Visitor attractions in Caribbean Tourism Jody Titus
The document defines visitor attractions as permanent established destinations open to the public without prior booking. Their main purpose is sightseeing for entertainment, interest or education. Attractions must be capable of attracting tourists and residents, and be under single management to evaluate economic factors like revenue and employment. Visitor attractions offer products and experiences at various levels from core to augmented. Key influences on visitor experiences include accessibility, opening hours, on-site amenities, and how the attraction is organized and managed. Effective management strategies involve carrying capacity limits, codes of conduct, and influencing visitor behavior to reduce impacts.
Middlemen play an important role in the tourism industry by acting as intermediaries between consumers and suppliers. Various middlemen include travel agencies, tour operators, and online travel agencies. They perform key functions like providing information to customers, making reservations, assembling travel packages, and marketing excess inventory. Using middlemen has advantages for both consumers and suppliers by reducing costs and providing expert assistance with trip planning and booking.
This document discusses the key concepts and components of a tourism destination. It defines a tourism destination as a physical location where tourists spend at least one overnight, and includes attractions, amenities, accessibility, image, and other factors. The main components that make up a destination are attractions such as natural, cultural and built attractions; amenities like accommodation, transportation and other facilities; accessibility via transportation infrastructure; a unique image and branding; well-trained human resources; and competitive pricing. Effective destination management requires considering the interests of both visitors and local communities.
Chapter 5 tour operator, tour markets and tour destinationsyetepie Dynis
This document discusses key concepts relating to tour operators, tour packages, and tourist destinations. It defines a tour operator as an entity that assembles various travel components into tour packages to sell as single products. Tour packages can include ground arrangements, land arrangements, and inclusive packages with or without escorted tours. Tourist destinations are evaluated based on their accessibility, facilities, attractions, and ability to provide comfort, education, and security to visitors. The document also outlines different types of tour operators, packages, tourism industries, and considerations for classifying and developing tourist destinations.
A tour is a journey involving travel to multiple destinations for leisure or a special purpose. Tours can be land-based involving sightseeing, shore excursions, or adventure sports, or combinations of different types of travel. Common types of tours include culinary tours, cultural tours, disaster site tours, and space tours. Thomas Cook organized one of the first packaged tours in 1841 in England. Major tour operators specialize in inbound, outbound, domestic, or ground operations handling travel logistics and services.
Vacations Made Easy helps customers plan memorable vacation packages by choosing destinations anywhere in the world and providing extensive lodging and activity options as well as knowledgeable customer service to put together a complete vacation package ready for fun.
The tourism industry is made up of both public and private sectors working together. The government sector includes the Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board, and Philippine Tourism Authority. The private sector includes transportation, hotels, entertainment, travel agencies, and tour guides. Tour guides must be licensed and have qualifications like knowledge of the local area, good communication skills, and the ability to be flexible. They provide commentary and ensure guests have a good experience during their tour.
A tourist attraction is a place that tourists visit for its natural, cultural, or historical value that provides leisure and amusement. Entertainment has developed over thousands of years to keep audiences engaged and includes storytelling, music, drama, and performances. Travel agents operate as brokers between tourists and travel suppliers like hotels and tour companies. They can work for multinational agencies with global offices, national agencies throughout a country, or independent local agencies. The tourism industry offers career growth from operational roles to management positions and opportunities to own businesses.
Visitor attractions in Caribbean Tourism Jody Titus
The document defines visitor attractions as permanent established destinations open to the public without prior booking. Their main purpose is sightseeing for entertainment, interest or education. Attractions must be capable of attracting tourists and residents, and be under single management to evaluate economic factors like revenue and employment. Visitor attractions offer products and experiences at various levels from core to augmented. Key influences on visitor experiences include accessibility, opening hours, on-site amenities, and how the attraction is organized and managed. Effective management strategies involve carrying capacity limits, codes of conduct, and influencing visitor behavior to reduce impacts.
Middlemen play an important role in the tourism industry by acting as intermediaries between consumers and suppliers. Various middlemen include travel agencies, tour operators, and online travel agencies. They perform key functions like providing information to customers, making reservations, assembling travel packages, and marketing excess inventory. Using middlemen has advantages for both consumers and suppliers by reducing costs and providing expert assistance with trip planning and booking.
