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HTT557:CHAPTER 4 - Coggle Diagram
HTT557:CHAPTER 4
4.3 - Survey of Tourist Attractions and Activities
3 major categories of attractions;
Natural attractions
Cultural attractions
Special types of attractions
Natural attractions eg climate, scenic beauty, beaches and marine areas, flora and fauna, special environment features, parks and conversation areas, health tourism
Cultural attractions eg interesting urban areas, cultural festivals, friendliness of residents, distinctive cultural patterns, interesting economic activities, museums and other cultural facilities also archaeological, historical and cultural sites
Special types of attractions eg shopping, special events, gambling casinos, entertainment, recreation and sports, meetings, conferences and conventions also theme parks, amusement parks and circuses
4.4 - Survey of Markets, Facilities and Infrastructure
Survey of market, facilities and services as well as infrastructure are essential for developing tourism destination
Proper planning of the components ensure sustainable development for future needs
Tourist Market Survey
Cruise ship tourists
Tour operators
General travel pattern and tourism trends
Survey of Transportation and Other Infrastructure - It refers to those forms of construction on or below the ground that provide the basic framework for effective functioning of development systems such as urban areas, industry and tourism
4.5 - Market, Facilities and Infrastructure Analysis
General Analysis Approach -
3 main aspects of the planning analysis;
Market analysis
Integrated analysis and synthesis
Analysis of the institutional elements
Market Analysis - 4 factors
Socioeconomic or demographic
Product-led segmentation
Psychographic
Geographic
Integrated Analysis and Synthesis - physical elements to be analyzed include;
Characteristics of the natural environment
Significant resource areas
Land use and settlement patterns
Existing and already planned accommodation, tourist facilities and services
' planned transportation facilities and services and other major infrastructure
4.1 - Survey of areas characteristics
Reasons of performing this survey; Provide background of overall understanding of an area , provide base for specific research and analysis of the environment
Elements to be surveyed; Location, natural environment, social cultural and economic patterns, land use, settlements and tenure patterns also environment quality
4.2 - Survey of Institutional Elements
Performed to understand the government view of attracting business to a place also it is related closely with rules and regulations of government, the investment policy and institutions
In depth areas to be surveyed include;
Present development policies and plans
Government and tourism organizations structures
Investments policy and availability of capital
Tourism legislation and regulations
Tourism education and training institutions