The title of fiesta of international tourist interest is an honorary distinction of being given in spain by the general secretariat of tourism of the ministry of industry, tourism and trade of the government of spain, granted to the fiestas or events involving manifestations of cultural and popular tradition, with particular regard to their ethnic characteristics and special importance as. Special interest tourism is a type of tourism that facilitates the customisation of tourism activities to cater to the specific interests of individuals and or groups. This book analyses the growth and nature of this area, the range and type of activities available, the business opportunities and management problems they present and likely future trends. Points to remember these categories overlap in many cases. Tourism new zealands marketing to special interest sectors aims to inspire high value visitors to put new zealand at the top of their holiday list. There are various types of tourism branches in incredible india, the ministry of tourism has identified 10 niche products for development, promotion, to attract tourists with specific interest and india as a 365 days tourist destination. Exodus is tour operator who are an independent organisation and are web based. Special interest tourism report by daniel brooke on prezi.
Learn about business tourism, tourism for the elderly, cultural and arts tourism, food and wine tourism, and more. The tourism sector is one of the largest moneygenerating sectors in the world. Pdf conceptualizing special interest tourism frameworks. Tourism industry is has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the world and economically important for rapid growth for india. Special interest tourism is growing rapidly due to a discerning and heterogeneous travel market and the demand for more focused activity or interest based tourism experiences. Tourism ii special interest tourism study tourism for special target markets. Learning, enjoying and partaking in something unique lets us expand our capabilities as well as increasing our level of understanding of a particular subject or location. The exploding business of travel and tourism by elizabeth becker, tourism. Mar 20, 2018 marketing in travel and tourism aims to guide and support readers through the complexities of tourism marketing in the 21st century. Special interest tourism concept the writepass journal.
Special interest tourism is defined as travelling with the primary motivation of practising or enjoying a special interest. Conceptualizing special interest tourism frameworks for analysis. The exploding business of travel and tourism hardcover by. Tourism is the most effective means of satisfying recreational needs. Special interest tourism sit is the provision of customised tourism activities that caters to the specific interests of groups and individuals. Special interest tourism and heritage tourism tourism essay. Special interest sectors, such as golf tourism or cycling tourism, refers to activities that have both a high personal appeal to travellers and can be the main reason for why they choose a certain. The international travel college of new zealand 4 classification of special interest tourism. A more mature travelling public is increasingly seeking experiences which satisfy a whole spectrum of interests. It is an everdeveloping industry, where new niches seem to crop up every now and then. Special interest tourism is one of the most exciting travel trends to hit the industry over the last decade, says theresa szejwallo, md of trafalgar south africa.
Elizabeth becker shelved 10 times as tourism avg rating 3. These journeys are designed and delivered in partnership with educational bodies, professional societies and independent experts. Mar 21, 2001 special interest tourism incorporates various sectors such as regional, urban, community, environmental, cruise, heritage, cultural, sex and educational tourism, all of which are discussed in this new text. Global in scope, it features indepth case studies written by renowned experts along with extensive statistical and graphic material. Special interest tourism and niche markets nature tourism. Sit has come to be recognized as a key contributor to the growth of the tourism sector. Marketing in travel and tourism aims to guide and support readers through the complexities of tourism marketing in the 21st century. This can include unusual hobbies, activities, themes or destinations, which tend to attract niche markets. This is a type of tourism that emerged after the dawn of the. Whether you are a yoga fanatic, a wine enthusiast, adventure seeker or an animal enthusiast, worldtravelservice offers exciting special interest tour packages for everyone. Sustainability in tourism special interest tourism and with special reference to heritage tourism in india is not a big issue. Indus discoveries organizes specialised tours across niche themes for experts, academic and professional institutions, alumni, societies and enthusiasts. Types of tourism the types of tourism are dynamic in time, they vary a lot. With an emphasis on linking theory to practice, it is.
Niche tourism examines one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism sector. It has been proposed that sit consists of four main experiences. Significant conceptual work by brotherton and himmetoglu distinguishes special interest tourists activity focused from general destination focused and mixed interest tourists. Pdf management of special interest tourism in terms of. Special interest tourism is one of the fastest growing segments within the tourism industry. These specialists cover all aspects of special interest tourism with one objective to demonstrate that cyprus is more than just a sun, sand and sea destination and to emphasize the human dimension of tourism, i. According to cohen 1984, during their stay in the destination, tourists interact with local residents and the. A natural history of four meals by michael pollan, godel, escher, bach. Check out the following types of tourism that will surely stimulate your curiosity and interest. Spatial feature of tourism is the kind of tourism resulting from mixing more types of. The term special interest tourism can be misleading, because often it is used in the context of visitor interests that in reality are of wider mainstream or major not minor or specialist market interest. Types of tourism article about types of tourism by the. Special interest tourism with exceptional emphasis on istriana region and kolubara district 61 aiming at faster popularization of special interest product, it is necessary to stimulate the development of destination management companies that have programs for preparation and development of different product segments. To describe a variety of other types of special interest tourism, including food tourism, senior tourism and sex.
