Chapter 5 Attractions, Entertainment, Recreation, and Others

Prepared by Aj.Pornwasin Sirisawat Tourism Management Program, School of Management Mae Fah Luang University 2011

Learning Objectives

Examine the attractions sphere. Look at the role of theme parks Understanding gaming industry Describe public and commercial recreation facilities Recognize shopping as a travel attraction.

Attractions
Attractions can be classified in many ways: Theme or amusement parks Heritage, prehistoric, archeological attractions Recreation attractions indoor and outdoor activities

Attractions

Ayutthaya world cultural heritage

Wat Chaiwattanaram ruins, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Wat Prasrisanpetch, Ayutthaya

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Attractions (Cont.)
Attractions can be classified in many ways: (Cont.)

Industrial attractions - Wineries

entertainment attractions commercial attractions retail operation dealing in gifts, souvenirs and clothes

Gaming
Nevada and New Jersey The leader in gambling Las Vegas in Nevada The casino capital of the world

Gaming
Form of gambling casino Indian gambling charitable organization lotteries Gambling is available in many parts of the world as well as on cruise ships.

Gaming

Entertainment
Live entertainment - Music festival / concert Growing influence of entertainment on vacation travel choices ( The traveling public wants to have fun, to be entertained, to enjoy fantasy and to escape from realities of everyday life ) Development of super entertainment complexes

Entertainment

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Festivals and Events

Fair Festivals Market Parade Celebration Anniversary Sport event Charity endeavor

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Shopping
Manufacturing outlets : are fastest-growing segment of retail trade. Gift and Souvenir shops : with particular local handicraft and artwork.

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Education

Sources of talent for the industry

Provide courses in tourism

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summary

Attractions, gaming, recreation, entertainment, festivals and events, shopping, education, publishing, marketing and publicity organizations

are all involved in tourism business. Those play

the important roles in the tourism industry.

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Thank You

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