This document discusses the key concepts and components of a tourism destination. It defines a tourism destination as a physical location where tourists spend at least one overnight, and includes attractions, amenities, accessibility, image, and other factors. The main components that make up a destination are attractions such as natural, cultural and built attractions; amenities like accommodation, transportation and other facilities; accessibility via transportation infrastructure; a unique image and branding; well-trained human resources; and competitive pricing. Effective destination management requires considering the interests of both visitors and local communities.
Chapter 5 tour operator, tour markets and tour destinationsyetepie Dynis
This document discusses key concepts relating to tour operators, tour packages, and tourist destinations. It defines a tour operator as an entity that assembles various travel components into tour packages to sell as single products. Tour packages can include ground arrangements, land arrangements, and inclusive packages with or without escorted tours. Tourist destinations are evaluated based on their accessibility, facilities, attractions, and ability to provide comfort, education, and security to visitors. The document also outlines different types of tour operators, packages, tourism industries, and considerations for classifying and developing tourist destinations.
A tour is a journey involving travel to multiple destinations for leisure or a special purpose. Tours can be land-based involving sightseeing, shore excursions, or adventure sports, or combinations of different types of travel. Common types of tours include culinary tours, cultural tours, disaster site tours, and space tours. Thomas Cook organized one of the first packaged tours in 1841 in England. Major tour operators specialize in inbound, outbound, domestic, or ground operations handling travel logistics and services.
Vacations Made Easy helps customers plan memorable vacation packages by choosing destinations anywhere in the world and providing extensive lodging and activity options as well as knowledgeable customer service to put together a complete vacation package ready for fun.
The tourism industry is made up of both public and private sectors working together. The government sector includes the Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board, and Philippine Tourism Authority. The private sector includes transportation, hotels, entertainment, travel agencies, and tour guides. Tour guides must be licensed and have qualifications like knowledge of the local area, good communication skills, and the ability to be flexible. They provide commentary and ensure guests have a good experience during their tour.
A tourist attraction is a place that tourists visit for its natural, cultural, or historical value that provides leisure and amusement. Entertainment has developed over thousands of years to keep audiences engaged and includes storytelling, music, drama, and performances. Travel agents operate as brokers between tourists and travel suppliers like hotels and tour companies. They can work for multinational agencies with global offices, national agencies throughout a country, or independent local agencies. The tourism industry offers career growth from operational roles to management positions and opportunities to own businesses.
An itinerary outlines a travel plan including destinations, transportation, accommodations, and activities. It is essential for travel agents to help clients select appropriate tours and itineraries to gain their trust. There are different types of itineraries including tourist, tour manager, and tour escort itineraries which vary in level of detail. Effective itinerary planning considers factors like travel purpose and length, transportation options, including optional activities, avoiding backtracking, accommodating check-in/out times, and communicating trip requirements.
This document outlines a tourism business model that aims to provide unique and diversified experiences for individuals and families by focusing on historical, cultural, ethnic, and landscape values rather than mass tourism. It will achieve this through a strategic business plan, distinctive brand focused on travelers' values, and relevant content. Local hosts with intimate knowledge of the region will invite visitors to expand their experiences through learning about local legends, culture, and discovering new things. The business will also provide a tool for building customized tourist packages with options for accommodation, entertainment, attractions, and the interaction of four motivations: cultural/landscape touring, the city of Évora, sun/sea, and food/wines.
A tour operator assembles travel packages by contacting suppliers of transportation, accommodations, and other services. There are four main types of tour operators: local operators service domestic destinations within the area they are based; domestic operators service destinations nationwide; inbound operators service foreign visitors to the Philippines; outbound operators arrange travel for Filipinos abroad. Assembling quality packages, meeting travelers' needs, and delivering secured itineraries are the main functions of a tour operator.
It gives you a brief idea of why tourism and hotel management are considered for career growth and what the future potential is. It also gives you the idea of choosing the best college, like Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar, for your career growth.
Tripping is a global community of travelers who believe in making the world a better place through cultural exchange. Our members connect with each other for travel tips, shared cups of coffee and homestays. By providing a safe and easy way for both locals and travelers to engage in cultural exchange, Tripping can transform a simple vacation into a meaningful, life-changing experience.
