The Differences Between Purpose- Built, Non- Purpose- Built and Natural Attractions

The Differences Between Purpose- Built, Non- Purpose- Built and Natural Attractions

1.Describe the differences between purpose- built, non- purpose- built and natural attractions, using examples to illustrate your answer. What is the difference between them? A non-purpose-built attraction refers to buildings, locations, which were not originally intended to be a visitor attraction such as a cathedral or a castle. (forexample Notre -Dome de Paris , I think it is the most famous of all cathedral in the world, and it can be an example of non-purpose built attraction which was built during 200 years from 1163 to 1345 ) The last attraction which I’d like to describe today is natural attraction. It is usually made by nature. Let’s have a look to Dominica-the “Nature Island of the Caribbean”. It’s a great example of “natural” destination. Many of these attractions are made by nature. There are 365 rivers and streams, waterfalls, hot sulfur springs. Native flora includes over 1.000 species of flowering plants. To date ,172 species of birds have been recorded including two endemic and endangered species of parrots-the Sisserou. From my point of view purpose built and non-purpose-built attraction it is necessary to attract local residents as well as tourists in order to gain support during the low tourism season. 2.Section 2.2 explains the 4 main influences on a successful attraction. Select one point and explain it further. In this section I would like to explain the influence of the product on a successful attraction. I’d like to point out five product characteristics that need to be considered when attempting to make new or existing products conform the principles of sustainability. They include: Design of facilities Sustainability designed into business operations Presentation of the product Service elements(The elements of the tourism product include accommodation, transportation, attractions and tours, dining and entertainment) Branding or the designed image of the product as communicated and promoted to targeted customers. 3.Select an...

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