Trends - Tourism

• Tourism
• Foundation Degree

Trends - Part 1

Tourism, Hospitality and Events 

Authentic Experiences 

Authentic tourism is a transformative way to explore the world, allowing travellers to connect deeply with local cultures and communities. 

Unlike traditional tourism that often isolates visitors in chain hotels, authentic tourism offers a genuine experience by immersing travellers in the local lifestyle, history, and customs. 

Can you think of an authentic experience you have had whilst on holiday?

Methods.....

Community Based Tourism 

Homestays 

Health and Wellness 

What types of places/activities would come into wellness tourism?

globalwellnessinstitute.org

Conscious Travel 

Conscious travel is about travelling mindfully. 

Our intention when travelling should be to make a positive long-term impact on the environment and the local communities

Are you a conscious traveller?

Yes

No

Sometimes

Escapism 

Escapism is mental diversion from aspects of daily life, typically through activities involving imagination or entertainment.

Where could you go for escapism?

Sleep Tourism 

Puts a good nights sleep at the centre of the holiday.

www.hyatt.com

Is this a main focus for you whilst on holiday?

Yes

No

Invisible Tourism 

Just a 45-minute drive from Dubai's ultramodern centre lies Sharjah, an emirate that is deliberately avoiding the spotlight. As one of the seven emirates of the UAE, Sharjah aspires to be a national centre for cultural tourism, prioritising desert camps, eco-resorts, and tents over megastructures.

How would an invisible tourist behave?

Nostalgia Tourism 

Nostalgia tourism has become a unique and meaningful form of travel today, as it allows people to reconnect with past moments, memories, and experiences that have marked their lives. 

This form of tourism not only promotes the value of personal memory, but also contributes to the development of local communities, cultural preservation, and revitalization of historical sites.

It can have a positive emotional impact on people; by reliving memories and special moments, nostalgia tourism can generate a sense of emotional connection, well-being, and gratitude.

In which country is your favourite holiday memory?

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Task 1 - Design your own Nostalgia Tourism Mood Board 

Task 2 - Pick one other trend.

Research the following: 

1. Where it happens? 
2. What exactly happens?
3. Why it happens?
4. What influence does the trend have on developments in the sector?