The document discusses various topics related to tourism including accommodation, accessibility, amenities, attractions, and activities. It defines key terms such as accommodation options like hotels and resorts. It also discusses how accessibility refers to transportation to tourist destinations and amenities as basic facilities provided. Attractions are described as natural features or man-made places that draw tourists. A variety of activities are mentioned including cultural, scenic, and entertainment options available to tourists.
A package tour is a prearranged tour that includes travel services like airfare, lodging, and activities arranged by a travel agent for a fixed price. It offers tourists a hassle-free way to visit a destination with all services arranged in one package. Standard package tours include travel arrangements like transportation and ground arrangements at the destination like accommodation, meals, transfers, tours and guides. Elements included typically are the mode of transportation, type of hotel room, and sometimes meals and internal transportation, while exclusions are not covered by the fixed price paid.
This document discusses The Package Builder, a tool that allows destinations to create vacation packages combining attractions, hotels, and activities. It enables collaboration between tourism boards and businesses, provides discounts for travelers, and generates revenue for destinations. The Package Builder maintains up-to-date content, supports online marketing, and provides transaction capabilities and inventory management for participants.
Techniques in Tour Guiding 2018 by Paul OlolaWhistling Crow
Tour Guiding is increasingly gaining traction in tourism generating regions with guides expected to play multiple roles towards ensuring visitors have an enjoyable, memorable and meaningful experience. The lecture presentation discusses the different facets of guiding skills and techniques required for top-notch guiding.
Tourism is defined as travel and stay outside one's usual environment mainly for leisure purposes. It has become a leading global industry in the 21st century and offers significant opportunities for India given its rich cultural heritage and natural attractions. National and state tourism policies aim to develop the sector sustainably while preserving resources, boosting employment, and encouraging private sector participation. Tourism is recognized as an industry which can generate jobs and economic growth when the necessary infrastructure, services, policies and technologies are established to support tourists. The document outlines various types and elements of tourism that continue to expand the sector.
1. Tools and techniques used in tourism planning include education through interpretation to visitors, the role of tour guides in informing and educating visitors, and self-regulation through tourism codes of conduct.
2. Information technology is increasingly used in tourism planning through tools like GIS which can process geographical and other tourism-related data to produce maps and statistics.
3. Tourism planning aims for sustainability through frameworks like environmentally-led tourism where a high quality tourism experience depends on a high quality environment. The UN provides guidance on measuring and policy instruments to help make tourism more sustainable.
The Antonine Itinerary is a Roman-era document that lists stations and distances along roads in the Roman Empire and provides directions for traveling between settlements. It seems to be based on official surveys conducted under Julius Caesar and Augustus. Itineraries can be categorized based on the user, travel purpose, and group type. They outline routes and plans for journeys and can include travel diaries or guides. Common types of itineraries include those for tourists, tour managers, tour guides, and tour escorts, and they can also be classified by destination facet or visit purpose.
1) The Latvian Country Tourism Association has over 300 members and promotes rural tourism through product development, quality control, training, and marketing.
2) Rural tourism accommodations in Latvia include guest houses, cottages, and B&Bs and are graded into four categories based on quality criteria.
3) The association has developed several eco-labelled and community-based rural tourism products and services focusing on cultural heritage, nature activities, and seasonal attractions.
4) Case studies demonstrate how developing new tourism routes and products in collaboration with local stakeholders has increased visitor numbers and benefits to local businesses in destinations like the Slītere National Park.
This document outlines different levels of tourism planning from international to subregional. International tourism planning involves international transportation, tour scheduling among countries, and developing major attractions. National planning sets tourism policy, infrastructure, and development plans. Regional planning focuses on attractions, facilities, and services for a specific region within a country. Subregional planning provides an even more specific level for some areas, detailing attractions, accommodations, and infrastructure within a smaller geographic area than the region.
The document discusses different types of signage, visitor centers, and displays used for interpretation. It provides guidance on designing effective interpretive signage, such as keeping information simple, using photos and diagrams, and placing signage strategically. It also discusses using visitor centers and displays to orient and inform visitors through a variety of media, and integrating indoor and outdoor interpretation to complement each other and encourage experiencing the natural and cultural values of an area.
