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Lecture Tourism: Principles, practices, philosophies (12th edition): Chapter 8 - Charles R. Goeldner, J. R. Brent Ritchie

Chapter 8 - Attractions, recreation, and other tourist draws. After completing this unit, you should be able to: Examine the attractions sphere, look at the role of theme parks, understand the gaming industry, describe public and commercial recreation facilities, recognize shopping as a travel attraction. | Attractions, Entertainment, Recreation, and Other Tourist Draws 8 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Examine the attractions sphere. Look at the role of theme parks. Understand the gaming industry. Describe public and commercial recreation facilities. Recognize shopping as a travel attraction. OPERATING SECTORS OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW OF ATTRACTIONS Attractions Historical Sites Cultural Attractions Natural Attractions Events Recreation Entertainment Attractions Archeological Sites Architecture Cuisine Monuments Industrial Sites Museums Ethnic Concerts Theatre Landscape Seascape Parks Mountains Flora Fauna Coasts Islands Mega-Events Community Events Festivals Religious Events Sports Events Trade Shows Corporate Sightseeing Golf Swimming Tennis Hiking Biking Snow Sports Theme Parks Amusement Parks Casinos Cinemas Shopping Facilities Performing Arts Centers Sports Complexes TOP 25 GLOBAL THEME PARKS GAMING The gaming industry is a $92.3 billion business. The industry employs directly and indirectly more than 1 million people. 87 percent of American people view casino entertainment as acceptable for themselves or others. Indian reservation gaming is a growth industry. TOP 20 U.S. CASINO MARKETS BY ANNUAL REVENUE 2010 PARTICIPATION – RANKED BY TOTAL PARTICIPATION PARTICIPATED MORE THAN ONCE (IN MILLIONS) SEVEN (7) YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Percent Percent Sport Total Change Sport Total Change Exercise Walking 95.8 2.6% Backpack/Wilderness Camp 11.1 -9.3% Exercising w/Equipment 55.3 -3.4% Softball 10.8 -8.4% Swimming 51.9 3.4% Volleyball 10.6 -1.0% Camping (vacation/overnight) 44.7 -12.0% Dart Throwing 10.5 -14.1% Bicycle Riding 39.8 4.3% Football (tackle) 9.3 4.8% Bowling 39.0 -13.3% Skateboarding 7.7 -8.5% Aerobic Exercising 38.5 16.3% In-Line Roller Skating 7.5 -5.4% Hiking 37.7 10.9% Scooter Riding 7.4 -9.4% Workout at Club 36.3 -5.3% Skiing (alpine) 7.4 5.6% Running/Jogging 35.5 10.3% Mountain Biking (off road)7.2 -13.5% Fishing 33.8 2.8% Archery (target) 6.5 -8.3% Weight Lifting 31.5 -8.8% Paintball Games 6.1 -2.7% Basketball 26.9 10.1% Snowboarding 6.1 -1.2% Billiards/Pool 24.0 14.8% Kayaking 5.6 14.8% Golf 21.9 -2.0% Target Shooting - Airgun 5.3 2.4% Yoga 20.2 28.1% Hunting w/Bow & Arrow 5.2 -16.7% Boating, Motor/Power 20.0 -16.2% Water Skiing 5.2 0.6% Target Shooting (net) 19.8 0.3% Gymnastics 4.8 23.5% Hunting with Firearms 16.3 -13.5% Hockey (ice) 3.3 7.9% Soccer 13.5 -0.3% Muzzle loading 3.1 -19.6% Table Tennis 12.8 -3.7% Wrestling 2.9 -0.9% Baseball 12.5 8.9% Skiing (cross country) 2.0 19.5% Tennis 12.3 13.2% *Percent Change is from 2008 Source: National Sporting Goods Association. SPORTS PARTICIPATION GROWTH IN 2010, RANKED BY PERCENT CHANGE PARTICIPATED MORE THAN ONCE (IN MILLIONS) SEVEN (7) YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER 2010 Percent Total Change Yoga 20.2 28.1% Gymnastics 4.8 23.5% Skiing (cross country) 2.0 19.5% Aerobic Exercising 38.5 16.3% Billiards/Pool 24.0 14.8% Kayaking 5.6 14.8% Tennis 12.3 13.2% Hiking 37.7 10.9% Running/Jogging 35.5 10.3% Basketball 26.9 10.1% Baseball 12.5 8.9% Hockey (ice) 3.3 7.9% Skiing (alpine) 7.4 5.6% Football (tackle) 9.3 4.8% Bicycle Riding 39.8 4.3% Swimming 51.9 3.4% Fishing 33.8 2.8% Exercise Walking 95.8 2.6% Target Shooting - Airgun 5.3 2.4% Water Skiing 5.2 0.6% Source: National Sporting Goods Association. TOP 20 NATIONAL PARK UNITS FOR RECREATION VISITS IN 2009