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Definitions
Travel
Destination orientation Purposeful Direct
Tourism
Leisure pursuit Acquisition activity Meandering
Tourism Cycle
Leave home Use transportation to travel away Arrive or journey in a new place or space Acquire mementos and souvenirs Use transportation to travel back Arrive back home Use mementos to reconstruct trip
Advancements in Travel
A system of currency exchange Roman coins Greek games Common language (Latin) 2. Rural to urban movement Grand Tour (16th century) Spa and seaside resort (19th century)
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New Style North-South flow Many short breaks Latin and Asian destinations Artificial environments Specialty markets
Chapter 1
Attractions and Services for the Traveler and Tourist
Attraction Destinations
PRIMARY Extended time Breadth of appeal Market orientation (Disney-amusement) Site orientation (Aspen-sport) SECONDARY Short time; stopover Narrow focus (MOMA - education) Accessible to transport Roadside attractions
Facilities
Lodging Food and beverage Support Industries (goods, services, activities) Proximity to transportation Hospitality programs
Souvenirs
Integral part of economic structure of destination Serve as tangible symbols to commemorate travel experiences Act as site markers of visitation Embody memories and recollections of travel
Function of souvenirs
Pictorial images (photos, postcards, books) Pieces-of-the-rock (collected from nature) Symbolic shorthand (miniatures) Markers (inscribed with location; t-shirt) Local products (food, crafts, art)
Souvenir meanings
Niave travelers assign public meanings to souvenirs that are specific to the locale and are representations of some geographic space; conspicuous authenticity Experienced travelers see souvenirs as private representations of hedonics (pleasures) that relate to friends, family or other experiences; abstract authenticity
Chapter 2
Tourism impacts on the economy, society, culture and environment
Sustainable Tourism
Improves quality of life for host community Provides high quality experience for visitor Sensitive to ecology and biology of region Strengthens community identity Compatible with local values Manages tourism development resources
Chapter 7
Tourism Marketing
Segmentation
Demographic and socioeconomic Geographic Purpose of trip Behavioral Psychographic Product-related Channel of distribution
Positioning
Determine how tourists perceive position Evaluate whether to establish, change or reinforce that position Objective positioning - match site attributes with tourist needs Subjective positioning - correct misperceptions; repositioning
Positioning approaches
Product features (Swiss Alps) Benefits, problem solution, needs (LaCostas full service spa) Special usage occasion (Honeymoon at Madonna Inn) User category (Avis Number 2) Against a competitor (Dont take Amex) Product class (Love Boat)
Marketing planning
Situation analysis - economy, consumers, competition, trends, SWOT Goals- segments, position, objectives and strategies Marketing mix - integrated brand communication Implementation - tracking and modification Evaluation - effectiveness, accountability
Chapter 8
Tourism Promotional Communication
Promotional objectives
Initiate new travel behavior with information and incentives Change existing travel attitudes through persuasion Reinforcing desirable travel behavior with reminders
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Select target market and market segments Set objectives based on consumer research and a results orientation Establish a task-objective based budget Determine a message to support product/service position Create message format and appeal
Building relationships
Data base marketing for direct mail WWW electronic brochures Telemarketing or 800 response Event marketing Merchandising
Building partnerships
Foster marketing and promotional partnerships with transportation, suppliers, business in host and originating countries Link brand to companion brand with similar image or market segment Use cooperative efforts to share costs for extended reach and impressions