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What are the five basic purposes of tourism planning?
What are the five basic purposes of tourism planning?
- Adapting to the unexpected; Maintaining uniqueness; Creating the desirable; Avoiding the undesirable; Developing attractions
- New attractions; Adapting to local cultures; Expanding tourism numbers; Continuing existing infrastructure; Avoiding unwanted development
- Identifying alternative approaches; Adapting to the unexpected; Maintaining uniqueness; Creating the desirable; Avoiding the undesirable (correct)
- Exploration; Involvement; Development; Maturity; Decline
What is the main reason for planning in tourism policy development according to the text?
What is the main reason for planning in tourism policy development according to the text?
- To increase the number of tourists
- To create new attractions for visitors
- To hold development to a particular level for the area's integrity (correct)
- To have a flexible development plan for developers
In the Butler's Tourism Destination Lifecycle Model, which stage does a destination begin as a relatively unknown with adventurous visitors in small numbers?
In the Butler's Tourism Destination Lifecycle Model, which stage does a destination begin as a relatively unknown with adventurous visitors in small numbers?
- Maturity
- Involvement
- Development
- Exploration (correct)
Why is it important to maintain uniqueness in tourism planning?
Why is it important to maintain uniqueness in tourism planning?
What distinguishes the Involvement stage in the Destination Life Cycle according to Butler's model?
What distinguishes the Involvement stage in the Destination Life Cycle according to Butler's model?
What is one of the reasons for developing new attractions in tourism planning?
What is one of the reasons for developing new attractions in tourism planning?
What is a characteristic of tourism?
What is a characteristic of tourism?
What happens to a destination's appeal to allocentrics as it becomes more widely publicized?
What happens to a destination's appeal to allocentrics as it becomes more widely publicized?
What is a key aspect of planning in tourism policy development?
What is a key aspect of planning in tourism policy development?
What is a challenge posed by tourism?
What is a challenge posed by tourism?
What is a characteristic of tourists?
What is a characteristic of tourists?
What is a key aspect of tourism?
What is a key aspect of tourism?
What stage of the destination area's history is similar to the maturity phase of the product life cycle?
What stage of the destination area's history is similar to the maturity phase of the product life cycle?
According to Plog's hypothesis, what can lead to the destruction of a destination area?
According to Plog's hypothesis, what can lead to the destruction of a destination area?
What is the outcome of a destination area that has lost its appeal to both market innovators and the mass market?
What is the outcome of a destination area that has lost its appeal to both market innovators and the mass market?
What can be done to extend the life cycle of a destination area?
What can be done to extend the life cycle of a destination area?
What proportion of the population does Plog's Psychocentric Group represent?
What proportion of the population does Plog's Psychocentric Group represent?
What is the main reason for planning in tourism policy and development?
What is the main reason for planning in tourism policy and development?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the tourism industry is unique?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the tourism industry is unique?
What is the PRIMARY reason for tourism planning?
What is the PRIMARY reason for tourism planning?
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the destination life cycle?
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the destination life cycle?
What is the PRIMARY barrier to effective tourism planning?
What is the PRIMARY barrier to effective tourism planning?
What is the CONSEQUENCE of lack and poor tourism planning?
What is the CONSEQUENCE of lack and poor tourism planning?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental truth about tourism?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental truth about tourism?
Which stage of the destination life cycle is characterized by a rapid growth in visitor numbers and the emergence of man-made attractions?
Which stage of the destination life cycle is characterized by a rapid growth in visitor numbers and the emergence of man-made attractions?
What is a common characteristic of the stagnation stage of the destination life cycle?
What is a common characteristic of the stagnation stage of the destination life cycle?
In which stage of the destination life cycle do 'psychocentrics' tend to visit the destination?
In which stage of the destination life cycle do 'psychocentrics' tend to visit the destination?
What happens to the local control of the destination during the development stage?
What happens to the local control of the destination during the development stage?
Which stage of the destination life cycle is marked by a well-established image that is no longer in fashion?
Which stage of the destination life cycle is marked by a well-established image that is no longer in fashion?
During which stage of the destination life cycle do residents begin to appreciate the importance of tourism?
During which stage of the destination life cycle do residents begin to appreciate the importance of tourism?
Study Notes
Tourism Policy Planning and Development
- Tourism planning is necessary to hold development to a particular level, maintaining the integrity of the area.
- The five basic purposes of tourism planning are:
- Identifying alternative approaches
- Adapting to the unexpected
- Maintaining uniqueness
- Creating the desirable
- Avoiding the undesirable
Butler's Tourism Destination Lifecycle Model
- The model has 7 distinct stages:
- Exploration: small numbers of adventurous visitors, lack of infrastructure, and local knowledge
- Involvement: local investment in tourism, increasing visitor numbers, and government infrastructure development
- Development: rapid growth in visitor numbers, heavy advertising, and increased amenities
- Consolidation: slowing growth rates, extensive advertising, and mass market appeal
- Stagnation: peak visitor numbers, established image, and heavy reliance on repeat visitation
- Rejuvenation: attempts to revitalize the destination and attract new visitors
- Decline: significant decline in visitor numbers and economic benefits
Planning in Tourism
- Planning is a dynamic process of setting goals, developing strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules to accomplish the goals.
- It is a multidimensional activity that considers social, economic, political, and technological factors.
Plog's Allocentric, Midcentric, and Psychocentric Groups
- Allocentric Group: innovators in the travel market, seeking less crowded and unique destinations
- Midcentric Group: mass market appeal, peak sales volumes, and maturity phase of the product life cycle
- Psychocentric Group: final point in the destination life cycle, lost appeal to both market innovators and mass market
Reasons for Planning
- To hold development to a particular level and maintain the integrity of the area
- To avoid over-commercialization and loss of unique appeals
- Destination life cycles can be extended if change is anticipated and adapted to
Characteristics of Tourism Industry
- Tourism is an invisible export industry
- Tourists require supporting goods and services
- Tourism is a fragmented product
- Tourism is a perishable product
- Tourism is subject to unpredictable external influences
- Tourism consumes and creates waste
- Local investment in tourism can lead to loss of local control
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Test your knowledge on the introduction to tourism policy planning and development. Explore key concepts and principles in this field.
