Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CHAPTER
11
E
Sociology of Tourism
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.
considered detrimental, both socially and
economically.
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Discover that travel patterns change with
changing life characteristics and social class.
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Recognize that a country's indigenous
population may resent the presence of visitors,
especially in large numbers. Also recognize
that the in
uence of these visitors may be
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Become familiar with the concept of social
tourism and its importance in various
countries.
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It is the uniqueness of travel experiences that have an impact on people. Although playing chess might
not be all that unique, it is not very often that a family will play the game using giant pieces such as those
found at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Checkmate!
PhotocourtesyofChapelHill/Orange
CountyVisitorsBureau.
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