Visitor Attraction Categorization

Study Notes

Man-Made vs. Natural: Attractions can be classified as either constructed by humans or naturally occurring.
- Examples of Man-Made Attractions: Petronas Twin Towers, Legoland
- Examples of Natural Attractions: National Parks, Mountains, Seas
Nodal vs. Linear: Attractions can be categorized based on their spatial distribution.
- Nodal Attractions are concentrated in one location, like a city center.
- Linear Attractions are spread along a route, like a scenic highway.
Site vs. Event: Attractions can be categorized based on their duration and nature.
- Sites are attractions that are permanent and exist in a physical location, like a historical building.
- Events are temporary attractions, occurring over a specific period, like a festival.

Pre-Historical Sites: Associated with "lost" cultures, attractive due to their mystery. For example, prehistorical rock paintings.
Historical Sites: Associated with recorded civilizations, like heritage museums and museums.
Contemporary Sites: Living cultural sites, like homestays and cultural villages.
Economic Activity Sites: Examples include wineries.
Recreational Activity Sites: Examples include theme parks and casinos.

Religious Events: Examples include Thaipusam and Maulidur Rasul.
Sporting Events: Examples include FIFA World Cup, Formula 1, and Cricket T20.
Festivals: Examples include Beerfest and Colors of Malaysia.

Independent Tours: Offer minimal structure and prepaid features like accommodation, breakfast, and transfers. Provide reasonable freedom for travelers.
Hosted Tours: Include a local host who assists with planning and offers recommendations. More structured than Independent Tours but still allow flexibility.
Escorted Tours: Most structured and organized with little freedom. Travelers are accompanied by a tour manager and a tour guide.