Rst 100 1st Edition Lecture 26 Outline of Last Lecture I. Connections between Time and LeisureII. Types of cultural approaches to timea. Influence of technologyb. Influence of workIII. Leisure literacyIV. RST ProfessionOutline of Current Lecture I. Trends in TravelersII. Trends in TourismIII. Food TourismIV. VoluntourismV. Nature-Based TourismVI. Trends in RSTVII. Positive PsychologyCurrent LectureTrends in RSTTrends in Travelers- Increasing numbers of international vs domestic travelerso 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 classThese 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 Tailored experiences for LGBT market, families, elderly - Tourists want more control over details through personal registration optionso Pick hotel, room, where, when, etc.- Some trends may be fueled by social media as travelers increasingly want experiences that they can share online immediatelyo 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 foodo Anthony Bourdain – like travel o Drinkso Trip AdvisorHeritage Tourism- Travelers increasingly desire meaningful cultural and historical experiences- Recent years have seen increased cites to UNESCO World Heritage sitesVoluntourism- Combines vacation travel with volunteeringo 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 Projectso Teach English or other academic subjectso Work with childreno Environmental worko Construction projectso Clean-up projects Nature-Based Tourism- Travelers, particularly younger travelers, are increasingly seeking out nature-based and wilderness destinationso Escape Pollutiono Get into rural area- These travelers are concerned not only with where they are going, but how they get thereo Bikingo 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 foro PEOPLE WANT NEW EXPERIENCESo 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” activitieso Tree house contests, kite flying, freeze tag, kickball, whiffle ball- Being used as alternative to bars - Balance between competition and funFootball popularity beginning to decline – varies by geographyFastest growing sports in US – Lacrosse, Rugby, Women’s Beach Volleyball, Mixed martial artsOther “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