mR . mahirarao prakash p. m. a. ii (app. geography)

mahirarao prakash p. m. a. ii (app. geography)Components of Tourism

Definition of tourismTourism comprise the activities of persons traveling to staying in places out side their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for the purpose of leisure, business and other purposes.

Three Basic Components of TourismAccessibility (Reachability / Transportation

Accommodation

Attraction (Local)

BASIC COMPONENTSAccessibilityAirRailwaySeaAttractionMonumentsMuseumsZooRiversBeachesArt GalleriesHill StationsNatural AttractionsAccommodationHotelMotelsInnsGuest HotelsYouth HotelsResort HotelsCircuit HotelsHetitage HotelsFarm HousesRoadCamping sites & etcMan made lake & etc

Accessibility (Reachability/Transportation)Accessibility means reachability to the place of destination through various means of transportation. Transportation should be regular, comfortable, economical and safe.Today there are various means of transportation like airlines, railways, surface and water transportation. The transportation should be there for all kinds of tourists and destinations.

AccommodationIt is a place where tourists can find food and shelter provided he/she is in a fit position to pay for it. There are various types of accommodation from a seven star deluxe hotel to a normal budget class hotel.

. Attraction Attraction means anything that creates a desire in any person to travel in a specific tourist destination or attraction. The locale may be used to include the holiday destination and what it offers to the tourist. The holiday destination may offer natural attractions.Fashion is an important factor in the demand for various tourist attractions and amenities. The tourist who visits a particular place for its natural beauty may decide to visit some other attractions due to a change in fashion.

Elements of tourism1. Pleasing weatherFine weather with warm sun shine is one of the most important attractions of any tourist place. Particularly good weather plays an important role in making a holiday pleasant or an unpleasant experience.

2. Scenic attractionsNo doubt scenic attractions are very important factors in tourism. Scenery consisting of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, forests, deserts, is strong forces attracting people to visit them.

3. Historical and cultural factorsHistorical and cultural interest exercised tremendous influence over travelers

Large numbers of tourists are attracted every year as like Tajmahal (India), Ajanta and Ellora caves (architecture and painting)

4. AccessibilityAccessibility is another important factor of tourism. There should be accessibility for each and every location of tourist attractions. If their locations are inaccessible by the normal means of transport, it would be of little importance. All kinds of transport facilities are to be made available for such locations. The distance factor also plays am important role in determining a tourists choice of a destination. Longer distance cost much than to short distances.

5. Amenities:Facilities are very essential for any tourist centre. They are considered necessary aid to the tourist centre. For a seaside resort facilities like swimming, boating, yachting surf riding and such other facilities like deeming recreationsThere are two types of amenities wise. natural and man made. Beaches, sea-bathing, fishing, climbing, trekking, viewing etc. are come under the former category. As like entertainments

6. Safety and SecuritySafety and security are vital to providing quality in tourism. More than any other economic activity, the success or failure of a tourism destination depends on being able to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors.

7. Other factorshospitality is one such factor among the variety of factors. It is the duty of the host country to be hospitable towards tourists. For this French and Indian governments have done a lot. A series of short films on various themes like being courteous, cleanliness and welcoming a visitor were prepared and exhibited through a wide network cinema theatres all over the country. Slogans like welcome a visitor- send back a friend were displayed at various important exists and entry points like railway stations, airports and seaports. Following the above methods, many other countries launched Be nice campaigns. It means that the tourists must be treated as friends.