1. Where is tourism headed next?
The Future of Tourism
Where is tourism headed next?

3. Here’s a solution!

4. Alternative Tourism
Definition: tourism characterized by individual activities and a desire to experience local culture and environment first-hand

5. Examples of Alternative Tourism
Self-planned biking trip
Camping
Arranging accommodations at bed and breakfast locations along a trip route
What other examples can you think of???

6. Other features of alternative tourism
Alternative tourism usually focuses on secluded areas
Trips are usually arranged during non-peak times in order to avoid crowds
Peak-Season- the tourist season when facilities are most crowded and rates are the highest
Off-peak season (Off-Season)- the tourist season when facilities are least crowded and the rates are lowest

7. Which is Mass Tourism? Which is Alternative Tourism?

12. Mass Tourism vs. Alternative Tourism
Large Groups
Little Time
Fixed Program
Focus on “sights”
Little or not background research
Desire for souvenirs
Shopping
May involve loud, social activities
Snapshots and postcards
No language preparation
singles, families, friends
Much time
Spontaneous decisions
Focus on “experiences”
Careful preparation and research
Desire for memories, knowledge
Take presents
Quiet, low impact
Photography, painting
Learn local language

13. Environmental Impacts
All tourism, whether mass or alternative, has environmental impacts
Every area has an environmental capacity (how much the environment can handle) which can be exceeded
Traffic congestion, noise pollution and increased crime rates can be a result of tourism

14. Other Trends in Tourism
There are two other major trends happening in tourism:

15. People are more willing to travel throughout the world
During 1950’s, 97% of international travel destinations were to Western Europe and North America
Today- more visitors to Asia, Africa, Central and South America

16. Timing
In the past, north Americans travelled to warm destinations during out winter.
Currently, many still travel to warm places in the winter, but they also travel at other times

17. Hong Kong (Asia)

18. Brazil (South America)

19. Hong Kong (Asia)

20. Honduras (Central America)

21. China (Asia)

22. Venezuela (South America)

23. Libya (Africa)

24. Costa Rica (Central America)

25. South Africa

26. Egypt (Africa)