1. Factors that Affect Tourism
An critical look at what has affected Travel changes in the past and currently
Ms. Maharaj
CGG3O

2. What do you think influences Travel?
Who?
What ?
Why ?
Where ?
How?

3. Economic Factors: $$$ Cost can act as travel barrier
Economic prosperity (if a person has a lot of money) also influences what kind of vacations and how frequently they might go on vacation
When the economy is good, people travel more for business and leisure
DISCRETIONARY INCOME: is the money that people have left over after paying taxes and basis living expenses (food, clothing and shelter)

4. Technological Factors
Methods of transportation have changed, aircrafts are faster and more cost efficient

5. Tech Factors continued…
The more high tech the country’s transport system, the more tourists you will find (E.g. New York and France)
Why do you think this matters?

6. Tech factors Continued…
The ease of booking trips due to the internet
You can book your own trip without the hassle of commissions and travel agents

7. Political Factors
Due to political and civil unrest in nations, tourists do not want to get caught up in the fight, live in fear or put themselves in danger
Terrorist acts against tourists in Egypt and Kenya have deterred tourists from visiting at times.
Case of Cuba: The US EMBARGO

8. Embargo in a nutshell Cuba and Soviet Ties Was once allies
Cold War (war of words and nuclear arms race
Cuba as military base for Soviets
Threat to Americans– how?
Communist vs. Democracy
As punishment– trade, travel, assistance etc
Very problematic– people, family ties + politics (Obama)

9. Politics Continued Islamophobia in a post 9/11 world
It is the fear of Islam and all the ideas associated with it
Stricter rules, laws and legislation
Racial Profiling
Intimidation and Fear

10. Demographic Factors
DEMOGRAPHY: characteristics relating to the background of a country’s/place’s population.
Baby boom generation retiring; with more time and money to be spent, travel is imminent.
Statistics Canada estimated that steadily since 2011, 2.1 million Canadians will travel abroad annually

11. Cultural Factors
The ancient culture of a country can draw people like a magnet
As countries are more willing to share their way of life and stories of history, they make the areas more accessible for tourists.
Ruins in Turkey

12. Can you think of any others?