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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

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• 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