Development and Management of Visitor Attractions

Visitor attractions represent a complex sector of the tourism industry and are the catalytic focus for the development of tourism infrastructure and services. There are many attractions and tourism interests which influence people decision to travel. Depending on ones particular taste in adventure, there are many options to tourism and attractions that one can enjoy, discovering what and where are the questions that people commonly search for when seeking an educational and exciting vacation. People enjoy the experience of travelling, and discovering new things, they like experiencing travel, attractions and tourism. People love to get out of there daily routine and do something exciting and out of the ordinary. There are many, many attractions and tourism activities world wide that draw million of people to travel and take in a new fascinating experience. Some tourism attractions include boating or sailing, hiking, fishing, water activities, horseback riding, uncovering the mystery behind ancient foundations and architecture. Travelling and experiences tourism attractions are one of the main reasons why people travel. A destination cannot promote products and experiences it doesn’t have. Destination development is a continuous process of coordination and development of amenities, facilities, products and services that support host communities to deliver quality experiences for visitors and enhance residents well-being. Managing destination development is fundamental to successful ‘Implementation’ of tourism management; where destination managers and stakeholders put into action the priority strategies and plans developed during the ‘Destination Planning’ process. A must read book for the tourism industry professionals to enhance their vision and skill towards Management.