Sociology of Tourism

Presented by: Courtney Mae Mendoza

Jerriza ChanJeremiah Martinez (no participation)

Jeanel-Raye M. Cloma (no participation)

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This report contains: Introduction Effect on the Individual Effect on the Family Effects on Society Resentment Life Characteristics &

Travel Negative Social Effects

on a Host Society

Travel Patterns Related to Age

Emergence of Group Travel Patterns

Social (subsidized) Tourism

Summary of the Principal Social Effect of Tourism

Barriers to Travel

Learning Objectives:

Appreciate the inordinate social impact.

Recognize that a country’s indigenous population may resent the presence of visitors.

Discover that travel patterns change with changing social class.

Become familiar with the concept of social tourism.

Introduction Sociology –

science of society, social institutions & social relationships.

It is also the study of develepment, structure and behavior of organized groups of human being

Visitors to a community or area create social relationships.

In this report, we identify & evaluate tourist-host relationships& prescribe methods of managing these to create a significant advantages for both groups.

Effects on the Individual: Travelers must

manage their money & time not to mention their social interactions & relations to obtain sustenance, shelter & other needs to find companionship

Determining the extent of the “cultural distance” they may wish to maintain.

Regardless of the degree of local participation, the traveler must study the country to be visited

Travel experiences have a profound effect on the traveler as well as on society

Effects on the Family: As a family is

growing and the children are maturing, the trips taken as family are highlights of any year.

Family travel can be educational

The more purposeful & educational the trip becomes, the more beneficial it is.

Excitement of preparation & anticipation and the actual travel experience are memorable occasions of family life.

Family vacation fun is provided

Effects on Society: Travel has a

significant influence on national understanding & appreciation of other people.

Government policies encourage travel, particularly domestic travel

The presence of visitors in a country affects the living patterns of indigenous people

The way visitors conduct themselves with citizens of the host country.

Resentment by local people toward the tourist can be generated by the apparent gap in economic circumstances, behavioral patterns, appearance & economic effects.

Resentment is NOT uncommon in areas where there is conflict of interests because of tourists.

The demands for goods by tourists may tend to increase price & cause bad feelings.

Life Characteristics and Travel:

Rising standard of living Increasing levels of educational

attainment Better communication Increased social consciousness

of people Psychological shrinking of the

world by the jet plane

Negative Social Effects on the

Society:1. Introduction of undesirable activities

2. Local people wanting the same luxury

3. Racial tension4. Development of

servile attitude 5. “Trinketization” of

crafts and arts

6. Standardization of employee roles

7. Loss of cultural pride

8. Too-rapid change in local ways

9. Disproportionate numbers of workers

Travel Patterns Related to Age:

With age (late sixties

upward) may become more passive

Persons living in urban centers are more travel inclined than are those in rural areas

Couples in this life stage are more likely to have more discretionary income and are financially able to afford more travel.

Senior Citizen Market - A major trend is the growth of the over – 65 senior citizen market.

Dubbed as mature market, senior market, retirement market or elderly market.

It is an important & growing marke

It is expected to grow rapidly to 70.3 million in 2030 as the baby boomers reach this age

Emergence of Group Travel Patterns:

Travel Clubs – groups of people, sometimes with a common interest who have formed travel org.

Low Priced Travel Group – a tour is arranged often at a reasonable cost

Public Carrier – airlines make special rates available for groups

Public Carrier – airlines make special rates available for groups

Incentive Tours – fastest-growing group arrangement; tours provided by a company

Special-Interest Tours – tours are arranged for those interested in agriculture, architecture etc.

Social (subsidized)

Tourism: “Social tourism is a

type of tourism practiced by those who would not be able to meet the cost without social intervention.” – Andre Poplimont

“It is a type of tourism practiced by low income groups.” – W. Hunziker

Certain elements may be described. First: idea of ‘limited means’. Second: social tourism is subsidized by the states. Third: it involves travel outside the normal place of residence

Principal Social Effect:

1. The vacation and special business trips a person takes are often among life’s most vivid memories.

2. For families, vacation trips taken together are among the highlights of the year’s activities.

3. The presence of visitors in a particular are can affect the living patterns of local people.

4. On a national basis, people of a particular country can have their lives changed by tourism

5. For both hosts & guests, the most satisfying relationships are formed when they can meet and interact socially.

6. Tourism’s effects on crime are negligible.

7. Resentment of visitors by local people can occur.

8. Extensive development can bring about undesirable social effects

9. Domestic & International Tourism increases for people in a country that has a rising standard of living.

10.Wealthy people are greatly inclined to travel.

11.People living in the cities are more interested in travelling.

12.Increase in the educational level in a population.

13.Catering to handicapped persons.14.Group travel & tours are popular ways

to travel.15.Social tourism is a form of travel

wherein the cost is subsidized by the traveler’s trade union, government, public carrier, hotel or association.

16.Travelers thus assisted are low-income groups or older-age groups authorized to receive such vacation bonuses.

Barriers to Travel: Cost – travel

competes with other allocation of funds

Lack of Time – many people can’t leave their businesses or jobs

Health Limitations - poor health keeps a person at home

Family Stage – parents sometimes don’t travel because of family obligations

Lack of Interest – unawareness of travel destinations

Fear & Safety – things unknown are often feared

SUMMARY Sociologists are interested in tourism

because of travel profoundly affects the individuals & family to travel including behavioral changes.

A person who travels to a strange environment encounters problem that must be resolved.

In this report, we have described social phenomena related to mass tourism that includes the sociology of tourism.

Understanding these can help to provide a basis for determining tourist volume policy.