motivation
  • Awareness ensures that a person knows their financial situation
  • Awareness must be accompanied by motivation for effective action (correct)
  • Awareness is irrelevant to the motivation process

What type of motivations are status and prestige classified under?

  • Personal development and ego needs (correct)
  • Basic survival needs
  • Social networking needs
  • Financial and economic motivations

What is a key factor that stimulates the tourism process?

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What differentiates a need from a want?

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What is one primary reason people travel for health?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a motivation for travel?

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According to the content, what is the role of social contact in travel?

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Which of the following activities is indicated as a way to relieve boredom during leisure hours?

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Why do some Americans travel to China or the Philippines?

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What major event attracts millions of tourists every four years?

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How does relaxation serve as a motivation for travel?

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Which of these motivations is likely linked to medical tourism specifically?

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What is one of the primary reasons North Americans travel to Europe?

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What type of motivations are related to health and recreation?

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Which of the following is a key consideration for managing tourist activities?

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How does shopping influence travel motivation?

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What is the relationship between economic considerations and tourism growth?

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What type of motivators include the desire for cultural experiences?

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What aspect is crucial for a successful tourism management strategy?

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Which of the following best describes planning considerations in tourism?

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What beverage trend is commonly associated with fall?

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What is a significant change in beverage preferences due to seasonal weather?

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What defines the practice of 'Sustainability and Green Travel'?

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What influence does technology have on the hospitality industry?

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What is a trend observed among craft brewers?

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How are companies responding regarding sustainability practices?

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What challenge does technology pose to the hospitality industry?

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What is a new beverage trend driven by craft brewers?

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What major force has adopted social media for promoting tourist destinations?

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Which term best describes the practice of playing games of chance for money?

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What impact does changing demographics have on the hospitality and tourism industry?

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What is a growing trend in the lodging and food and beverage sector as indicated in the content?

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Which type of content communities plays an important role in social media sharing?

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Which aspect of gambling is highlighted as being part of the total entertainment package?

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What role do mobile updates play in these travel experiences?

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What industry is referred to as a subset of the gaming industry that specifically includes casinos?

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Who currently exercises control over the sale and distribution of hotel rooms, airline seats, and other related assets?

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What type of food items are becoming more prevalent on hotel restaurant menus?

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What advantage do smartphones provide to meeting planners in the context of audience engagement?

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Which of the following best describes the role of technology in the meetings industry according to the content?

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What is an example of an expert system in the meetings industry?

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What is a key factor affecting the control over the sale and distribution of travel-related assets?

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How have market dynamics shifted with respect to the owners of hotel rooms and airline seats?

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What is a notable trend in technology within the meetings industry?

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Flashcards

Adventure Motivation

The desire to experience new things, explore new places, and break away from routine.

Relaxation Motivation

The pursuit of relaxation, stress relief, and rejuvenation through travel.

Social Motivation

The desire to connect with loved ones and create shared memories through travel.

Religious Motivation

Travel motivated by religious or spiritual beliefs, pilgrimage, or seeking spiritual insight.

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Medical Tourism

Travel undertaken for medical treatment, health improvement, or accessing specialized healthcare.

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Sports Motivation

Travel for physical activity, sports events, or participating in outdoor adventures.

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Educational Motivation

Travel to gain knowledge, learn new skills, or experience different cultures.

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Celebration Motivation

Travel due to life events such as a wedding, anniversary, or a graduation.

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Motivation

The feeling that drives us to act in ways that will satisfy a need.

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Need (in motivation)

Something we need for survival or well-being, like food or shelter.

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Want (in motivation)

Something we want to have or do, but it's not strictly necessary for survival.

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Awareness (in motivation)

A state of being aware of a need, which triggers motivation.

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Objective or Goal

The specific outcome or result that a person is motivated to achieve due to a need.

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Escape from Routine

Travel to experience new and exciting environments. This can include venturing outside one's comfort zone and exploring unfamiliar places.

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Cultural Experience

Travel to experience and learn about other cultures, lifestyles, and places. This can include appreciating diverse customs, traditions, and ways of life.

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Shopping

Travel motivated by the desire to acquire unique and valuable goods. This can involve seeking out bargains, special deals, or exclusive items.

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Physical Motivators

Travel motivated by a desire to improve physical well-being. This can include pursuing activities like sports participation, beach relaxation, or health-focused entertainment.

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Cultural Motivators

Travel motivated by a desire to engage in cultural activities and experiences. This can include attending events like concerts, museums, historical sites, or cultural festivals.

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Planning Considerations

The planning and management of tourist activities to ensure sustainable and responsible tourism practices. This can include controlling ecological impact, diverting tourists from vulnerable areas, and managing tourist flows.

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Economic Considerations

Understanding consumer behavior, particularly through market segmentation strategies, to drive growth in the tourism industry. This can involve identifying target markets, understanding their needs, and tailoring experiences accordingly.

