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 $ 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 . 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 Backpack/Wilderness Camp Exercising w/Equipment Softball Swimming Volleyball Camping (vacation/overnight) Dart Throwing Bicycle Riding Football (tackle) Bowling Skateboarding Aerobic Exercising In-Line Roller Skating Hiking Scooter Riding Workout at Club Skiing (alpine) Running/Jogging Mountain Biking (off road) Fishing Archery (target) Weight Lifting Paintball Games Basketball Snowboarding Billiards/Pool Kayaking Golf Target Shooting - Airgun Yoga Hunting w/Bow & Arrow Boating, Motor/Power Water Skiing Target Shooting (net) Gymnastics Hunting with Firearms Hockey (ice) Soccer Muzzle loading Table Tennis Wrestling Baseball Skiing (cross country) Tennis *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 Gymnastics Skiing (cross country) Aerobic Exercising Billiards/Pool Kayaking Tennis Hiking Running/Jogging Basketball Baseball Hockey (ice) Skiing (alpine) Football (tackle) Bicycle Riding Swimming Fishing Exercise Walking Target Shooting - Airgun Water Skiing Source: National Sporting Goods Association. TOP 20 NATIONAL PARK UNITS FOR RECREATION VISITS IN 2009
