DOES TRAVELING NEED

TO BE PURPOSE-
DRIVEN?
Unit 3: Purposeful Travels
Presented by:
Nguyen Minh Anh
Nguyen Quang Duc
Tong Gia Linh
Nguyen Xuan Nguyen
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
• What is purposeful travel?
• Some kind of purposeful travel

MAIN IDEA
• Will traveling with purpose lose the pure characteristics of travel?
• Do the purposes of the travel need to be meaningful?
• Is purposeful travel shaping the future of tourism?

CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
• What is purposeful travel?
• Some kind of purposeful travel
WHAT IS PURPOSEFUL
TRAVEL?

• Motivated by a specific goal or purpose.

• Usually beyond leisure and entertainment.
• Exploring the world in a more meaningful way.
• Taking part in activities that align with personal interests
and values.
SOME KIND OF PURPOSEFUL
TRAVEL
 Volunteer travel Cultural immersion
Traveling to a destination to participate in Traveling to a destination to learn about the
community service or humanitarian work. local cultures, customs, and traditions.
 Spiritual travel Sustainable travel
Traveling to a destination with
Traveling to a destination
a focus on sustainability, environmental
to explore and deepen one's spiritual
conservation,
beliefs or practices.
and responsible tourism.

Digital nomadism
Traveling involves using technology to
perform job duties from any location.
Adventurous traveling
Exploring and experiencing
new destinations,
often by participating in challenging
activities.
MAIN IDEA
• Will traveling with purpose lose the pure characteristics of travel?
• Do the purposes of the travel need to be meaningful?
• Is purposeful travel shaping the future of tourism?
QUESTION NO. 1
Will
trave
l o se l ing w
the p ith p
ure c urpo
hara se
of t r c teris
avel tics
?
 WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF TRAVEL?

• "Fun" is the fundamental feature that almost

N ! every trip originates from.

FU • “Fun” and “joy” motivate people to go on

trips, no matter what the purpose of each
person is.
Will the characteristics of travel
be lost in a purpose-driven trip?

Do purpose and enjoyment need to be at odds?

Even though you fail to reach your initial goals, you will still
receive intangible values from the trip.

THE ANSWER IS NO!

DO THE
PURPOS
ES OF
QUESTION NO. 2
TRAVEL
NEED We little care about what a trip really means to
TO BE us, until the outbreak of COVID-19. After
people have the chance to travel again, the
MEANIN meaning of a trip is of paramount importance.
GFUL?
 IS IT A MUST FOR
TRAVELING TO BE
MEANINGFUL?
There is no metric for assessing whether a trip is
meaningful or not because it all depends on
personal interests.
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 Nate Agbetu
Flew to Tokyo to widen
his understanding of the world rather than ticking
something off a bucket list.

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 What
society
receives
Purposeful travel

There is always a
connection
Travel without
purpose
 Simply travel
Even if people just go and visit, not with
an intention to contribute to society, they
still accidentally bring good value to
society as they have better mental health.
 Volunteer travel
• Bring better lives to many other
people.
• Over 12,000 volunteers went to twelve
African nations in a project held by
African Impact organization.
 ANSWER
It should not be stressed about the purpose of a trip
because even when people set travel goals or not, there is
always contribution to society in different ways. The only
thing that matters is the feeling of us after each trip, that
is where the meaning of travel lies.
 QUESTION NO. 3

PURPOSEFUL TRAVEL -
THE FUTURE OF
TOURISM?
PURPOSEFUL TRAVEL
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IS PO S
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ON-TREND P U L
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• Gains momentum in the tourism industry. T R

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LU
• Aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and

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responsible tourism.

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• Presents opportunities for travel agencies and

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regional areas to showcase their commitment to
sustainability and community development. G F
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 THE
WIDE
COVERA
GE ON
SOCIAL
MEDIA
Instagram, Facebook,
and YouTube have
become primary
sources of inspiration
and information for
travelers.
SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTES PURPOSEFUL
TRAVEL
• Encourages sustainable tourism practices, allowing travelers to connect with
locals and find eco-friendly options.
• Travelers can learn about responsible travel and spread awareness about the
impact of purposeful tourism on the environment and local communities.
 CONCLUSION
Ultimately, the most important aspect of traveling is to
make the most of the experience by enjoying the journey
and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether
you choose to travel with a purpose or not, the world is
full of endless opportunities for exploration and
discovery.
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!
Don't hesitate to ask any questions!