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Travel as a Means to Satisfy Needs

Travel is often undertaken to fulfill specific needs and wants. This can include seeking relaxation, adventure, cultural enrichment, or simply a change of scenery.

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Global village

The shift toward a more globalized world where information and trends spread rapidly, creating interconnectedness in a digital age.

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Seasonal Beverage Trends

A change in seasonal weather influencing beverage preferences. For example, pumpkin spice drinks are popular in autumn, while gingerbread and peppermint flavors are favored during winter.

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Technology's Impact on Hospitality

The use of technology in hospitality to improve efficiency, guest experience, and integration. It can also pose challenges regarding human interaction.

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Microbreweries: Craft Beer Experience

Breweries that produce unique, small-batch beers, emphasizing craftsmanship and offering a different atmosphere compared to traditional establishments.

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Sour Beer

A beer style with a sour or tart flavor, achieved using wild yeasts or aging in wood.

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Beertails: Beer-Based Cocktails

A beverage made using beer instead of wine or spirits, creating an alcoholic cocktail.

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Sustainability and Green Travel

A broad term encompassing ecotourism and responsible travel practices, focusing on environmental sustainability and benefiting local communities.

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PAGCOR - Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, the primary regulator and operator of casinos and gaming activities in the Philippines. It is a major contributor to the country's revenue.

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Gambling

A subset of the gaming industry involving games of chance for money, becoming a major force in the tourism industry.

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Social Media Tourism

Using social media platforms like YouTube, blogs, and social networks to share travel experiences and promote tourism.

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Capacity Control

Refers to the control of inventory sales, crucial for optimizing profit in the hospitality industry.

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Standardized Menus

Standardizing menus across all hotel restaurants within a chain, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.

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Diversity and Changing Demographics

The growing diversity in ethnicity and race within the population, significantly impacting the hospitality and tourism industry.

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Gambling

The act or practice of playing games of chance for money or other stakes.

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Importance of Social Media in Tourism

Social media platforms becoming increasingly relevant in tourism, with photo and video sharing playing a major role.

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Casino Industry

The casino industry is a major player in the gaming entertainment sector, driving tourism and offering leisure activities.

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Technology in meetings

The use of smartphones, internet, and online platforms for meeting planning and attendee engagement. Makes events interactive and allows organizers to adapt in real time.

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Expert Systems in Hospitality

The growing use of online platforms, expert systems, and data analysis to automate tasks and improve efficiency in the hospitality industry. Example: online booking systems, yield management.

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Healthy Hotel Menus

The trend of offering healthier menu options with reduced salt, sugar, and fat content.

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Local sourcing in hospitality

The trend of hotels providing more locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients for their menus. This supports local farmers and promotes sustainability.

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Shifting Control of Travel Distribution

The shift in control over travel distribution from individual asset owners (like hotels) to global reservation systems and large buyers.

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Factors impacting travel distribution

Factors influencing the future of travel distribution, including technology advancements, governmental regulations, and financial resources.

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Smartphones and meeting engagement

The growing use of smartphones by the population empowers meeting planners to engage attendees through interactive platforms.

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Large-scale travel booking

The increasing use of online platforms, especially by larger groups, to manage and book travel arrangements.

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Study Notes

Motivation for Travel

  • Reasons for travel, according to a 2009 survey, include romance, relaxation, family/friends, religion, education, medical/health, celebrations, honeymoons, work, escape, relief of tension, sun exposure, physical and health benefits, family togetherness, interpersonal relations, maintaining social contacts, self-discovery, scenery, cultural interests, professional/business needs, wanderlust, and interest in foreign areas.
  • Travel can provide escape from routine.
  • Travel helps people connect with new environments and cultures.

Travel for Health

  • Medical tourism is influenced by travel for health reasons, where people seek treatment for various illnesses at destinations like China, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.
  • Mineral springs were historically used for treatment of ailments.

Social Contact

  • Human beings are social creatures needing contact, and travel can facilitate such interactions.
  • Tour groups can promote relationships and friendships.

Status and Prestige

  • Travel can boost self-esteem and social standing.
  • An exploration of exotic or high-class destinations can provide prestige.

Travel for Education

  • A desire for knowledge and understanding is inherent in the desire to travel.

Personal Values

  • Travel includes the search for spiritual experiences, patriotism, and wholesomeness as motivation.
  • Pilgrimages to religious sites are common motivations for travel.

Cultural Experiences

  • Experiencing different cultures, social groups, and lifestyles is a motivation for travel.
  • Personal connection with ancestors' origins in other countries also prompts travel.

Basic Travel Motivators

  • Physical motivators (rest, sports, relaxation, and health)
  • Cultural motivators (desire to learn about other countries, music, art, etc).
  • Interpersonal motivators (companionship with friends/relatives, relief from routine).
  • Status/prestige motivators (ego needs, personal development).

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