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Lynn Brandham Otago Polytechnic 2009
Attractions & Activities
Lynn Brandham, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Introduction
Attractions and activities are critical components of the tourism mix
Major reason for visitors to travel
Thriving attraction industry necessary for appeal of destination
Toilet at accommodation on Bank Peninsula Track
• Photo courtesy Lynn Brandham
Attractions
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/76074333@N00
• What is the definition of tourist attractions?
Attractions - evolution
• Travellers visited mountains and seaside to view scenery and for climate
• Roman times – pyramids
• Grand tour – circuit of culture centres of Europe
Attractions - evolution
• World Fair Chicago 1893 – first ferris wheel
• Seaside piers – British phenomenon
• Post World War 2 – mass tourism
• Theme parks developed e.g. Disneyland Anaheim 1955
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