Travel Patterns

Reasons for travel• Distance• International Connections• Attractiveness• Image• Cost• Specific events• National Character

Distance• Distance is measured in

time. This attitude is due to different locations having better transport infrastructures tan otheres.• The less time and money it

takes to travle a place, the more people will travel there

International Connections• Certain countries have a

strong foundation of economic, historic or cultural ties. The presence of these ties strengthens the likelihood that tourist will travel between these countries.• The presence of cultural

connections means tourist can feel a sense of familiarity whilst experiencing a new place.

Attractiveness

• Most tourist travel to places that offer them something they cannot find at home.• It is important to understand

the attractiveness of each places in order to market that destination effectively

Image

• The image of a location is the perception that people gain from popular culture and media

Cost

• The cost of a visit to a particular destination will affect the number of tourist that travel there.

Contradictions• The more expensive a trip is, the

lower the demand

• If a trip is priced too low, people may think it is a low quality trip

Specific events• Goverments often lobby to

attract events as they see it as an opportunity to showcase its viability as a tourist destination.• Major events also help to

boost the tourist infrastructure of an área.

National Character• Certain nations have

particular vacationing habits that are rooted in decades of tradition.• People working in the tourist

industry should be aware of the travel traditions of different nations to understand how best to market their buisiness.