ATTRACTION

The central aspects of tourism are attractions. Attractions, by definition, have the ability to draw people to them. Although attractions for the visitor concern the satisfaction perceived from the experiences, the task for the planner is to create an environment made up in part of “attractions” that will provide an opportunity for the visitor to enjoy a visit.
Attractions are the on-locations places in regions that not only provide the things for tourists to see and do but also offer the magnetism for travel.

As the market changes over time, so do attractions even though they often have physical roots. Regions contemplating new development or expansion of tourism need to place high priority on the planning, establishment, and quality operation of attractions.

Although tourists are motivated to visit a destination to satisfy various needs and wants, they are also motivated to visit a destination because of certain characteristics. The characteristics that attract tourists are:

• Natural Resources (attractions)

• Climate

• Culture

• History

• Ethnicity

• Accessibility

Types of Attractions


One way of classifying tourist attractions is on the basis of two very important types of tourism:

Touring Circuit, and
Longer-stay (focused)

Touring Circuit Attractions

Touring Circuit attractions must satisfy touring markets – those traveling for business or pleasure on tours that include many separate locations. They need not be of qualities that bear repetation by the same users.

Longer –stay Attractions

Longer stay attractions are at or clustered about destination areas. These attractions are used by the same users repeatedly over entire vacation or business trip periods.