Rst 100 1st Edition Lecture 26 Outline of Last Lecture I Connections between Time and Leisure II Types of cultural approaches to time a Influence of technology b Influence of work III Leisure literacy IV RST Profession Outline of Current Lecture I Trends in Travelers II Trends in Tourism III Food Tourism IV Voluntourism V Nature Based Tourism VI Trends in RST VII Positive Psychology Current Lecture Trends in RST Trends in Travelers Increasing numbers of international vs domestic travelers o Specifically Europe and North America have seen a growing number of Asian tourists largely from China o Due to a period of sustained economic development and a growing middle class These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute Increasing numbers of allocentric want riskier vacations travelers and declining numbers of psychocentric don t like risk go to same place travelers Trends in Tourism Increased desire for diverse tailored experiences e g variety of room options group specific tours o Tourists want more control over details through personal registration options o Tailored experiences for LGBT market families elderly Pick hotel room where when etc Some trends may be fueled by social media as travelers increasingly want experiences that they can share online immediately o Selfies instagram o Visual nature to trips Food Tourism Tourists are increasingly seeking out local unique high quality food and drink experiences as part of their travel experiences o Authentic food o Anthony Bourdain like travel o Drinks o Trip Advisor Heritage Tourism Travelers increasingly desire meaningful cultural and historical experiences Recent years have seen increased cites to UNESCO World Heritage sites Voluntourism Combines vacation travel with volunteering o Example natural disaster economic development Way to interact with destination and for destination to interact with you The number of groups offering volunteer vacations has doubled in recent years Common Projects o Teach English or other academic subjects o Work with children o Environmental work o Construction projects o Clean up projects Nature Based Tourism Travelers particularly younger travelers are increasingly seeking out nature based and wilderness destinations o Escape Pollution o Get into rural area These travelers are concerned not only with where they are going but how they get there o Biking o Kayaking US National Parks set an attendance record in 2014 292 8 million visitors Travelers are incorporating technology into their nature based experiences e g inaturalist Trends in RST Spaces Playground natural and interactive Open spaces trails Turf fields Multi purpose centers Disc golf courses Outdoor climbing walls Elaborate swimming pools splash areas Dog parks Shade People seeking shade pools Not just at pools softball soccer football fields etc Positive Psychology on exam On of the newest branches of psychology Focuses on how to help people prosper and lead healthy happy lives Includes scientific understanding and effective interventions to build thriving individuals families and communities Harvard positive psychology course one of the university s most popular classes Trends in RST Experiences Experience Economy Designing experiences that people want and are willing to pay for o PEOPLE WANT NEW EXPERIENCES o Combined or a whole new one Common theme people want something different and social interaction Nighttime Activities Doing daytime activities at night o snorkeling cycling racing hiking movies in stadiums sleepover at sports facilities Growing Popularity of Adult Activities Sports Typically sports focus on children Young and middle age adults neglected Programming trends indicate this is changing Adults doing kids activities o Tree house contests kite flying freeze tag kickball whiffle ball Being used as alternative to bars Balance between competition and fun Football popularity beginning to decline varies by geography Fastest growing sports in US Lacrosse Rugby Women s Beach Volleyball Mixed martial arts Other new or growing sport rec trends Bouncy house sport for adults bossaball Under water hockey Hantis incorporates tennis handball volleyball and ping pong Pickleball Trampoline Parks