Not all friends, families and relatives live in the same country, and when some choose to move away, it is only natural to want to go pay them a visit from time to time. This motivator has the following reason to travel in its' category.

Travelling to do recreational activities that are good for the tourists’ well-being, whether that be physically or mentally. Health and Recreational motivator has the following reason to travel in its' category.

Relaxation, Adventure and Pleasure motivator has the following reasons to travel in its' category. 

Educational and Cultural motivator has the following reasons to travel in its' category. 

There are 5 main reasons that motivate a tourist to travel.

There are several different types of international travellers where they each travel differently, have different reasons for travel and needs.

An international tourist is someone who travels to a country other than where they normally reside (live) and stay at least one night but less than 12 months.

E.g. if you live in New Zealand and you travel to Fiji for a week, you are an international tourist

A domestic tourist is a person who travels within a country’s borders and stays a minimum of one night away from home.

E.g. If you live in Rotorua and you spend a few nights away in Wellington then you are a domestic tourist.

A tourist is a person who travels and visits places, either domestically or internationally. They will be driven by various motivations to travel such as leisure, business, family etc. A tourist will travel for a period of 24 hours or more in a place other than where they reside.