11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies

Part Two: How Tourism is Organized

Learning Objectives

•Examine the attractions industry

•Look at the role of theme parks

•Understand the gaming industry

•Describe public andcommercial recreation facilities

•Recognize shoppingas a travel attraction

11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other

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Part Two: How Tourism is Organized

Operating Sectors of the Tourism Industry

11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other

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Part Two: How Tourism is Organized

Overview of AttractionsAttractions

HistoricalSites

CulturalAttractionsCultural

AttractionsNatural

AttractionsNatural

AttractionsEventsEvents RecreationRecreation Entertainment

AttractionsEntertainment

Attractions

ArcheologicalSites

Architecture

Cuisine

Monuments

IndustrialSites

Museums

Ethnic

Concerts

Theatre

Landscape

Seascape

Parks

Mountains

Flora

Fauna

Coasts

Islands

Mega-Events

CommunityEvents

Festivals

ReligiousEvents

SportsEvents

TradeShows

Corporate

Sightseeing

Golf

Swimming

Tennis

Hiking

Biking

Snow Sports

Theme Parks

AmusementParks

Casinos

Cinemas

ShoppingFacilities

PerformingArts

Centers

SportsComplexes

11th Edition - 2009 Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other

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Top U.S. Theme Park Admissions (2005)

Theme ParkAttendance

(millions)

1. The Magic Kingdom, Orlando 16.12. Disneyland, Anaheim, California 14.53. Epcot, Orlando 9.94. Disney-MGM Studios,

(now Disney Hollywood Studios) Orlando 8.7 5. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando 8.26. Universal Studios, Orlando 6.17. Disney’s California Adventure, Anaheim 5.88. Islands of Adventure at Universal, Orlando 5.7

9. Sea World, Orlando 5.610. Universal Studios, Los Angeles 4.7Source: Amusement Business magazine, based in Nashville, Tenn.

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Top European Theme Park Admissions

Rank, Attendance2005 Park and Location (in millions)

1 Disneyland Paris 10.2Marne la Vallée, France

2 Blackpool Pleasure Beach 6.0Blackpool, England

3 Tivoli Gardens 4.1Copenhagen, Denmark

4 Europa-Park 3.9Rust, Germany

5 Port Adventura 3.4Salou, Spain

6 De Efteling 3.3Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands

7 Liseberg 3.2Göteborg, Sweden

8 Gardaland 3.1Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy

9 Bakken 2.6Klampenborg, Denmark

10 Alton Towers 2.4Staffordshire, England

Source: Amusement Business.

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Gaming

• The gaming industry is a $83.7 billion business

• Employs directly and indirectly more than 1 million people

• 87 percent of American people view casino entertainment as acceptable for themselves or others

• Indian reservation gaming is a growth industrySource: American Gaming Association.

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2007 Participation – Ranked by Total Participation

Participated more than once (in millions)Seven (7) years of age and older

Percent PercentSport Total Change Sport Total Change

Exercise Walking 89.8 2.7% Volleyball 12.0 8.7%Exercising w/Equipment 52.8 0.8% In-Line Roller Skating 10.7 2.1% Swimming 52.8 -7.3% Yoga 10.7 naCamping (vacation/overnite) 47.5 -2.2% Scooter Riding

10.6 11.4%Bowling 43.5 -2.9% Skateboarding 10.1 4.2%Bicycle Riding 37.4 5.0% Softball 10.0 -20.0%Fishing 35.3 -13.0% Football (tackle) 9.2 -8.9%Workout at Club 33.8 -3.0% Paintball Games 7.4 -7.0%Weight Lifting 38.2 0.9% Mountain Biking (off road)7.4 -13.1%Boating, Motor/Power 31.9 8.9% Target Shooting (airgun) 6.6 7.9%Running/Jogging 30.4 5.5% Archery (target) 6.6 naAerobic Exercising 30.3 -9.9% Kayaking 5.9 naBilliards 29.5 -7.3% Hunting w/Bow & Arrow 5.7 -1.9%Hiking 28.6 -7.5% Skiing (alpine) 5.5 -14.1%Basketball 24.1 -9.7% Water Skiing 5.3 -16.2%Golf 22.7 -7.0% Snowboarding 5.1 -2.7%Target Shooting 20.9 9.7% Mtn/Rock Climbing 4.6 naHunting w/Firearms 19.6 -2.2% Muzzleloading 3.6 -3.2%Baseball 14.0 -4.7% Scuba Diving (open water) 2.4 na

Soccer 13.8 -1.8% Wrestling 2.1 -33.3%Backpack/Wilderness Camp 13.0 -2.4% Hockey (ice)

2.1 -10.3%Tennis 12.3 18.7% Skiing (cross country) 1.7 -35.0% Dart Throwing 12.1 na Lacrosse 1.2 na

Source: National Sporting Goods Association.

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Sports Participation Growth in 2007 (in millions)

2007 PercentTotal Change

1.Tennis 12.3 18.7%2.Scooter Riding 10.6 11.4%3.Target Shooting 20.9 9.7%4.Boating, Motor/Power 31.9 8.9%5.Volleyball 12.0 8.7%6.Target Shooting (airgun) 6.6 7.9%7.Running/Jogging 30.4 5.5%8.Bicycle Riding 37.4 5.0%9.Skateboarding 10.1 4.2%10.Exercise Walking 89.8 2.7%11.In-Line Roller Skating 10.7 2.1%12.Weight Lifting 33.2 0.9%13.Exercising w/Equipment 52.8 0.8%14.Soccer 13.8 -1.8%15.Hunting w/Bow & Arrow 5.7 -1.9%16.Camping (vacation/overnite) 47.5 -2.2%17.Hunting w/Firearms 19.5 -2.2%18.Backpack/Wilderness Camping 13.0 -2.4%19.Snowboarding 5.1 -2.7%20.Bowling 43.5 -2.9%Source: National Sporting Goods Association.

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