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    The document discusses the sociology of tourism, outlining that travel is a social activity driven by human nature. Tourism affects social interactions as it involves movement and contact between people in different locations. Various sociodemographic factors like age, income, education, and life stage influence travel patterns, which are also shaped by new trends like travel clubs and special interest tours. The document also examines tourists' preferences around relaxation, novelty, and independence, as well as categorizing tourists into types like mass tourists and explorers.

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    CHAPTER 2- THE

    SOCIOLOGY OF
    TOURISM
    THE SOCIAL NATURE OF TRAVEL

    Travel is brought about by the social nature of man.

    In some subcultures, travel is the accepted way of spending one’s vacation.

    Tourism evolves a mutual trust and respect for one another and the dignity of life on earth.
    THE SOCIAL EFFECTS OF TOURISM

    Tourism is concerned with the movement and contact between people in different geographical
    locations.
    SOCIOECONOMIC VARIABLES AND
    THEIR EFFECT ON TRAVEL
    a. Age

    b. Income and Social Status

    c. Education

    d. Life Stages of the Family


    THE RISE OF NEW TRAVEL PATTERNS

    a. Travel Clubs

    b. Airline Group and Arrangements

    c. Special Interest Tours


    PREFERENCES OF THE
    INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS
    a. Relaxation versus Activity

    b. Familiarity versus Novelty

    c. Dependence versus Autonomy

    d. Order versus Disorder


    TYPES OF TOURISTS ROLES

    a. The Organized Mass Tourist

    b. The Individual Mass Tourist

    c. The Explorer

    d. The Drifter

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