Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The fundamental
social unit of the
group formation in
society
In
uence of social
media
Time to connect
Pester power
Family holiday
embedded in working-
class culture from a
historical perspective
The Bank Holiday Act
of 1871
Family holidays for
rich and middle
classes date back to
16th century
Presence of children
has a signi
cant
in
uence on tourism
participation and
patterns
Holidays with pay
School holidays
Butlins and Pontins
Cheap European
sunshine holidays
Transport a key
driver
Increased life
expectancy
Rede
ning family
life cycle
Importance of
grandparents
Holidays, culture
and wealth
Health and
well-being
Changing make-up of
families and
holidays
Smaller households
Holidays sacri
ced
when it comes to
poverty or economic
downturn
Social tourism
Niche markets and
adventure holidays
Falling fertility
Fewer children
People living on low
incomes to access
leisure and holiday
activities
Staycation
Figure 12.3
Conceptual map of UK family tourism: Past, present and future challenges
