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  1. (PDF) The Nature of Pleasure in Pleasure Travel

    The Nature of Pleasure in Pleasure Trav el. DA VID A. FENNELL. Abstract: It is indeed ironic that despite the importance of pleasure as a central theme in both the practice and theory. of travel ...

  2. Why Do We Travel For Pleasure? The Psychology Of Tourism, Explored

    Scientists behind one of the studies noted that it's likely about the psychology of a workspace; the contrast of a screen showing happy carefree tourists and a cramped office may make us more ...

  3. The Nature of Pleasure in Pleasure Travel

    It is indeed ironic that despite the importance of pleasure as a central theme in both the practice and theory of travel, there is a critical absence of knowledge from which to theoretically and conceptually situate this concept in our field. Given this current state, the purpose of this paper is to undertake a general survey of literature on ...

  4. Pleasure tourism

    Pleasure is defined as a feeling of happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment. Therefore, the pursuit of such feelings through travel is referred to as pleasure tourism. According to Currie ( 1997 ), "tourism" means pleasure travel, and according to the UNWTO ( 2007 ), pleasure represents the main purpose of tourism.

  5. PDF Pleasure tourism

    Pleasure tourism Salvatore Bimonte Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Siena, Siena, Italy Pleasure is defined as a feeling of happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment. Therefore, the pursuit of such feelings through travel is referred to as pleasure tourism. According to Currie (1997), "tourism" means pleasure travel, and ...

  6. PDF The Nature of Pleasure in Pleasure Travel

    travel, defined as 'the pursuit of pleasure in a location away from everyday life and the use of one's leisure time for non- work purposes' (Page and Connell 2006: 23), holds special

  7. Seeking Pleasure or Meaning? The Different Impacts of Hedonic and

    While travel researchers who draw on positive psychology have primarily focused on the emotional and hedonic aspects of tourists' happiness (e.g., pleasure and fun through travel), consumer well-being researchers who take a more cognitive view have concentrated on meeting multi-dimensional needs through travel and self-associated motivations.

  8. Leisure, tourism

    Travel for pleasure and tourism has not typically been included as a human universal, but visiting others has been common in history. Travel required in order to seek mates outside of one's own social group is typical. Hadza hunter-gatherers of northern Tanzania, for example, usually live in groups of about 25. While marriage sometimes occurs ...

  9. Tourism Definition: The Evolution of Travel for Pleasure from Greek to

    Definition: Tourism refers to the practice of travelling for pleasure, especially to places of interest for sightseeing, experiencing different cultures, or enjoying natural landscapes. It encompasses the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for leisure, business, or other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from ...

  10. Tourism

    tourism, the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services.As such, tourism is a product of modern social arrangements, beginning in western Europe in the 17th century, although it has antecedents in Classical antiquity.. Tourism is distinguished from exploration in that tourists ...

  11. Bleisure travel: Mixing business with pleasure

    15. Netherlands —. With its colorful fields of tulips, the Netherlands attracts plenty of tourists, but total business travel spending for last year also came to a whopping $17.8 billion. AFP ...

  12. What is leisure tourism, and what examples?

    Leisure travel refers to traveling for pleasure rather than business or work-related purposes. It is a type of travel that involves exploring new destinations, engaging in recreational activities, and relaxing and unwinding. Whether traveling alone or with friends and family, leisure travel provides a much-needed break from the daily routine ...

  13. Glossary of tourism terms

    This definition is identical to the definition of SNA 2008, 9.42: ... Travel / traveller: Travel refers to the activity of travellers. A traveller is someone who moves between different geographic locations, for any purpose and any duration (IRTS 2008, 2.4). The visitor is a particular type of traveller and consequently tourism is a subset of ...

  14. pleasure travel

    Learn the definition of 'pleasure travel'. Check out the pronunciation, synonyms and grammar. Browse the use examples 'pleasure travel' in the great English corpus. ... Ideally located for business or pleasure travel, it is easily accessible from the A23 motorway (off exit 7) and is just steps away from the Auchan Petite Forêt shopping centre.

  15. Pleasure trip

    pleasure trip: 1 n a journey taken for pleasure "it was merely a pleasure trip " Synonyms: excursion , expedition , jaunt , junket , outing , sashay Types: airing a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air field trip a group excursion (to a museum or the woods or some historic place) for firsthand examination Type of: journey , ...

  16. pleasure travel definition

    pleasure travel translation in English - English Reverso dictionary, see also 'pleasure boat, pleasure craft, a pleasure/the pleasure, It's a pleasure/my pleasure', examples, definition, conjugation

  17. PLEASURE TRIP definition and meaning

    A trip for recreational purposes.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  18. Travel

    To travel is the act of going from one place to another, usually a considerable distance. Your daily commute in the morning doesn't generally count as travel. ... sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing. take the road. give theatrical performances while traveling from town to town. see, visit. go to see a place, as for ...

  19. Pleasure Trip Definition & Meaning

    Pleasure Trip definition: A trip taken for personal , non-work reasons.

  20. The Definition of a Leisure Traveler

    Identification. ‌ Leisure travel is travel in which the primary motivation is to take a vacation from everyday life. ‌ A leisure trip is often characterized by staying in nice hotels or resorts, relaxing on beaches or in a room, or sightseeing and experiencing local tourist attractions. Most meals are eaten out when traveling for pleasure ...

  21. Travel Definition & Meaning

    travel: [verb] to go on or as if on a trip or tour : journey. to go as if by traveling : pass. associate. to go from place to place as a sales representative or business agent.

  22. Bleisure Travel: Definition, Trends, and Tips for 2024

    Bleisure travel is always the same concept: Combining business + leisure (bleisure) during a trip rather than dedicating it to work or pleasure alone. To really understand bleisure trips, consider the different ways this type of travel can work: Business trips with personal time tacked onto the start/end of the trip

  23. About Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)

    What it is. Hansen's disease is caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis.The disease can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose. In some cases, body parts may lose their sense of touch and pain, increasing the likelihood of injuries such as cuts and burn.

  24. Why Is Car Insurance So Expensive?

    The prices of cars and parts were jumping and drivers were back on the roads and crashing left and right after a hiatus behind the wheel. "You went from this period of incredible profitability ...