A tour operator is defined as a person or business that makes arrangements for travel services, including carriage of tourists and their luggage, lodging, transportation, entertainment, sightseeing excursions, or guide services. Tour operators design, develop, market, and operate trips, selling packages through travel agents, corporations, non-profits, or directly to consumers. They interact with sponsors by developing itineraries, marketing trips, and handling administrative tasks like reservations and payments.
Packaged tours include components like air travel, accommodation, sightseeing, and other travel services arranged by tour companies for independent travelers. Packaged tours can be all-inclusive or allow purchasing components separately. Escorted tours include an educational tour manager to assist travelers, especially those visiting foreign countries for the first time. Hosted tours utilize the services of local agencies at destinations to provide personalized services. Incentive tours are fully paid reward holidays provided by companies to employees to motivate performance and loyalty. Freedom tours are self-planned tours that allow tourists flexibility in deciding their travel.
Historical development of Tour Guiding Monte Christo
The document provides an overview of the history of tour guiding around the world and in the Philippines. It discusses how tour guiding began in ancient times with writers like Herodotus providing travel accounts. It then outlines the development of tourism and organized travel during periods like the Greek Empire, Renaissance, and modern age. Key events like the founding of Thomas Cook's travel agency established the modern tourist industry. The document also introduces important tour guide associations in the Philippines like CAT-G Inc. and defines different types of tour guides such as specialized, on-site, and naturalist guides. It highlights some notable Filipino tour guides including Carlos Celdran, Ivan Man Dy, and Josefino "Kuya Penn" Larena Jr.
This document is a response to a request for proposals for a Neotel Family Fun Day event. It outlines the services provided by Uwin Iwin Incentive Travel, including customized itineraries, activities tailored for the target audience, assistance with travel logistics and requirements, and unique experiences not generally available to the public. They also provide photography, videography, online sharing galleries, and communications and branding content to promote the event.
Understanding Travel and Tourism Lecture 6 Tourism A.docxwillcoxjanay
Understanding Travel and Tourism
Lecture 6
Tourism Attractions
Attractions
Can be iconic symbols that capture the
essence of a destination - recognised
around the world.
They can be:
• Natural areas
• Sites of cultural heritage
• Entertainment venues
Destination Branding
Iconic attractions serve as symbols which express
the ideas and values associated with the place.
They often feature as the key visual representation
of the destination.
They may create a sense of place
Place attachment
Place dependence:
• The event could not have been held at a better
location
• The venue delivered an excellent spectator
experience
Place identity
• I can really be myself at the opera house
• I feel I belong at the opera house
Psychological Continuum Model
1. Awareness
Realisation of opportunities
2. Attraction
Affective association, behaviour
3. Attachment
Emotional meaning
4. Allegiance
Attitudinal and behavioural loyalty
Attractions
Natural areas often provide the setting for
other forms of attractions.
They support activities that may appeal to
particular market segments.
If managed sustainably, natural resources
can serve as, seemingly, timeless
attractions – of value across generations.
Attractions
Some cultural attractions are considered to be of
significance to mankind.
They may attract large numbers of tourists.
Their protection and management is of
international concern and subject to the policies
of international agencies.
World Heritage Sites
Attractions
Attractions also exist at a smaller scale as
the features that give enjoyment to
tourists.
Attractions
The duration of market interest
• Concert
• Festival/Event
– Media coverage
• Theme Park
Is the attraction consistent with the
destination’s position?
Attractions
Market segments that are attracted
• Children
• Sport tourists
– Participants
– Spectators
Attractions may repel some segments
(displacement).
Attraction elements
Leiper (1995).
• Tourists who engage with the attraction
• Nucleus the feature that captures tourist
attention
– In decision-making
– In situ (during visit)
– In reflection
Attraction elements
Markers give information about the
attraction.
They create expectations and influence
behaviour:
• Advertisements
• Guidebooks
• The internet
• Signage
Markers
Tourist engagement with markers is affected
by:
• Perceptions of risk and reward
• Level of personal interest
• Mindfulness of surroundings
It can be an active process to enhance
experiential outcomes
Attractions hierarchy
The status of attractions in tourist decision-
making.
Primary attractions influence decision to
travel
Secondary attractions are known prior to
travel but not major influence
Tertiary attractions become known when
at the destination
Attractions ...
