Manual on elective ii - theme parks and attractions

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2.1 Impacts on a destination 45 Theme Parks and Attractions Attractions are important to the development of tourism for that destination. In fact, many popular destinations have evolved as the result of the development of one major attraction. For example, the following destinations developed from the existence of particular attractions: • Luxor, Egypt – pyramids • Siem Reap, Cambodia – Angkor Wat temple • Orlando, USA – Walt Disney World resort. While the development of some destinations was based on a single attraction, most destinations develop new attractions together with accommodation, catering and retail facilities and services to diversify the market and extend tourists’ length of stay. For example, the Walt Disney Company now refers to and names all their properties as resorts. Types of impacts Attractions affect tourism development at a destination in various ways. Typically, the impact of attractions may be classified as economic, environmental and socio-cultural. Crowding and congestion impacts also exist and such impacts do not neatly fit into one of the three typical types of impacts. Crowding impacts may be environmental (traffic and/or people queues) or socio-cultural (impatience or annoyance with the presence of a crowd of people). Attractions also create demand for services provided by the transportation and the tour operation sectors and boost their business. Economic In general, the economic impacts of attractions on a destination include: • Improvement of balance of payments • Provide government with income through fees and taxes • Provide direct and indirect job opportunities for locals • Increase visitor spending
Theme Parks and Attractions • Generate income for government through the lease of land or ownership of attractions Environmental The environmental impact of attractions varies depending upon the nature of the attraction. Some of the common impacts may include: • Trampling of vegetation by hikers • Erosion of soil by hikers • Removal of valuable or scarce flowers and plants which are taken home as souvenirs • Killing of wildlife by accident or by design • Damage to habitats • Air and water pollution • Littering Socio-cultural The socio-cultural impacts of attractions are typically: • Distortion of local customs • Cultural exchange • Improvement in the locals’ quality of life • Conservation of cultural heritage • Provision of recreation and infrastructure for locals • Maintenance of a clean and attractive environment Transport Attractions have a strong link with transport systems: • Transport networks make attractions accessible • Major attractions lead to the development of new public transport services • Transport networks are enhanced to connect attractions, facilities and services • On-site transport such as monorail provides an alternative activity for visitors 46
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Page 42 and 43: Intangibility 31 Theme Parks and At
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