6 Questions
What model was formulated by Prof Richard W. Butler to analyze the development of a tourist destination?
OWNUJ model
During which stage of tourism development do locals start to adapt to the increasing number of tourists?
Consolidation stage
When does a tourist destination experience stagnation?
When the number of tourist arrivals starts to decline
What happens when a tourist destination reaches its limit in terms of accommodating tourists?
Facilities are not quite accessible, and environmental, economic, and social problems start to occur.
What ties the local economy to tourism in a destination?
2000 logo economy being tied to tourism
What do locals start to discover when a stagnation phase begins at a destination?
Locals start to discover the negative aspects of the destination.
Study Notes
Tourism Development Model
- The Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) model was formulated by Prof. Richard W. Butler to analyze the development of a tourist destination.
Stages of Tourism Development
- In the involvement stage, locals start to adapt to the increasing number of tourists.
- Stagnation occurs when a tourist destination experiences a decline in tourism activity due to overcrowding, environmental degradation, and loss of attractiveness.
- When a tourist destination reaches its limit in terms of accommodating tourists, it enters a decline or rejuvenation phase.
Economic Ties
- Tourism multiplier effect ties the local economy to tourism in a destination, where the revenue generated from tourism stimulates local economic growth.
Stagnation Phase
- During the stagnation phase, locals start to discover the negative impacts of tourism, such as environmental degradation, loss of cultural identity, and increased costs of living.
Test your knowledge on the stages of tourist destination development, from exploration to consolidation. Learn about the OWNUJ model formulated by Prof Richard W. Butler and the impacts of local involvement on infrastructure development. Explore the challenges faced by governments and the evolution of tourist destinations.
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