Chunikhina Valentina 4 th year, Sociology Department VSU
The study of the youth’s attitude to tourism is very important for up-to-date sociology. Tourism is progressively becoming a norm in var ious societies. The study of the young travelers can influence the development of the tourism industry and intercultural communications
Volunteering Backpacking Working holiday programs Education Cultural exchange Language courses Students exchange
To meet other people Learn the language to experience the local lifestyle To see another nature; animals Work or study
I t is a market for the future – not just for the future development of the young people themselves, but also the places they visit
Spend more than other tourists Give more value to the destination over their lifetime Less likely to be deterred from travelling by terrorism, natural disasters, etc. Discover new destinations Gain cultural benefits from their travels Use new technologies
80 % of youth tourists not use travel agents for any plans (2015) Infrastructure problems in poor nations Environment may struggle
“ Young travelers today want, more than ever, to enrich themselves with cultural experiences, to meet local people and to improve their employability when they return home, ” David Chapman, director general for the WYSE Travel confederation.
youth tourism is a very important market segment, being a resource for change and innovation It provides the basis for other studies in various fields
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