Travel is the transfer of people from different remote geographical areas between those areas. Travel can take place by car, plane, train, bike, foot, boat, bus or any other mode, with or without baggage, and is one-way or round-trip. The amount of time that an individual spends on travel is called travel time. A typical long-distance traveler will spend about seven hours in a traveled area for a week.

The need for travel is increasing in today’s world as more of us are living close to cities and relying heavily on technology. With increasing urbanization, the informal sector of the economy is growing fast, making travel more important for most of us. Many of us now rely on travelling for employment, and leisure. However, what about those who travel rarely, if ever?

Long-distance travelling may include flying to and from a destination, driving, or using a public transportation system. There are even some people who rely on travelling for work, or to visit other distant geographical locations within their countries. With the increasing international trade and travel, there are many opportunities for long-distance workers and travellers, such as agricultural workers, construction workers, truckers, pilots, and various trades. Some of the benefits from tourism include:-