Travel and Education Quiz

Cultural Factors with Tourist Appeal

• Art, music, dance, handicraft, industry and business, agriculture, education, literature and language, science, government, religion, food and drink, and history are cultural factors that appeal greatly to tourists.

Art

• Includes performing arts (live theater, music, and dance) and fine arts (painting, sculpture, graphic arts, and architecture)

Music & Dance

• Music is a major source of enjoyment and satisfaction to tourists in several countries

Handicraft

• Gifts and souvenirs for sale should be manufactured in the country where the purchase is made to satisfy tourists

Industry & Business

• Most travelers, particularly international travelers, are curious about the country's industry

Agriculture

• Dairy undertakings, fresh fruits and vegetables, crops, poultry, and livestock are types of farming which are important elements of culture

Science

• Tourists are interested to know the scientific activities of a country, especially those in technical industries, education, or scientific research

Government

• Countries differ in their systems of government, and visits to centers of government are motivating to individuals interested in political science and government

Religion

• The religious pilgrimage is another motivation for travel, and the most popular among Muslim's is the pilgrimage of Mecca

Food & Drink

• Food and drink is an important part of the culture of a country, and tourists usually enjoy native food, especially those which are local or ethnic in nature

History

• The history resources of a country reveal its cultural heritage, and the preservation of history and the quality and management of museums are very important for the success of tourism

Travel Motivation

• Travelers are motivated to visit a place because of its cultural differences, and as they gain more experience in traveling, they want to go to a new environment to see customs and cultures different from their own

Evolution of Tourism

• In the past, tourists joined package tours with fixed itineraries, but now, tourists prefer to acquire a sense of personal autonomy regarding their leisure time
• There is a shift from traditional conformity to a more relaxed and casual way of traveling

Social Tourism

• Social tourism is a subsidized system of travel through the intervention of the government, employer, or labor union to achieve social goals and purposes

Sociology of Tourism

• Tourism involves social relations between people who would not normally meet and the confrontation of different cultures, ethnic groups, lifestyles, languages, and levels of prosperity

Sociological Effects of Tourism

• Tourism can facilitate more authentic and social relationships between individuals and help overcome real prejudices and foster new bonds of fraternity
• Conflict may occur between host and guest depending on the similarity in their standards of living, the number of tourists at any time, and the extent to which the tourists adapt to local norms

Socioeconomic Variables and Their Effects on Travel

Age

• Younger people tend to select more active recreational activities than older people
• The elderly prefer more passive forms of recreation

Income and Social Status

• Rich persons and those with higher social status travel more than those with lower income and social class status
• Higher income tourists stay longer and spend more per day than those with lower income

Education

• There is a strong correlation between education and travel
• The more educated the travelers are, the more sophisticated their tastes are

Life Stages of the Family

• The presence of children in the family limits travel, and more leisure time is spent at home

Test your knowledge on the correlation between travel and education, exploring how educational systems and literary achievements influence travel motivation. Dive into how tourists are attracted to campuses, books, and scientific developments of different countries.