Psychology of Travel
Psychology of Travel
Psychology of Travel
TRAVEL
Chapter 3
A. MOTIVATION OF
TRAVEL
A. Motivation of Travel
1. Escape
2. Relaxation
3. Relief of Tension
4. Sun lust
5. Physical
A. Motivation of Travel
6. Health
7. Family togetherness
8. Interpersonal relations
9. Roots or ethnic
10.Maintain Social contacts
A. Motivation of Travel
16.Education
17.Professional/business
18.Wanderlust
19.Interest in forest areas
20.Interest in scenery
4 basic travel motivators:
4 basic travel motivators:
1. Physical Motivators
include those related to physical rest,
sports participation, beach recreation,
relaxing entertainment, and other
motivations connected with health.
4 basic travel motivators:
2. Cultural Motivators
include the desire to know about other
countries
4 basic travel motivators:
3. Interpersonal Motivators
Pertain to the desire to meet other
people, visit friends or relatives, escape from
routine, from family and neighbors.
4 basic travel motivators:
• Cross-cultural exchanges,
experiencing how other people
live and fostering international
understanding are some of the
reasons to satisfy curiosity about
other culture, lifestyles and
places.
F. Travel for Education
Business Travelers:
Pleasure/Personal Travelers:
oResort Travelers
oFamily pleasure travelers
oThe elderly; and
oSingles and couples
TRAVEL CONSTRAINTS
Travel Constraints
•Lack of money
•Lack of time
•Lack of safety and security
•Physical disability
•Family commitments
•Lack of interest in travel; and
•Fears of travel
Thank you for listening!
• Ref: Principles of Tourism Part I' 2006 Ed.