Increase in Tourism Why has there been an increase in tourism in the last 50 years 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyTourismGCSE Created by: LollipopCreated on: 01-06-12 14:50 Changes in tourism - Now and 50 years ago More holidays available Package holidays - cheaper so more people can travel More technology - journeys are shorter and quicker - planes Mass tourism - lots of people go to the same place - because of cheap flights More advertising and package deals People from LEDC's taking holidays too eg. China Anyone can afford to go on holiday - not just rich people 1 of 2 Reasons for more tourists increased wealth increased leisure time - more holidays off work improved transport - better roads, more car owners, regional airports advertising changing lifestyle eg. gap years bigger range of holidays more motivation - take a break from work use to be booked through travel agents - now through websites can research countries online and book everything online websites attract people with sunny pictures have slogans for the places to visit 2 of 2
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