Tourism Principles Practices Philosophies Part Two How Tourism

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Part Two: How Tourism Is Organized Learning Objectives • Examine the attractions industry. • Look at the role of theme parks. • Describe public and commercial recreation facilities. • Recognize shopping as a travel attraction. 9 th Edition - © 2003 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment and Other

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Attractions • Are the main motivator for tourist • In comparison to other tourism sectors attractions receives the least tourism expenditures 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Part Two: How Tourism Is Organized Overview of Attractions Cultural Attractions Natural Attractions Events Recreation Entertainment Attractions Historical Sites Landscape Mega. Events Sightseeing Theme Parks Archeological Sites Seascape Community Events Golf Architecture Parks Festivals Swimming Cuisine Casinos Mountains Religious Events Flora Sports Events Hiking Fauna Trade Shows Biking Coasts Corporate Tennis Monuments Industrial Sites Cinemas Museums Ethnic Concerts Theatre 9 th Edition - © 2003 Amusement Parks Snow Sports Shopping Facilities Performing Arts Centers Islands Sports Complexes Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment and Other

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Part Two: How Tourism Is Organized Top U. S. Theme Park Admissions (2000) Theme Park Attendance (millions) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. a 9. 10. The Magic Kingdom, Orlando Disneyland, Anaheim, California Epcot, Orlando Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando Disney-MGM Studios, Orlando Universal Studios, Orlando Islands of Adventure at Universal, Orlando Universal Studios, Los Angeles Sea World, Orlando, Florida Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Sea World San Diego, California 15. 4 13. 9 10. 6 8. 3 8. 9 8. 1 6. 0 5. 4 5. 2 5. 0 3. 6 a: Ties Source: Amusement Business magazine, based in Nashville, Tenn. 9 th Edition - © 2003 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment and Other

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Part Two: How Tourism Is Organized Top European Theme Park Admissions 9 th Edition - © 2003 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment and Other

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Theme parks 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies What are they • a collection of rides and other entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining a large group of people. 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Types of admission policies • Pay-as-you-go • Pay-one-price • What are the advantages of each 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies The Advantages of pay-one-price include • guests can more easily budget their visit • guests may be more likely to experience an attraction they've already paid for • guests may be willing to spend more on food and souvenirs 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies The Advantages of pay-as-yougo include: • guests pay for only what they choose to experience • attraction costs can be changed easily to encourage use or capitalize on popularity • The disadvantages of pay-as-yougo include: • guests may get tired of spending money almost continuously • guests may not spend as much on food or souvenirs 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies The IAAPA • The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions • Conducts research, complies statistics and publishes Fun World, Family Entertainment Center 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Gaming and Gambling • Against Islamic law and social values of the Kingdome • Why? Discussion of the negative effects of gambling on society. 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Recreation • The enjoyment of a wide verity of activities to keep fit, to add excitement to their lives, to have fun with family and friends, to pursue solitary activities and experience nature first hand 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Recreation and Leisure • Recreation is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or rest, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Recreation in Saudi Arabia The Desert The Sea The Mountains 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Parks A park is a protected area, usually in its natural or semi-natural state and set aside for some purpose, often to do with human recreation 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Parks in Saudi Arabia • Saudi Arabia’s national parks system is the 1. 1 million acre Asir National Park. Visitors can hike, camp, climb hills and other outdoor activities in this cool, green paradise. The Kingdom’s largest preserve is Al-Khunfah, where visitors can take in spectacular views and observe wildlife such as gazelles in their natural habitat. 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Parks • In the cities, people can relax in hundreds of urban parks. Riyadh alone has 50 public parks. The waterfront corniches of Jeddah and Dammam are also popular places for picnics, swimming, fishing and other watersports. 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Adventure Travel • Adventure travel is a type of tourism involving exploration or travel to remote, exotic and possibly hostile areas, where the traveler should "expect the unexpected". 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Components of adventure travel • adventure travel" may be any tourist activity including two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction, and engagement with nature. 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Types of activities in adventure travel • Overnight vacation camping • Bicycle riding • Fishing • Hiking • Hunting with firearms • On-road mountain biking • Snorkeling, scuba diving 9 th Edition - © 2003

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Next Class • Historic Sites • Entertainment • Festivals and events • Shopping • Education • Publishing • Marketing and publicity organizations • Miscellaneous services 9 th Edition - © 2003