This document provides information about an Oregon Rural Tourism Studio program taking place in the McKenzie River Valley from February to May 2011. It outlines the program goals of engaging community leaders, developing new tourism products, and connecting participants with resources. The agenda covers topics like sustainable tourism principles, asset mapping, and developing a community vision. It encourages participants to attend all sessions, participate fully, and work with the local steering committee after completion. Matching grants up to $10,000 are available for priority projects identified in the program.
An itinerary outlines a travel plan including destinations, transportation, accommodations, and activities. It is essential for travel agents to help clients select appropriate tours and itineraries to gain their trust. There are different types of itineraries including tourist, tour manager, and tour escort itineraries which vary in level of detail. Effective itinerary planning considers factors like travel purpose and length, transportation options, including optional activities, avoiding backtracking, accommodating check-in/out times, and communicating trip requirements.
This document outlines a tourism business model that aims to provide unique and diversified experiences for individuals and families by focusing on historical, cultural, ethnic, and landscape values rather than mass tourism. It will achieve this through a strategic business plan, distinctive brand focused on travelers' values, and relevant content. Local hosts with intimate knowledge of the region will invite visitors to expand their experiences through learning about local legends, culture, and discovering new things. The business will also provide a tool for building customized tourist packages with options for accommodation, entertainment, attractions, and the interaction of four motivations: cultural/landscape touring, the city of Évora, sun/sea, and food/wines.
A tour operator assembles travel packages by contacting suppliers of transportation, accommodations, and other services. There are four main types of tour operators: local operators service domestic destinations within the area they are based; domestic operators service destinations nationwide; inbound operators service foreign visitors to the Philippines; outbound operators arrange travel for Filipinos abroad. Assembling quality packages, meeting travelers' needs, and delivering secured itineraries are the main functions of a tour operator.
It gives you a brief idea of why tourism and hotel management are considered for career growth and what the future potential is. It also gives you the idea of choosing the best college, like Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar, for your career growth.
Tripping is a global community of travelers who believe in making the world a better place through cultural exchange. Our members connect with each other for travel tips, shared cups of coffee and homestays. By providing a safe and easy way for both locals and travelers to engage in cultural exchange, Tripping can transform a simple vacation into a meaningful, life-changing experience.
The document discusses various topics related to tourism including accommodation, accessibility, amenities, attractions, and activities. It defines key terms such as accommodation options like hotels and resorts. It also discusses how accessibility refers to transportation to tourist destinations and amenities as basic facilities provided. Attractions are described as natural features or man-made places that draw tourists. A variety of activities are mentioned including cultural, scenic, and entertainment options available to tourists.
A package tour is a prearranged tour that includes travel services like airfare, lodging, and activities arranged by a travel agent for a fixed price. It offers tourists a hassle-free way to visit a destination with all services arranged in one package. Standard package tours include travel arrangements like transportation and ground arrangements at the destination like accommodation, meals, transfers, tours and guides. Elements included typically are the mode of transportation, type of hotel room, and sometimes meals and internal transportation, while exclusions are not covered by the fixed price paid.
This document discusses The Package Builder, a tool that allows destinations to create vacation packages combining attractions, hotels, and activities. It enables collaboration between tourism boards and businesses, provides discounts for travelers, and generates revenue for destinations. The Package Builder maintains up-to-date content, supports online marketing, and provides transaction capabilities and inventory management for participants.
Techniques in Tour Guiding 2018 by Paul OlolaWhistling Crow
Tour Guiding is increasingly gaining traction in tourism generating regions with guides expected to play multiple roles towards ensuring visitors have an enjoyable, memorable and meaningful experience. The lecture presentation discusses the different facets of guiding skills and techniques required for top-notch guiding.
Tourism is defined as travel and stay outside one's usual environment mainly for leisure purposes. It has become a leading global industry in the 21st century and offers significant opportunities for India given its rich cultural heritage and natural attractions. National and state tourism policies aim to develop the sector sustainably while preserving resources, boosting employment, and encouraging private sector participation. Tourism is recognized as an industry which can generate jobs and economic growth when the necessary infrastructure, services, policies and technologies are established to support tourists. The document outlines various types and elements of tourism that continue to expand the sector.
1. Tools and techniques used in tourism planning include education through interpretation to visitors, the role of tour guides in informing and educating visitors, and self-regulation through tourism codes of conduct.
