Attractions

Attractions fuel the desire to...?

Travel

Attractions have an enormous impact on which of the following segments?

Lodging, Food & Bev, and Retail

Attractions typically provide a large number of jobs and tax revenues to the local and/or state governments in which they are located.

True

All of the following are industry classifications for attractions EXCEPT for which?

Customer Rating

Which of the following would be considered a primary status attraction?

Disney

A good example of a public ownership attraction would be which of the following?

National Monuments

The main purpose of a publicly owned attraction is...?

to educate and preserve our cultural heritage and green space

The Mission Hills complex in China is a perfect example of...?

retailtainment

Attraction

Places we visit and the things we do while we are traveling for leisure.

What are the lifeblood of tourism?

Attractions

What are the common classifications of attractions?

Status, origin (natural or pure man-made attractions), lifespan, ownership (public vs. private), profit orientation, product attributes (topography, culture and heritage, planned play environments, events, entertainment)

What are some planned play environments?

sporting facilities, theme and amusement parks, gaming, shopping, industrial and agricultural

What are some careers in attractions?

Forestry & park services, operations, governance, human resources, sustainability

What is the purpose of private attraction ownership?

to make money