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• Motivation to travel refers to a set of needs that can be satisfied by traveling
• These needs are created by a combination of push and pull factors at tourist generating and destination regions respectively
• Needs include:

  • For relaxation
  • To discover unique travel experiences
  • To achieve personal growth and self-fulfilment
• During the Roman empire (500 BC to 300 AD), many traveled to different parts of the empire to seek relaxation
• Interest in travel spread among more people, especially the middle classes, after the Industrial Revolution
• Traveling to rural areas became an attractive option for many to escape stress at work in urban areas during the Industrial Revolution
• Globalization has increased connections between places and people across the planet, leading to an increase in the motivation to travel
• Increasing pressures of work and hectic lifestyles since the Industrial Revolution have motivated people to travel to relieve stress
• People travel to different destinations and engage in various tourist activities to relax
• Some seek nature to escape their urban environment, rest, and enjoy scenic views
• Recreational activities like visiting theme parks provide a different routine from daily lives and help escape stress and worries
• Some individuals travel to gain unique travel experiences to explore different environments and cultures
• Social media has contributed to an increasing interest in unique travel experiences, especially among younger travelers
• Transport networks connecting remote places to major cities have made remote regions more accessible, leading to a rise in tourism numbers in those areas
• Travelers may choose destinations where they can learn new skills such as cooking local cuisines or farming
• Travelling is considered a way for self-growth and achieving one's fullest potential
• Pilgrimage tourism involves traveling to sacred sites to learn more about faiths and grow spiritually
• Adventure tourism includes challenging or adventurous activities like mountain climbing or skydiving to achieve personal growth