A rapidly growing sector of the tourism industry provides for special interest or activity holidays, ranging from educational, through arts and culture, heritage, to sports and outdoor pursuits. Special interest tourism categories linkedin slideshare. Special interest tourism is growing rapidly due to a discerning and heterogeneous travel market and the demand for more focused activity or interestbased tourism experiences. To understand the reasons for change from mass packages to special interest tourism, learners should be. The importance of special interest tourism in terms of social, cultural and environmental perspective is discussed in this theoretical study. I wish to congratulate you on being awarded the first internationally classified certificate of invention in tourism in iran, in recognition of your exemplary leadership of a 30member research group from ihe university of edalat on management process and quality control of different special interests tours. On tourist map of india highlight famous sites for the following forms of tourism. This book approaches the topic from the perspective of both supply and demand, and addresses the complexities now inherent in this area of tourism. All you need to know about special interest tourism. Types and forms of tourism senior lecturer cornelia elena. In the uk, research indicate that over onethird of british consumers have either participated or engaged in a special interest holiday. Jun 16, 2012 points to remember these categories overlap in many cases. There are 478 trips to choose from, with the tours varying in length from 3 days up to 85.
This vacayholics article will tell you a bit about the different types of tourism that you may or may not know about. Special interest tourism takes many forms and is one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism industry. Tourism ii special interest tourism acs distance education. Special interest tourism incorporates various sectors such as regional, urban. However, at the same time tourism rises to another level and offers options that are outside of the ordinary realm of tourism. One of these that we shall look at now is dark tourism. A particular need or interest is addressed in the special interest tourism sector.
It started as a grassroots effort to support locally owned and operated bookshops, many of which have struggled to compete with large bookstore chains and online retailers. Bookstore tourism is a type of cultural tourism that promotes independent bookstores as a group travel destination. More recent types of specialism such as disaster tourism and volunteer tourism could be explored as a class as these can provide interesting areas for discussion. Special interest tourism by betty weiler author, colin michael hall editor isbn. Fiestas of international tourist interest of spain wikipedia. The types of tourism presented in a given period are generated by the needs of its objectives, the level of cultural and social facilities and the existing means of transport.
Special interest tourism products operate within a broad industry framework affecting the social, political, environmental and economic. A range of special interest tourist categories educational tourism for example, learn a language in the country where it is spoken. Special interest tourism incorporates various sectors such as regional. Topics covered include the development and planning of special interest tourism products, the characteristics of the market. Special interest travel special interest tour packages d.
Types of tourism article about types of tourism by the free. A more mature travelling public seeking experiences that satisfy a whole spectrum of interests has given rise to one of the fastest growing segments in the tourism industry. At its most basic, special interest tourism is leisure travel where the activity of interest dominates and directs destination selection. Special interest travel allows you to choose a theme for your experience. Author believes that it is the basic facilities and infrastructural development that will keep the interest of the tourists towards heritage tourism in india. Conceptualizing special interest tourism frameworks for. Each chapter of the book has been updated to include current evaluations of all the key developments in marketing, especially consumer centric marketing and the now focal role of the internet in the marketing mix. Conceptualizing special interest tourismframeworks for. Imaginative traveller is another adventure tourism tour operator. Books travel and tourism industry guide libguides at. Discover book depositorys huge selection of tourism industry books online. Special interest tourism weiler, betty, hall, colin michael on.
People can book a holiday to travel around in small groups to reduce the disturbance to the locals and reduce the negative impacts of tourism. Mar 12, 2015 however, at the same time tourism rises to another level and offers options that are outside of the ordinary realm of tourism. The first book on the topic was compiled by weiler and hall. Cycle tourism may involve aspects of green tourism, rural tourism, travelling for health and wine and food tourism. The international travel college of new zealand 2 specialised tourism involves group or individual tours by people who wish to develop certain interests and visit sites and places. This unit will focus on one form of special interest tourism to provide an overview of this important sector. Tows special interest tourism report culinary tourism in mikkeli, finland recommendations capitalize on its strengths local specialties natural resources local restaurants should increase social media presence work as a community increase international visibility. To advance understanding of special interest tourism sit, this paper will explore the complexities of this phenomenon in the early 21st century. Accordingly, there is a need for new tourism products, services and experiences that cater to these markets.
Alternative tourism is nowadays regarded as a key to sustainable development. In this case, tourism is undertaken to satisfy a particular interest or need. Many individuals wish to experience an authentic feel of cultural or social environments. Provides a broad analysis of the nature and growth, business opportunities and the management problems they present, the range and types of activities available as well as the current importance and future status of this rapidly evolving industry. Sep 17, 2016 special interest tourism sit has in the recent years been the focus of attention of tourism development. Special forms of tourism 997 words 4 pages special forms of tourism for the past few decades other forms of tourism, also known as niche tourism, have been becoming more popular, particularly. With its roster of expert contributors, this landmark work describes this new brand of tourism, discussing its strategies, policies, and. May 24, 2001 a more mature travelling public seeking experiences that satisfy a whole spectrum of interests has given rise to one of the fastest growing segments in the tourism industry. It started as a grassroots effort to support locally owned and operated bookshops, many of which have struggled to compete with large bookstore chains and online retailers the project was initiated in 2003 by larry portzline, a writer and college instructor in harrisburg. It has a comprehensive theoretical framework, and discusses initiatives, policies and strategies adopted internationally. Special inte rest tourism that alternative to the general.
Special interests cultural tour operators france tourism. Identification of different types of specialist tourism small group research to produce display on a specific type of sport or adventure specialist tourism provision working in pairs to research and make presentations on specific eco, green and volunteer tourism provision discussion research into different types of special interest tourism and. Cycle tourism integrating transport links to enable people to tour further afield on their or hired bicycles. Its helpful to be able to imagine a range of special interest tourism categories, though. This book provides an integrated picture of specialityniche tourism as a whole looking at both the macro and micro niche area.
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