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Friday, August 10, 2012

Components of Tourism



1.       Attraction
2.       Accommodation
3.       Accessibility/transportation
4.       Amenities’

Others aspects of attraction of tourism

1.       Cultural aspects
2.       Entertainment
3.       Scene
4.       Tradition
5.       Other attractions

Due to the point of destination management , the attractions are of two types

1.       Original attractions
2.       Purpose made attractions

Basically they are of two types

1.       Natural attractions

a.       Bio diversity
b.      Flora and fauna
c.       Mountains and valleys
d.      National parks
e.      Caves, George, natural view, rock formations, geological importance
f.        Sea and beaches
g.       Geyser and hot spring.       

2.       Man made attractions

Accommodation

Accommodation is the matrix of tourism, and is thus the obvious choice to play a distinctive role in the development of this expanding industry.” A.K Bhatta

Accommodation is either hotel or other establishments at which sleeping accommodation is provided by way of trade and business.

Types of accommodation

1.       Serviced accommodation

a.       International hotels
b.      Resorts hotels
                                                               i.      All season resort
                                                             ii.      Summer resort
                                                            iii.      Winter resort
                                                           iv.      Warm winter resort
                                                             v.      Jungle resort
                                                           vi.      Village resort
c.       Commercial hotels
d.      Residential hotels
e.      Floating hotels
f.        Heritage hotels

2.       Supplementary or self catering accommodation

a.       Motels
b.      Tourist holiday village
c.       Bed and breakfast establishments
d.      Caravan and camping sites
e.      Youth hostel
f.        Pension

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