Site Evaluation in Tourism

These flashcards cover key concepts related to site evaluation in tourism, including definitions of important criteria and processes involved in tourism development.

Site Evaluation

The act of conducting on-site investigation of criteria items using appropriate methodologies such as direct observation, mapping, interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, and workshops.

Evaluation Criteria

Seven factors used to assess tourism sites: uniqueness and natural beauty, historical/cultural value, accessibility, availability of basic utilities, on-site facilities, property ownership, and quality of surroundings.

Uniqueness and Natural Beauty

A criterion assessing the unique attractions and aesthetic appeal of a site for tourism.

Historical/Cultural Value

A criterion that includes built heritage, festivals, culinary experiences, and museums that enhance a site’s tourism appeal.

Accessibility

A measure of how easy it is to reach a tourism site, including transport options and distance from service centers.

Basic Utilities

Essential services required for tourism, such as water supply, communication systems, drainage, and waste management.

On-site Facilities

Amenities available at the tourism site, including restrooms, accommodations, and activity facilities.

Problem Identification

The process of identifying issues affecting the tourism industry based on a listed inventory of tourism resources.

Problem Analysis

A method to break down problems into smaller components to understand their causes and effects; used to establish specific goals and solutions.

Problem Tree Analysis

A visual tool that illustrates cause-and-effect relationships between problems affecting tourism, consisting of roots (causes), trunk (core problem), and branches (effects).