Attractions and Events

attractions and events

places, activities, or experiences that draw visitors to a destination, often serving as the main motivation for travel

attraction

any place or activity that draws visitors’ attention and interest

natural attraction

nature-based sites such as beaches, mountains, or waterfalls

man-made attraction

theme parks, museums, or monuments

designed intentionally to enhance a destination’s appeal, identity, and tourism demand

cultural attraction

sites showcasing heritage, traditions, and art

event tourism

tourism that is motivated by the staging of events, where people travel to a destination specifically to attend or participate in an event

both a tourism product and destination marketing strategy

festival

special occasion celebrating culture, religion, or community

mega-event

large scale events with international participation

hallmark event

unique events strongly associated with a location

a recurring or regular event

help destinations become recognizable and memorable to tourists

community event

local celebrations organized by residents

special event

a one-time or infrequent occasion that attracts visitors

often supported by sponsors or organizations

theme park

an amusement park built around a particular idea or story

heritage site

a location recognized for its cultural, historical, or natural significance

interpretation center

a facility that educates visitors about an attraction’s meaning and value

focus on learning and appreciation, not just entertainment

visitor management

process of handling visitor flow and experience at attractions

event management

planning, organizing, and execution of events

creates jobs and business opportunities

Small and Medium enterprises

SMEs

venue

place where an event or activity is held

admission fee

cost paid by visitors to enter an attraction or event

event promotion

advertising and marketing activities to attract attendees

tourist attraction lifecycle

stages of growth, maturity, and decline of an attraction over time

explains how visitor numbers, popularity, facilities, and management needs to change over time