Lastly, the active engagement in Parque de las Palomas, Puerto Rico, can be associated with

environmental management and crowd flow concepts. Daily, the pigeons and people in the park
depict an urban recreational facility that draws a cross-section of society. In terms of the crowd,
the openness and accessibility of this park – whether fathers with children or tourists admiring
the scenery – are reciprocated. The layout and accessibility of this photo bring out relevant
lessons from the course regarding how design features can moderate visitors' behaviours in a
manner that promotes certain kinds of interaction while maintaining the functionality and appeal
of the environment for all.

Some of these pictures are typical tourist snapshots and help me provide real-life illustrations of
what we learn in class. From appreciating art installations to visiting historic landmarks, the
general public and tourists interact in various ways with all these sites. Learning to prevent
negative visitor behaviour is one of the most vital lessons taught in each of these environments.

I have learnt a lot about how easily distinguishable characteristics of a destination may lead to
similarly distinguishable behaviours among visitors. It has also demonstrated the need for proper
planning and execution, which would make tourists' experiences unforgettable while maintaining
the conservational benefits of the sites. The formation of such images and the experiences behind
them will serve as an understanding as I proceed with the journey in this course to analyze more
complex interactions and management strategies in tourists' behaviour. They establish that
context, design, and culture significantly influence visitors' experiences worldwide, thus
underlining the practicality of context-based tourism theories.