11th edition - 2009 chapter 11: sociology of tourism tourism: principles, practices, philosophies...

11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 11: Sociology of Tourism

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies

Part Three: Understanding Travel Behavior

Learning Objectives• Appreciate the inordinate social impact

that travel experiences make on the individual, the family or group, and society as a whole —especially the host society

• Recognize that a country’s indigenous population may resent the presence of visitors, especially in large numbers

• Discover that travel patterns change with changing life characteristics and social class

• Become familiar with the concept of social tourism and its importance in various countries

• Perceive that there are four extremes relating to the travel preferences of international tourists




Negative Social Effects of Tourism on a Host Society1. Introduction of undesirable activities such

as gambling2. Demonstration effect

• Local people wanting the same luxuries and imported goods as those had by tourists

3. Racial tension4. Development of a servile attitude on the

part of tourist business employees5. Trinketization of arts and crafts6. Standardization of employees roles7. Loss of cultural pride8. Too rapid change in local ways9. Disproportionate numbers of worker in

low-paid, menial jobs

These effects can be moderated or eliminated by intelligent planning and

progressive management methods




Four Extremes Relating to the Behavior Preferences of the

International Tourist

1. Relaxation versus activity

2. Familiarity versus novelty

3. Dependence versus autonomy

4. Order versus disorder




Barriers to Travel

1. Cost

2. Lack of time

3. Health limitations

4. Family stage

5. Lack of interest

6. Fear and safety




Tourist Appeals1. Fine Arts2. Music and Dance3. Handicraft4. Industry and Business5. Agriculture6. Education7. Literature and Language8. Science9. Government10. Religion11. Food and Drink12. History and

Prehistory

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