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What type of attraction is the Eiffel Tower an example of?
What type of attraction is the Eiffel Tower an example of?
What is the primary motivation of leisure seekers?
What is the primary motivation of leisure seekers?
Which of the following is an example of a cultural attraction?
Which of the following is an example of a cultural attraction?
What is the ranking of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in terms of attractions?
What is the ranking of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in terms of attractions?
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What type of travel does the Garden Route fall under?
What type of travel does the Garden Route fall under?
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How many major categories of travel are there?
How many major categories of travel are there?
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What is the primary focus of geotourism?
What is the primary focus of geotourism?
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What is the main purpose of carrying capacity in tourism management?
What is the main purpose of carrying capacity in tourism management?
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What type of tourist attraction is a mountain?
What type of tourist attraction is a mountain?
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Which of the following is an example of a tourist generating region?
Which of the following is an example of a tourist generating region?
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What is the primary reason why tourists are attracted to a region with a favourable climate?
What is the primary reason why tourists are attracted to a region with a favourable climate?
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What is the term used to describe the negative impacts of tourism on the environment?
What is the term used to describe the negative impacts of tourism on the environment?
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Study Notes
Tourism System
- The tourism system consists of three geographical regions:
- Tourist generating region (e.g. PE)
- Transit region (stopovers) (e.g. George or Mossel Bay)
- Tourist destination region (e.g. Cape Town, mass tourism)
Core Tourism Resources and Attractions
- Natural tourist attractions:
- Physical geography (climate, landscape)
- Physical features (mountains, lakes, rivers, coastlines, waterfalls)
- Socio-cultural attractions:
- Traditions, art, music, history of the region, architecture
- Leisure activities
- Human-made tourist attractions (built):
- Any object created by humans that attracts tourists (e.g. Disney World, Eiffel Tower, local attractions like Boardwalk Casino, Garden Route Casino, Splash Festivals)
10 Premier Visitor Attractions in South Africa
- Ranked in order:
- Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (Cape Town, WC)
- Table Mountain National Park (Cape Town, WC)
- Cape Point (Cape Town, WC)
- Wine Route (Winelands, WC)
- Garden Route (WC-EC)
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (Cape Town, WC)
- Ostrich Farm (Little Karoo, WC)
- Robben Island Museum (Cape Town, WC)
- Union Building (Tshwane, Gauteng)
- Kruger National Park (Mpumalanga)
Travel Categories for Domestic Travel in South Africa
- 5 major categories:
- VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives)
- Holiday travel (leisure)
- Business travel
- Social activities
- Shopping
Geotourism
- Definition: the entire combination of natural and human features that make one place different from another
- Concern: protection of a destination's geographical character
- Involves: all stakeholders in tourism
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Description
Explore the tourism system in South Africa, identifying core resources and attractions, premier visitor attractions, travel categories, and the concept of geotourism. Learn about the geographical character of destinations and the stakeholders involved in tourism.
