11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other urism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies rt 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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11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other
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 andcommercial recreation facilities
•Recognize shoppingas a travel attraction
11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other
Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies
Part Two: How Tourism is Organized
Operating Sectors of the Tourism Industry
11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other
Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies
Part Two: How Tourism is Organized
Overview of AttractionsAttractions
HistoricalSites
CulturalAttractionsCultural
AttractionsNatural
AttractionsNatural
AttractionsEventsEvents RecreationRecreation Entertainment
AttractionsEntertainment
Attractions
ArcheologicalSites
Architecture
Cuisine
Monuments
IndustrialSites
Museums
Ethnic
Concerts
Theatre
Landscape
Seascape
Parks
Mountains
Flora
Fauna
Coasts
Islands
Mega-Events
CommunityEvents
Festivals
ReligiousEvents
SportsEvents
TradeShows
Corporate
Sightseeing
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Hiking
Biking
Snow Sports
Theme Parks
AmusementParks
Casinos
Cinemas
ShoppingFacilities
PerformingArts
Centers
SportsComplexes
11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other
Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies
Part Two: How Tourism is Organized
Top U.S. Theme Park Admissions (2005)
Theme ParkAttendance
(millions)
1. The Magic Kingdom, Orlando 16.12. Disneyland, Anaheim, California 14.53. Epcot, Orlando 9.94. Disney-MGM Studios,
(now Disney Hollywood Studios) Orlando 8.7 5. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando 8.26. Universal Studios, Orlando 6.17. Disney’s California Adventure, Anaheim 5.88. Islands of Adventure at Universal, Orlando 5.7
9. Sea World, Orlando 5.610. Universal Studios, Los Angeles 4.7Source: Amusement Business magazine, based in Nashville, Tenn.
11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other
Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies
Part Two: How Tourism is Organized
Top European Theme Park Admissions
Rank, Attendance2005 Park and Location (in millions)
1 Disneyland Paris 10.2Marne la Vallée, France
2 Blackpool Pleasure Beach 6.0Blackpool, England
3 Tivoli Gardens 4.1Copenhagen, Denmark
4 Europa-Park 3.9Rust, Germany
5 Port Adventura 3.4Salou, Spain
6 De Efteling 3.3Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands
7 Liseberg 3.2Göteborg, Sweden
8 Gardaland 3.1Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy
9 Bakken 2.6Klampenborg, Denmark
10 Alton Towers 2.4Staffordshire, England
Source: Amusement Business.
11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other
Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies
Part Two: How Tourism is Organized
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 industrySource: American Gaming Association.
11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other
Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies
Part Two: How Tourism is Organized
2007 Participation – Ranked by Total Participation
Participated more than once (in millions)Seven (7) years of age and older
Percent PercentSport Total Change Sport Total Change