2. Information technology is increasingly used in tourism planning through tools like GIS which can process geographical and other tourism-related data to produce maps and statistics.
3. Tourism planning aims for sustainability through frameworks like environmentally-led tourism where a high quality tourism experience depends on a high quality environment. The UN provides guidance on measuring and policy instruments to help make tourism more sustainable.
The Antonine Itinerary is a Roman-era document that lists stations and distances along roads in the Roman Empire and provides directions for traveling between settlements. It seems to be based on official surveys conducted under Julius Caesar and Augustus. Itineraries can be categorized based on the user, travel purpose, and group type. They outline routes and plans for journeys and can include travel diaries or guides. Common types of itineraries include those for tourists, tour managers, tour guides, and tour escorts, and they can also be classified by destination facet or visit purpose.
1) The Latvian Country Tourism Association has over 300 members and promotes rural tourism through product development, quality control, training, and marketing.
2) Rural tourism accommodations in Latvia include guest houses, cottages, and B&Bs and are graded into four categories based on quality criteria.
3) The association has developed several eco-labelled and community-based rural tourism products and services focusing on cultural heritage, nature activities, and seasonal attractions.
4) Case studies demonstrate how developing new tourism routes and products in collaboration with local stakeholders has increased visitor numbers and benefits to local businesses in destinations like the Slītere National Park.
This document outlines different levels of tourism planning from international to subregional. International tourism planning involves international transportation, tour scheduling among countries, and developing major attractions. National planning sets tourism policy, infrastructure, and development plans. Regional planning focuses on attractions, facilities, and services for a specific region within a country. Subregional planning provides an even more specific level for some areas, detailing attractions, accommodations, and infrastructure within a smaller geographic area than the region.
The document discusses different types of signage, visitor centers, and displays used for interpretation. It provides guidance on designing effective interpretive signage, such as keeping information simple, using photos and diagrams, and placing signage strategically. It also discusses using visitor centers and displays to orient and inform visitors through a variety of media, and integrating indoor and outdoor interpretation to complement each other and encourage experiencing the natural and cultural values of an area.
A tour operator is defined as a person or business that makes arrangements for travel services, including carriage of tourists and their luggage, lodging, transportation, entertainment, sightseeing excursions, or guide services. Tour operators design, develop, market, and operate trips, selling packages through travel agents, corporations, non-profits, or directly to consumers. They interact with sponsors by developing itineraries, marketing trips, and handling administrative tasks like reservations and payments.
Packaged tours include components like air travel, accommodation, sightseeing, and other travel services arranged by tour companies for independent travelers. Packaged tours can be all-inclusive or allow purchasing components separately. Escorted tours include an educational tour manager to assist travelers, especially those visiting foreign countries for the first time. Hosted tours utilize the services of local agencies at destinations to provide personalized services. Incentive tours are fully paid reward holidays provided by companies to employees to motivate performance and loyalty. Freedom tours are self-planned tours that allow tourists flexibility in deciding their travel.
Historical development of Tour Guiding Monte Christo
The document provides an overview of the history of tour guiding around the world and in the Philippines. It discusses how tour guiding began in ancient times with writers like Herodotus providing travel accounts. It then outlines the development of tourism and organized travel during periods like the Greek Empire, Renaissance, and modern age. Key events like the founding of Thomas Cook's travel agency established the modern tourist industry. The document also introduces important tour guide associations in the Philippines like CAT-G Inc. and defines different types of tour guides such as specialized, on-site, and naturalist guides. It highlights some notable Filipino tour guides including Carlos Celdran, Ivan Man Dy, and Josefino "Kuya Penn" Larena Jr.
This document is a response to a request for proposals for a Neotel Family Fun Day event. It outlines the services provided by Uwin Iwin Incentive Travel, including customized itineraries, activities tailored for the target audience, assistance with travel logistics and requirements, and unique experiences not generally available to the public. They also provide photography, videography, online sharing galleries, and communications and branding content to promote the event.
Understanding Travel and Tourism Lecture 6 Tourism A.docxwillcoxjanay
Understanding Travel and Tourism
Lecture 6
Tourism Attractions
Attractions
Can be iconic symbols that capture the
essence of a destination - recognised
around the world.
