TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

AND THEME PARKS

Sit Dolor Amet
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
▪2 types of attractions:
- Site
- Event
Under these categories, three are more
specific types of attractions.
▪ The evolution of tourism depended
on the existence and development of
attractions. As far back as the Roman
Empire, travelers went to Egypt to
see the pyramids. Later on, the Grand
Tour routes were around the major
cultural attractions of Europe. Some
of today’s tourist attractions have
long been existing since the late 19th
century and early 20th century. It was
in the post-war period that tourist
attractions really developed. These
include theme parks.
 Classification of Attractions Physical Environment
▪ Attractions may be classified according to their ▪ Attractions may be located in the:
features such as their core product. Attractions
can be grouped as: - Natural environments such as
- Historical houses mountains, forest and national parks
- Museums and galleries - Built environments that are not
- Wildlife Attractions
originally designed for visitors but are
adopted as attractions due to their
- Castles increasing popularity among
- Botanical Gardens people,such as historic houses,
workplaces, steam railways and
- Steam Railways castles.
- Visitor Centers
- Built environment and designed for
- Country parks visitor purposes such as visitor
- Leisure parks
centers and leisure parks

Also, attractions may be located in

indoor or outdoor environments.
▪ Other than ticket sales, attractions
can generate revenue through
several means. Hence, efficient
management is necessary to success
of attractions.
Jeniña S. Pagsanjan
Instructor I
Central Luzon College of Science and Technology