Nature and Tourism The Beauty of the Natural World 1. What factors influence the number of tourists who will visit a destination?

Natural spaces and other factors that attract tourists Lakes, rivers and mountains Lakes, rivers and mountains Wildlife, gaming and adventure Wildlife, gaming and adventure Forests and Parks Forests and Parks World Heritage sites World Heritage sites Chances to relax Chances to relax Safety and security Safety and security Quality of services Quality of services Quality of foods and beverages Quality of foods and beverages Reasonable expenses Reasonable expenses Hospitality of the indigenous population Hospitality of the indigenous population

Some of the outdoor activities that influence tourists to visit a destinationSome of the outdoor activities that influence tourists to visit a destination Walking Walking Cycling Cycling Hiking Hiking Sea kayak Sea kayak Canoeing Canoeing

Outdoor activities-Continued Beaches Beaches Volleyball Volleyball Camping Camping

Variables Variables play an important role in how people enjoy the natural environment. Variables play an important role in how people enjoy the natural environment. The age of the tourists The age of the tourists Their health Their health The natural characteristics of the site The natural characteristics of the site The season The season

Age makes a difference People of different ages enjoy nature differently. People of different ages enjoy nature differently. Such enjoyment is connected to variables as peoples’ interests, income levels, personal experiences, health, and physical endurance levels. Such enjoyment is connected to variables as peoples’ interests, income levels, personal experiences, health, and physical endurance levels. Category Activity type Examples Young Adults Hard Adventure Extreme sports, mountain biking, skiing Families Packaged trips skiing holidays, parks, camping skiing holidays, parks, camping Seniors Soft adventure Cruises, bird watching

Activities in diagrams Mountain Climbing Mountain Climbing Family trips Family trips Soft adventure Soft adventure

Site factors site factors Tourist enjoy what the natural world offers. Tourist enjoy what the natural world offers. The physical and natural characteristics of a place is called Site Factors. The physical and natural characteristics of a place is called Site Factors. Destination have diverse site factors and offer diverse activities for tourists. Destination have diverse site factors and offer diverse activities for tourists.

Choice of destinations depend on tourist needs and wants Natural Location Young adults FamiliesSeniors Mountains Climbing rocks, wilderness hiking, Snowboarding Visiting look out sites, horse trails Tram lifts, gentle walking trails Beaches Surfing, beach volleyball Picnic areas Supervising swimming Beach walks, swimming Rivers Running rapids, canoeing Rafting,Cruising Tour boats, fishing Forests Mountain biking, Wilderness camping Trail hikes, photography Bird watching, nature walks