They can be:
• Natural areas
• Sites of cultural heritage
• Entertainment venues
Destination Branding
Iconic attractions serve as symbols which express
the ideas and values associated with the place.
They often feature as the key visual representation
of the destination.
They may create a sense of place
Place attachment
Place dependence:
• The event could not have been held at a better
location
• The venue delivered an excellent spectator
experience
Place identity
• I can really be myself at the opera house
• I feel I belong at the opera house
Psychological Continuum Model
1. Awareness
Realisation of opportunities
2. Attraction
Affective association, behaviour
3. Attachment
Emotional meaning
4. Allegiance
Attitudinal and behavioural loyalty
Attractions
Natural areas often provide the setting for
other forms of attractions.
They support activities that may appeal to
particular market segments.
If managed sustainably, natural resources
can serve as, seemingly, timeless
attractions – of value across generations.
Attractions
Some cultural attractions are considered to be of
significance to mankind.
They may attract large numbers of tourists.
Their protection and management is of
international concern and subject to the policies
of international agencies.
World Heritage Sites
Attractions
Attractions also exist at a smaller scale as
the features that give enjoyment to
tourists.
Attractions
The duration of market interest
• Concert
• Festival/Event
– Media coverage
• Theme Park
Is the attraction consistent with the
destination’s position?
Attractions
Market segments that are attracted
• Children
• Sport tourists
– Participants
– Spectators
Attractions may repel some segments
(displacement).
Attraction elements
Leiper (1995).
• Tourists who engage with the attraction
• Nucleus the feature that captures tourist
attention
– In decision-making
– In situ (during visit)
– In reflection
Attraction elements
Markers give information about the
attraction.
They create expectations and influence
behaviour:
• Advertisements
• Guidebooks
• The internet
• Signage
Markers
Tourist engagement with markers is affected
by:
• Perceptions of risk and reward
• Level of personal interest
• Mindfulness of surroundings
It can be an active process to enhance
experiential outcomes
Attractions hierarchy
The status of attractions in tourist decision-
making.
Primary attractions influence decision to
travel
Secondary attractions are known prior to
travel but not major influence
Tertiary attractions become known when
at the destination
Attractions ...
This document provides information about an Oregon Rural Tourism Studio program taking place in the McKenzie River Valley from February to May 2011. It outlines the program goals of engaging community leaders, developing new tourism products, and connecting participants with resources. The agenda covers topics like sustainable tourism principles, asset mapping, and developing a community vision. It encourages participants to attend all sessions, participate fully, and work with the local steering committee after completion. Matching grants up to $10,000 are available for priority projects identified in the program.
This document outlines a strategic framework for researching urban tourism. It discusses how tourism is based on seeking differences and escapes from daily routines. It then presents a framework that examines the customer side, including tourist typologies and motivations, and the experience side, focusing on the dimensions of entertainment, education, esthetics and escapism. It also looks at how the tourism medium can be offered through themes, customization and experience design. The goal is to better understand urban tourism and potentially change the experience paradigm.
The document discusses the changing role of tour guides from various perspectives. It notes that tour guides fulfill many roles such as ambassadors, educators, and entertainers. Their role is to provide information to visitors in an interactive and engaging way. The tour guide industry faces many dynamics and challenges with the rise of new technologies, media, producers, themes, and ways of exploring destinations. However, tour guides can add value by providing authentic local experiences and acting as cultural mediators between visitors and destinations. The future direction of the industry remains unclear but focusing on storytelling, responsible tourism, and intercultural exchange can help tour guides differentiate themselves.
Painel “Turismo Criativo – A nova geração do Turismo. Um novo futuro para as Comunidades Locais” apresentado por Greg Richards, durante a 1ª Conferência Brasileira de Turismo Criativo, no dia 22 de outubro de 2013.
The document provides an overview of the TravelNow mobile app project. It introduces the project team and outlines the business goals of improving scheduling capabilities, content relevance, and community interaction for bleisure travelers. User research including card sorting, surveys, and interviews found that travelers want a scheduling tool to organize trips and be notified of local events. A competitive analysis showed opportunities to offer integrated scheduling and retail features. The document proposes designing an information space with these key elements and develops sample user personas, content maps, and wireframes.
