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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 and commercial recreation facilities. Recognize shopping as a travel attraction .
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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 and commercial recreation facilities. • Recognize shopping as a travel attraction. Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment and Other
Part Two: How Tourism Is Organized Overview of Attractions Attractions Cultural Attractions Natural Attractions Events Recreation Entertainment Attractions Historical Sites Sightseeing Mega-Events Landscape Theme Parks Community Events Golf Archeological Sites Seascape Amusement Parks Architecture Swimming Festivals Parks Casinos Cuisine Religious Events Tennis Mountains Monuments Cinemas Sports Events Hiking Flora Industrial Sites Shopping Facilities Biking Fauna Trade Shows Museums Snow Sports Performing Arts Centers Coasts Corporate Ethnic Islands Concerts Sports Complexes Theatre Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment and Other
Part Two: How Tourism Is Organized Top U.S. Theme Park Admissions (2000) • Theme ParkAttendance • (millions) • The Magic Kingdom, Orlando 15.4 • Disneyland, Anaheim, California 13.9 • Epcot, Orlando 10.6 • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando 8.3 • Disney-MGM Studios, Orlando 8.9 • Universal Studios, Orlando 8.1 • Islands of Adventure at Universal, Orlando 6.0 • 8.a Universal Studios, Los Angeles 5.4 • 8.a Sea World, Orlando, Florida 5.2 • 9. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 5.0 • 10. Sea World San Diego, California 3.6 a: Ties Source: Amusement Business magazine, based in Nashville, Tenn. Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment and Other
Part Two: How Tourism Is Organized Top European Theme Park Admissions Chapter 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment and Other