This document discusses destination development policies for alternative tourism. It defines alternative tourism as travel that encourages interaction with local environments, people and communities. Some forms of alternative tourism mentioned include nature-based tourism, cultural tourism, senior citizen tourism, and sustainable tourism. The document also discusses concepts like heritage tourism, cultural tourism, eco-tourism, and ethnic tourism. It notes some criteria for better alternative tourism destination development such as efficiency and influence on regional economic growth and quality of life. Finally, it provides an example of Tanzania's destination development policies and strategies, which include improving infrastructure and accessibility as well as promoting Tanzania's image and protecting wildlife and cultural resources.

1. DESTINATION
DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
FOR ALTERNATIVE TOURISM
STS 509
TOURISM DESTINATION
PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT

2. DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT
Destination development is the strategic planning and advancement
of defined areas to support the evolution of desirable destinations for
travellers, with a sole focus on the supply side of tourism, by
providing compelling experiences, quality infrastructure, and
remarkable services to entice repeat visitation

3. ALTERNATIVE TOURISM
Definition by the Bulgarian Association
“Alternative Tourism involves
travel that is personal and
authentic and encourages
interaction with the local
environment, people and
communities.”

4. Alternative tourism is a ‘forms of tourism that set out to be consistent with natural,
social and community values and which allow both hosts and guests to enjoy positive and
worthwhile interaction and shared experiences’
It involves traveling to relatively remote, undisturbed natural areas with the objective of
admiring, studying and enjoying the scenery and its wild plants and animals and cultural
attributes.
It considers the conservation of the environment and well-being of local people.
Alternative Tourism

5. Nature based Tourism : Tourism in natural environments, ecotourism,
outdoors and adventure including Biking, Horseback Riding, Skiing, Snow
Shoeing, Rafting, Diving, Caving And Hiking.
Culture Tourism : Rural, Cultural Heritage, Ethnic, Religious, Wine , Cuisine,
Music, Arts and Crafts.
Senior Citizen Tourism
Sustainable Tourism
Alternative Tourism includes :

6. National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States defines heritage tourism as;
“Traveling to experience the places, artifacts and activities that authentically
represent the stories and people of the past”
Heritage tourism

7. “Cultural tourism means travel concerned with experiencing cultural environments,
including landscapes, the visual and performing arts, and special local lifestyles, values,
traditions, events as well as other ways of creative and inter-cultural exchange processes.”
Cultural Tourism

8. Eco tourism can be defines as
“Purposeful travel to natural areas to understand the cultural and natural history of the
environment, taking care not to alter the integrity of the eco system, while producing
economic opportunities that make the conservation of natural resources financially
benefits to local citizens.”
Eco Tourism

9. Ethnic Tourism is travelling for the purpose of observing the cultural expressions of life
styles of truly exotic people.
Activities include visits to native home, attending traditional ceremonies and dances, and
possibly participating in religious rituals.
Ethnic Tourism

10. A newly emerging trend in tourism, basically for senior citizens or old people who live in
isolations, especially in the west, because of daily busy schedules of their children and
more importantly the attitudes.
Senior citizen Tourism

11. There are certain criteria to be considered for better Alternative Tourism
Destination Development:
Efficiency and Effectiveness of desired product output.
Influence on regional economic growth.
Influence on local resident’s quality of life.
Use of locally available factors of production.
Harmony with the local, social and cultural structures.

12. • Destination Development Policies present a set of guidelines, which, when
combined with planning goals, charts a course of action for sound decision-
making.
• Aims at improving the quality of the environment of these destinations as
well as working towards increasing the tourist inflow to these attractions.
DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT POLICIES

13. Improvement of the surroundings of the destination. This would include activities like
landscaping, development of parks, fencing, compound wall etc.
Illumination of Tourist destination and the area around, S&L Shows etc.
Improvement in solid waste management and sewerage management.
Construction of budget accommodation, wayside amenities.
Procurement of equipment directly related to tourism, like water sports, adventure
sports, eco-friendly modes of transport for moving within the tourism zone.

14. Construction of public buildings, which are required to be displaced because of
implementation of the master plan.
Refurbishment of the monuments.
Signage.
Tourist arrival centres/reception centres/interpretation centres.

15. Case Study
Destination Development Policy and Strategies in
Tanzania

16. TANZANIA The United Republic of Tanzania is the 2nd largest
country in the SADC Region and the 1st biggest in East
Africa.
It lies in the east coast of Africa.
It covers 945,234 Sq.km comprising Mainland and the
islands of Zanzibar and Pemba
Tanzania is an exceptionally beautiful and interesting
country, With its 12 National parks, 31 Game reserves,
38 Game controlled areas, a Conservation area and
Marine park.
Tanzania has a rich heritage of archaeological, historical
and rock painting sites, a number of which have been
designated to World Heritage Sites.

17. Developing infrastructure and improve accessibility to tourism products
In collaboration with the government of Japan, the Government is currently constructing
tarmac roads.
In the case of air transport, there is an improvement in international air accessibility.
Currently there are about 17 international scheduled airlines coming to Tanzania.
Designing environmentally friendly tourism programs.
Promote the image of Tanzania and position it as a leading destination for wildlife
viewing and hunting expeditions.
Wildlife resources, cultural attractions and landscape are core values and must be
protected and conserved
Policies

18. ThankYou
Sarabindh G
Manoj2nd Sem MTTM