Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies
Part Two: How Tourism is Organized
Learning Objectives
•Examine the attractions industry
•Look at the role of theme parks
•Understand the gaming industry
•Describe public and
commercial recreation facilities
•Recognize shopping
as a travel attraction
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Overview of Attractions
Attractions
Cultural
Attractions
Natural
Attractions
Events
Recreation
Entertainment
Attractions
Historical
Sites
Landscape
MegaEvents
Sightseeing
Theme
Parks
Archeological
Sites
Seascape
Community
Events
Golf
Architecture
Parks
Festivals
Swimming
Mountains
Religious
Events
Flora
Sports
Events
Hiking
Fauna
Trade
Shows
Biking
Coasts
Corporate
Amusement
Parks
Casinos
Cuisine
Tennis
Monuments
Cinemas
Industrial
Sites
Museums
Ethnic
Concerts
Theatre
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Sports
Shopping
Facilities
Performing
Arts
Centers
Islands
Sports
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Top U.S. Theme Park
Admissions (2005)
Theme Park
Attendance
(millions)
1.
2.
3.
4.
The Magic Kingdom, Orlando
16.1
Disneyland, Anaheim, California
14.5
Epcot, Orlando
9.9
Disney-MGM Studios,
(now Disney Hollywood Studios) Orlando
8.7
5. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando
8.2
6. Universal Studios, Orlando
6.1
7. Disney’s California Adventure, Anaheim
5.8
8. Islands of Adventure at Universal, Orlando 5.7
9. Sea World, Orlando
5.6
10. Universal Studios, Los Angeles
4.7
Source: Amusement Business magazine, based in Nashville, Tenn.
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Top European Theme
Park Admissions
Rank,
2005 Park and Location
1
Disneyland Paris
Attendance
(in millions)
10.2
Marne la Vallée, France
2
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
6.0
Blackpool, England
3
Tivoli Gardens
4.1
Copenhagen, Denmark
4
Europa-Park
3.9
Rust, Germany
5
Port Adventura
3.4
Salou, Spain
6
De Efteling
3.3
Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands
7
Liseberg
3.2
Göteborg, Sweden
8
Gardaland
3.1
Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy
9
Bakken
2.6
Klampenborg, Denmark
10
Alton Towers
2.4
Staffordshire, England
Source: Amusement Business.
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Gaming
• The gaming industry is a
$83.7 billion business
• Employs directly and indirectly
more than 1 million people
• 87 percent of American people
view casino entertainment as
acceptable for themselves
or others
• Indian reservation
gaming is
a growth industry
Source: American Gaming Association.
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2007 Participation – Ranked by Total
Participation
Participated more than once (in millions)
Seven (7) years of age and older
Sport
Percent
Total Change Sport
Exercise Walking
Exercising w/Equipment
Swimming
Camping (vacation/overnite)
Bowling
Bicycle Riding
Fishing
Workout at Club
Weight Lifting
Boating, Motor/Power
Running/Jogging
Aerobic Exercising
Billiards
Hiking
Basketball
Golf
Target Shooting
Hunting w/Firearms
Baseball
Soccer
89.8
2.7%
52.8
0.8%
52.8 -7.3%
47.5 -2.2%
43.5 -2.9%
37.4
5.0%
35.3 -13.0%
33.8 -3.0%
38.2
0.9%
31.9
8.9%
30.4
5.5%
30.3 -9.9%
29.5 -7.3%
28.6 -7.5%
24.1 -9.7%
22.7 -7.0%
20.9
9.7%
19.6 -2.2%
14.0 -4.7%
13.8
Backpack/Wilderness Camp 13.0
Tennis
12.3
Dart Throwing
12.1
-1.8%
-2.4%
18.7%
na
Percent
Total Change
Volleyball
12.0
In-Line Roller Skating
10.7
Yoga
10.7
Scooter Riding
10.6
Skateboarding
10.1
Softball
10.0
Football (tackle)
9.2
Paintball Games
7.4
Mountain Biking (off road) 7.4
Target Shooting (airgun) 6.6
Archery (target)
6.6
Kayaking
5.9
Hunting w/Bow & Arrow 5.7
Skiing (alpine)
5.5
Water Skiing
5.3
Snowboarding
5.1
Mtn/Rock Climbing
4.6
Muzzleloading
3.6
Scuba Diving (open water) 2.4
8.7%
2.1%
na
11.4%
4.2%
-20.0%
-8.9%
-7.0%
-13.1%
7.9%
na
na
-1.9%
-14.1%
-16.2%
-2.7%
na
-3.2%
na
Wrestling
Hockey (ice)
Skiing (cross country)
Lacrosse
-33.3%
-10.3%
-35.0%
na
2.1
2.1
1.7
1.2
Source: National Sporting Goods Association.
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Sports Participation Growth in 2007
(in millions)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Tennis
Scooter Riding
Target Shooting
Boating, Motor/Power
Volleyball
Target Shooting (airgun)
Running/Jogging
Bicycle Riding
Skateboarding
Exercise Walking
In-Line Roller Skating
Weight Lifting
Exercising w/Equipment
Soccer
Hunting w/Bow & Arrow
Camping (vacation/overnite)
Hunting w/Firearms
Backpack/Wilderness Camping
Snowboarding
Bowling
2007
Total
Percent
Change
12.3
10.6
20.9
31.9
12.0
6.6
30.4
37.4
10.1
89.8
10.7
33.2
52.8
13.8
5.7
47.5
19.5
13.0
5.1
43.5
18.7%
11.4%
9.7%
8.9%
8.7%
7.9%
5.5%
5.0%
4.2%
2.7%
2.1%
0.9%
0.8%
-1.8%
-1.9%
-2.2%
-2.2%
-2.4%
-2.7%
-2.9%
Source: National Sporting Goods Association.
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