GEO 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Love Actually, Wow Air, Walter Mitty
25 Sep 2020
School
Department
Course
Professor
Evan Reed
Geo 101
Introduction to Geography
Fall 2019
Professor Coan
Most Popular travel destinations in order 2010
- FRANCE- Declining because of terrorism
- US
- SPAIN
- CHINA
- ITALY
Travel trends 2010
Universal
Movie: Love Actually
- Universal Motivation for travel is love
- Movie about interconnecting stories
Personal
Movie: Night in Rodanthe
- Nicholas Sparks writes lover stories
- Creates an element of glamour, romance, and desire for Rodanthe
Folly Beach
- Idea to come here came from seeing Nights in Rodanthe
- Its an old beach resort, it has condos and beaches and is more accessible
Consumer as a decision maker
Motivation
- Socioeconomic influences such as what your money enables you to do
Perception
- Cultural influences
Personality and Attitude
- Reference group influences
Learning
- Family influences
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Order ASSCENDING
Physiological Needs
- Hunger
Safety Needs
- Security
Social Needs
- Love/ Belonging
Self Esteem
- Need for accomplishment and prestige
Self-Actualization
Document Summary
Creates an element of glamour, romance, and desire for rodanthe. Idea to come here came from seeing nights in rodanthe. Its an old beach resort, it has condos and beaches and is more accessible. Socioeconomic influences such as what your money enables you to do. Need to achieve full potential as a human being. We get exposed to ideal characters, landscapes. The image you have of destination or service. Travel desires information search assessment of travel alternatives decision. Marketing variables motives images of destination destination choice . Letting people project themselves in a desired situation. Putting yourself in the position of a person who is in this glamorous place. Leaving some things to the audience"s imagination. Tourism is primary manifestation of glamour in people"s lives. The chance to be different, new and unconfined. Activities on a vacation you do that you otherwise wouldn"t (trial run of change)
