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3 Tourism Resources 090222194917 Phpapp02
3 Tourism Resources 090222194917 Phpapp02
Objectives
Tourist resources is normally taken to refer to tangible objects. Tourist resources are not used solely by tourists. Tourist resources are perishable.
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Tourism planning;
Is based on sound research Involves local community in setting goals and priorities Is implemented by the public sector in partnership with the private sector
Carrying Capacity
It refers to the ability of a destination to take tourism use without deteriorating in some way.
Mathieson and Wall (1982);
The maximum number of people who can use a site without unacceptable alteration in the physical environment and without an unacceptable decline in the quality of experience gained by visitors.
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Different types of carrying capacity: From the point of view of the resource
Physical carrying capacity
Refers to number of facilities
Physical features
Mountains More gently slopping hill lands Elevated plateaus (land above surface) Lowland plains
Cultural features
Cultural differences across the world in terms of language, art, festivals, folklore, handicrafts, food, music and the way of life of different peoples
User-oriented areas of highly intensive development close to population centers Resource-based areas where the type of resource determines the use of the area An intermediate category, where access is the determining factor
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Measurement of the suitability of the resource base to support different forms of tourism. Problem- to include the varied requirements of different users.
Attractions, accessibility, amenities and ancillary services, combined to provide tourism product.
Development
Consolidation
Stagnation
Decline
Rejuvenation
The authorities attempt to re-launch the destination by providing new facilities, attracting new markets and reinvesting.
Conclusion
Developed tourist resources are cultural appraisals, considered by society to be of economic value. Tourism planning for resources become vital as it could minimize the cost of tourism and to maintain integrity of the resource base.