GEOG 122 Lecture 14: Lesson 14
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Host and visitor = subordinate and master: the inequalities of culture contact in developing societies. World tourism is increasing steadly, but most increase is in developing countries: developing world is growing in terms of tourist flow. International tourism receipts, 2012: global total= . 07 trillion. Required for each muslim, to suffice for their religion. Not the only religious reason for promotion of global travel. The enlightenment: modern travelers measure : enlightenment of measurement, of activity, modern travelers are amateur scientists , good opportunity for learning. Contemporary mass tourism: thomas cook and the package deal: fascinating blend between romantics era and modern era, as travel develop, thomas cook provided simple easy travel, travelers checks . Lke the modern factory, mass tourism based on stanardised products and economies of scale; cook invents travellers"checks. Depends on modern mass transportation: railway, steamship, aircraft; economies of scale. First the seaside resorts near major cities; atlantic city, brighton, the day tripper". then further afield.
