Category - Physical
Motivations:
Refreshment for body and mind for:
1) Health purposes ( i.e. either medically prescribed or undertaken voluntarily )
2) For participation in sports.
3) Pleasure - Fun, excitement, romance, entertainment and shopping.
Category - Cultural
Motivations:
1) Curiosity about foreign countries, people and places.
2) Interest in art, music, folklore and architecture.
3) Interest in historical places, remains, monuments, churches and temples.
4) Experiencing specific international events, e.g. olympic games.
Category - Personal
Motivations:
1) Visiting friends and relatives.
2) Meeting new people and seeking new friendships.
3) Seeking new and different experiences in different environments.
4) Escaping from one's own permanent social environment ( desire for change )
5) Personal excitement of travelling.
6) Visiting places and people for spiritual reasons ( pilgrimages )
7) Travel for travel's sake.
Category - Prestige and status
Motivations:
1) Pursuit of hobbies.
2) Continuation of education and learning.
3) Seeking of business contacts conferences and meetings.
4) Ego enhancement and sensual indulgence.
5) Fashion, i.e. "keeping up with the Jones."
