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APY3704 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 22
May 2026
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[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
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APY3704 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 22 May
2026
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Course
Themes in Anthropology: Tourism and Pilgrimage (APY3704)
Different ways in which tourism has been conceptualised over time.
Different Ways in Which Tourism Has Been Conceptualised
Over Time
Tourism is a dynamic phenomenon that has evolved significantly over time. As societies,
economies, technologies, and cultures have changed, scholars and practitioners have developed
different ways of understanding and defining tourism. These conceptualisations reflect the
changing nature, purpose, and impacts of tourism in society. Below is a detailed explanation of
the major ways tourism has been conceptualised over time.
1. Tourism as Travel and Movement
The earliest conceptualisation of tourism viewed it simply as the movement of people from one
place to another for leisure, business, religion, or exploration.
Explanation
In ancient times, tourism was associated with journeys undertaken for:
Religious pilgrimages
Trade and commerce
Exploration
Education
Health and recreation
The emphasis was mainly on:
Physical travel
Temporary movement
, Visiting destinations away from home
Characteristics
Tourism was seen as a geographical activity.
Focus was on transportation and destinations.
Tourists were viewed mainly as travelers.
Examples
Ancient Greeks traveling to Olympic Games
Pilgrimages to Jerusalem, Mecca, or Rome
The “Grand Tour” undertaken by wealthy Europeans in the 17th and 18th centuries
Limitation
This approach ignored:
Social impacts
Cultural interactions
Economic significance
Environmental effects
2. Tourism as a Leisure Activity
With industrialisation and improved working conditions in the 19th and 20th centuries, tourism
began to be conceptualised as a form of leisure and recreation.
Explanation
The growth of:
Paid holidays
Urbanisation
Railways and transport
Rising incomes
allowed people to travel for relaxation and pleasure.
Tourism became associated with:
Escape from routine
Entertainment
APY3704 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 22
May 2026
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
,Exam (elaborations)
APY3704 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 22 May
2026
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Course
Themes in Anthropology: Tourism and Pilgrimage (APY3704)
Different ways in which tourism has been conceptualised over time.
Different Ways in Which Tourism Has Been Conceptualised
Over Time
Tourism is a dynamic phenomenon that has evolved significantly over time. As societies,
economies, technologies, and cultures have changed, scholars and practitioners have developed
different ways of understanding and defining tourism. These conceptualisations reflect the
changing nature, purpose, and impacts of tourism in society. Below is a detailed explanation of
the major ways tourism has been conceptualised over time.
1. Tourism as Travel and Movement
The earliest conceptualisation of tourism viewed it simply as the movement of people from one
place to another for leisure, business, religion, or exploration.
Explanation
In ancient times, tourism was associated with journeys undertaken for:
Religious pilgrimages
Trade and commerce
Exploration
Education
Health and recreation
The emphasis was mainly on:
Physical travel
Temporary movement
, Visiting destinations away from home
Characteristics
Tourism was seen as a geographical activity.
Focus was on transportation and destinations.
Tourists were viewed mainly as travelers.
Examples
Ancient Greeks traveling to Olympic Games
Pilgrimages to Jerusalem, Mecca, or Rome
The “Grand Tour” undertaken by wealthy Europeans in the 17th and 18th centuries
Limitation
This approach ignored:
Social impacts
Cultural interactions
Economic significance
Environmental effects
2. Tourism as a Leisure Activity
With industrialisation and improved working conditions in the 19th and 20th centuries, tourism
began to be conceptualised as a form of leisure and recreation.
Explanation
The growth of:
Paid holidays
Urbanisation
Railways and transport
Rising incomes
allowed people to travel for relaxation and pleasure.
Tourism became associated with:
Escape from routine
Entertainment
