What factors have contributed to the massive rise of tourism world wide?

Question

What factors have contributed to the massive rise of tourism world wide?

Answer 1

Transportation easy.

More disposable income second.

Answer 2

I'd say mainly the internet.Also the accessibility and development of countries.

Answer 3

Starting from the 1950's - jet travel and then ever increaing amounts of disposal income in the West and so on.Budget airline are relatively new.Does anyone remember Freddy Laker and Skytrain ?

Answer 4

Cheap air fare. That's it.

But with the rising price of oil that won't last much longer.

Answer 5

Increase in standard of living

Increase in real incomes

Cheaper transport

Availability of transport

Changes to tastes and fashion

Increased advertisement/promotions

There's loads of factors, just common sense really.