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Why And When People Travel

Why And When People Travel. By Beth Pitts. Psychological Factors Affecting Travel Choices. Prestige Escape Education Social Interaction Family Bonding Self-Discovery. Prestige.

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Why And When People Travel

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  1. Why And When People Travel By Beth Pitts

  2. Psychological Factors Affecting Travel Choices Prestige Escape Education Social Interaction Family Bonding Self-Discovery

  3. Prestige Respect and admiration resulting from high quality. Travel to choice destinations can provide a traveler with a level of fame, if only in the mind of the traveler. Hollywood—Rodeo Drive

  4. Escape The desire to leave the daily routine of one’s life Beaches—Hilton Head, SC Caribbean—St. Thomas

  5. Education • Travel is viewed as broadening. • Historical sites are popular

  6. Social Interaction Travel provides opportunities to meet and interact with new and different people.

  7. Grandparents’ homes • Heritage/roots—Family reunions, weddings, funerals Family Bonding

  8. Relaxation • A time to play and unwind • Attractions • Festivals

  9. “Finding oneself” • Beauty, nature and national parks—camping, hiking • Holistic vacations—Yoga retreats Self-Discovery

  10. Basic Travel Motivators • Physical or relaxation motivator • Cultural motivator • Interpersonal motivator • Status and prestige motivator

  11. Physical or Relaxation Motivator • Physical rest • Sporting as a spectator or participant • Examples: running, lounging in the sun, vacationing alone

  12. Cultural Motivator • The desire for knowledge of other regions or countries • Religion, one of the first motivators of travel • Music • Art • Dances

  13. Interpersonal Motivator • Meet new people • Make new friends • Visit friends or relatives • Escape from the daily routine

  14. Status and Prestige Motivator • Desire for recognition, attention, appreciation and a good reputation • Major accomplishments, an award recipient, travel to currently popular destinations

  15. Factors That Influence Destination Choices Total cost of trip Climate for comfort Purchase opportunities Word-of-Mouth Entertainment Recommendations Other Amenities

  16. Seasonal Nature of Tourism • Peak period (high season) • Off-peak period (low season) • Shoulder season

  17. Peak Period (High Season) Time when the destination is most desirable either for climatic reasons or because of some special event • Prices are high. • Demand is high. • This is a popular travel time.

  18. Period or season when traffic volume or occupancy is not heavy • Traffic is usually low for an identifiable reason. • Prices are reduced. • Demand is low. Off-Peak Period (Low Season)

  19. Shoulder Season The period between peak and off-peak seasons. Shoulder seasons are attractive to people who do not need to travel during peak holiday months.

  20. Factors Affecting Timing of the Peak/Off-Peak Period • Location and season of the destination and/or facility • Type of facility or business

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