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Attractions & Entertainment: . Attractions Permanent, natural or constructed Venues (ie entertainment) Location of Events Events Temporary attractions. Seasonality. Attractions = Seasonal Shoulders = venues and events Staffing/Personnel Part-timers; pay more for longevity
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Attractions & Entertainment: • Attractions • Permanent, natural or constructed • Venues (ie entertainment) • Location of Events • Events • Temporary attractions
Seasonality • Attractions = Seasonal • Shoulders = venues and events • Staffing/Personnel • Part-timers; pay more for longevity • To generate shoulder attendance: • Target persons w/ flexible schedules • Complimentary amenities (ski/biking) • Discount season passes at end of season
*Heritage Museums & Historical Zoos & Aquariums Parks & Preserves *Commercial Amusement parks Theme Parks Gaming Shopping *Live Entertainment Sporting Activities Performing Arts Fairs, Festivals & Events - W. Edmonton Mall! 20 million visitors! Types of Attractions
Destinations – Chapter 9 • Resort Destination vs. Destination Resort • Vail, CO vs. Disney World • Romans were 1st to enjoy resorts • Urban Tourism • Visiting cities as the destination • Seasonality • Weather (beach/ski) and school (Disney)
Classifying Destinations Seasonal Seasonal Delights -Mt. resort - Seaside resort Sporting Activities - Ski/Golf Far from the Maddening Crowd -ranches, hunt/fish Limited Dvlpmt High-Level Dvlpmt Year-Round Playgrounds -ships, spas, casinos *integrated resorts Links to the Past - heritage/religious Bright Lights & City Sights - urban destinations Non-Seasonal