pre-modern
(up to 18th c.)

modern
(19-20th c.)

post-modern
(21st c.)

"Discovery"

"Acquisition"

"Invention"

Who is travelling?

few
very rich; adventurers, traders

growing numbers,
rich people plus
Europe / North America:
middle classes (19th c.)
working classes (20th c.)
Asia / South America:
middle classes (21th c.)

Almost everybody
People are host and guest at different times

Motivation

Discovery, Distinction

Acquisition, Relaxation

Invention, Experience

Impact on destination

physically minimal
culturally medium

new infrastructure, touristification
impact also on source region

glocalisation of destinations

invention of artificial places

Development of tourism Industry

almost not existing

strong growth

diversification

Duration

long time
(months, years)

medium length (weeks, months)

short (days) or long (years)

Relation to daily life

Travel part of life

Clear split between working time and leisure time/tourism

Travel part of life