Growth of Tourism
1. Motivation to travel
a) individuals seeking relaxation, self-fulfilment and unique travel experiences
b) made possible by growth in individuals’ incomes
2. Ability to travel
a) growth in disposable incomes and increased leisure time due to paid vacation.
b) facilitated by business innovations, lower transport costs and accommodation costs
3. Mobility in travel
a) expansion of public transport services and infrastructure, and new modes of air, land and sea travel
b) increased private car ownership improving travel convenience to nearby locations
Click here for the interactive version on the growth of international tourists
Factors that led to the growth of tourism:
Motivation to travel
Ability to travel
Mobility in travel
Motivation to travel
Set of needs satisfied by travelling
Created by combination of push and pull factors
Due to globalisation, people have greater access to media & thus become more aware of tourist destinations
Need for relaxation: The need to relieve stress due to increasing pressure at work and stressful lifestyle
Need to achieve personal growth & fufilment:
Travelling is a way to achieve self-growth and to reach fullest potential
Need to discover unique travel experience: To satisfy their curiosity about the world
Ability to travel
Increase in disposable income
Increase in leisure time
Business innovations in the tourism-related industry
Lower transport costs
Lower accommodation costs
Are there any relationship between paid vacation leave and tourism?
How does lower transport cost help in the growth of tourism?
Increase in mobility
Expansion of public transport services and infrastructure
Introduction of new modes of travel
Increase in private car ownership
Watch the video on the RTS link between Singapore and Malaysia. How do you think this will affect tourist arrivals for both countries?