This document discusses destination management and development for tourism in the Southern Gulf Islands. It provides an overview of key issues for "cold water islands" including sustainability, impacts of tourism, and governance challenges. It then discusses developing a competitive advantage through destination management that enhances infrastructure, services, resources and visitor experiences. Specifically, it outlines steps to take such as conducting an inventory of cultural assets, organizing them into a product positioning matrix, defining a destination typology, developing themed cultural routes, and establishing a competitive cluster approach to link complementary services and attractions. The document emphasizes identifying community champions to build support and provide leadership in tourism planning.
The document discusses the transition of the tourism industry towards online platforms and the opportunity this presents for Africa's tourism growth. Key points:
- Over 80% of travel begins online now, requiring tourism providers to invest in e-marketing like online content, social media, and easy online booking.
- Technology is removing middlemen in the tourism distribution chain, putting pressure on margins. Africa still relies heavily on traditional channels like travel agents.
- SmartGuide's tools like interactive maps, virtual itineraries, and e-brochures aim to educate travel agents and make it easier for them to market and sell African tourism products online.
- A new focus involves providing these tools directly to travel agents,
The Monashee Institute -- Community Based Edu Tourismamymommy
This document discusses destination management and development for tourism in the Southern Gulf Islands. It provides context on key issues for "cold water islands" and outlines an approach to destination organization, competitive advantage, themed routes, and identifying community champions. Destination management is defined as envisioning, planning, and implementing changes to tourism infrastructure, services, and experiences to enhance competitive advantage. The document then discusses cultural tourism, sense of place, issues specific to the Southern Gulf Islands, and a framework for the creative cultural destination and building themed routes. It also addresses municipal tourism responses and getting started on tourism destination planning through partnerships and organizational structures.
This document summarizes several key trends influencing the growth of the tourism industry:
1. Greater disposable income, more paid holidays, easier and cheaper travel have expanded people's travel options.
2. Destinations have invested in improved facilities and infrastructure to attract more tourists.
3. An aging population and more leisure time have increased tourism.
4. New types of specialized tourism have emerged, such as disaster, ghost, slum, and war tourism.
5. Technology and social media are changing how tourism is marketed and experienced. Peer-to-peer services and wearable devices will continue shaping the industry.
Collaborative Tourism Infrastructure for Geotourism and Regional Tourism: Dig...Leisure Solutions®
The resource that our regions have in greatest abundance is their wide open spaces. That resource can be harnessed to deliver significant and sustainable revenue in the expanding market for visitors who are looking for a special type of experience.
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9. Data originate in a distributed environment
There are aggregations at different levels:
• Cities
• Province
• Region of Flanders
• Region of Wallonia
• Brussels
• Belgium
There are different streams for
• hotels/b&b,
• restaurants,
• cultural events,…
The landscape (as is)
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VL B
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Toerisme
Vlaanderen
18. Output
• For aggregations
• For links and relations
• For added value arrangements
• For translations
• To incorporate in local datasets
• To be enriched
Touristic data are travelling
around:
Aggregate
Curate
Share
19. • Propietary websites
• APIs
• Other websites
• Agencies
• Analytics and Statistics
Touristic data are published
on:
Aggregate
Curate
Share
Publish
20. In a
• continuous
• interlinked
• process
• with different agents
But they are managed in silos
Touristic data are generated
Aggregate
Curate
Share
Publish
22. Offering Experience
Availability
Statistics
• What do we provide information on?
• What kind of things (properties) do we
typical want to say about the instances
we want to describe?
• = domain model
• = ontology
• = semantic model
http://tourism.openknowledge.be/spec/
One sector, one language
31. • Sub optimal
• Inefficient
• Expensive
= a disposable data economy
Our current governance for
touristic data is
32. Paradigm shift in the governance:
• True on my desktop -> true in the
world
• Static consolidation -> dynamic re-
use
• Book -> Wiki
Allow to re-use
An open sustainable data
ecosystem requires:
33. Open Platform
• Linked data
• Re-use linked data
• User friendly
• Open source
• API
• Tooling
An open sustainable data
ecosystem requires:
43. Data
• Open structure
• For open data
Data community
• Sharing
• Self corrective
Data platform
• = User friendly
• = Open source
• = APIs
• = Scalable
Open use
Open
Platform
Open Data