With its roster of expert contributors, this landmark work describes this new brand of tourism, discussing its strategies, policies, and. Define special interest holiday noun and get synonyms. It encompasses publicly and privately owned tourist locations. This book approaches the topic from the perspective of both supply and demand, and addresses the complexities now inherent in this area of tourism. 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. The edm is located along the southeastern coast of the western cape province.
To investigate the interaction of tourists home environments and tourists experiences as part of the tourism trip cycle in. Special interest holiday noun meaning, pronunciation and more by macmillan dictionary. In general, special interest tourists exercise the same profession or have. Accessible tourism is the ongoing endeavour to ensure tourist destinations, products and services are accessible to all people, regardless of their physical limitations, disabilities or age. Tourism and travel electronic books ebooks for all free. Strategies for planning, marketing and managing special interest tourism products. The characteristics, motivations and expectations of special interest tourists. Ons is the uk governments single largest statistical producer. Special interests cultural tour operators france tourism. Sep 17, 2016 special interest tourism sit has in the recent years been the focus of attention of tourism development.
During your vacation, arrange your tour to visit the wild lives, monuments, beaches and temples. Exotic travel packages are offered on culinary tours, textile tours, tribal tours, eco tours, architecture tours and world heritage sites tour. Cycle tourism may involve aspects of green tourism, rural tourism, travelling for health and wine and food tourism. Any eligible applicant must follow the instructions and information within this chapter in order to apply for any td resources. Pdf management of special interest tourism in terms of. The tourists generally desire for souvenirs and siteseeing. They suggest that it is the provision of customised leisure and recreational experiences driven by the specific expressed interests of individuals and groups. 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. Indus discoveries organizes specialised tours across niche themes for experts, academic and professional institutions, alumni, societies and enthusiasts. Special interest tourism by betty weiler author, colin michael hall editor isbn. Points to remember these categories overlap in many cases.
Despite products being the central feature of the industry, much confusion washes over the concept. It is a traditional way where the daily program is fixed by the tour organizer. This type of tourism fits in well with an increased interest in slow travel. For adventure tourism and trekking in particular, there are some. To get a deeper insight in to the mysteries and the richness of india, go for special interest tours. Special interest tourism has emerged as a valuable niche market for tourism. These journeys are designed and delivered in partnership with educational bodies, professional societies and independent experts. For example, cultural and naturebased experiences which both assume many different forms and encompass multiple niches are highly significant and complementary market forces in their. Introduction to special interest tourism niche tourism. A special interest tourist chooses to engage with a product or service that satisfies particular interests and needs, so sit is tourism undertaken for a distinct and. Special interest holiday noun definition and synonyms. For many travellers who have discovered or rediscovered the joys of special interest travel, it is a both a transition and, to some extent, a way of transcending the commonplace.
Introduction to special interest tourismniche tourism. Tourism ii special interest tourism acs distance education. Very simply, pdf accessibility, or pdf remediation, is the process of making pdfs accessible to people using screen readers. This course builds an understanding of opportunities in such things as business tourism, festival tourism, cultural tourism, environmental tourism, senior tourism, food and wine tourism and much more. Future prospects and implications for special interest tourism. Special interest tourism sit is the provision of customised tourism activities that caters to the specific interests of groups and individuals. Aug 15, 2016 pdf accessibility has been a hot topic for some time now, but lately weve been inundated with requests. Overview of special interest tourismtourists mckercher and chan 2005 claimed. 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. Special interest tourism has been one of the driving forces behind the development of tourism, as it has allowed a huge product range which has expanded from a small market to now mainstream in the public domain as the phrase special interest can be found on most operators websites, these. Special interest tours in india in 20162017 indus discoveries. 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.
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. A useful definition comes from the honduran institute of tourism. This unit will focus on one form of special interest tourism to provide an overview of this important sector. Special interest tourism objects are one of the leading sectors developed in. Special interest tourism concept the writepass journal. Many individuals wish to experience an authentic feel of cultural or social environments. Inaccessibility definition of inaccessibility by the. Specialist travel agents and tour operators, listed alphabetically by country.
Special inte rest tourism that alternative to the general. Whether you like to take delight in capturing irretrievable moments in the lens or urge to catch the biggest fish in the river, whether you desire to explore the depth of cultural root of india or dream of traversing through the meandering vineyards in india, your special interest is. Each tourism region possesses unique characteristics regarding the role, importance, activity and the types of tourism accommodation available in the region. Special interest tourism management designs folder. Special interest tourism and niche tourism uk essays. Special interest tourism betty weiler, colin michael hall. Special interest travel in india the dazzling diversity of indias billionplus people and eonspanning cultures have long lured travelers. Its helpful to be able to imagine a range of special interest tourism categories, though. Special interest and sector research special interest sectors are activities or a travel style that potential visitors have high personal interest or passion for, that drives their travel decision. 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. The term has been defined by darcy and dickson 2009, p34 as.
Pdf accessibility has been a hot topic for some time now, but lately weve been inundated with requests. In this case, tourism is undertaken to satisfy a particular interest or need. Pdf conceptualizing special interest tourism frameworks. To understand the reasons for change from mass packages to special interest tourism, learners should be encouraged to consider the changes in society and personal motivation that may have led to this. The latter will be of great interest to those who are working in the field, but it also contains valuable information, links and resources for travellers with access requirements. Wildlife enthusiasts often have a special interest in a specific type of. 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. Sit has come to be recognized as a key contributor to the growth of the tourism sector. Some argue that this is due to the increased accessibility of these landforms and. Special interest tourism categories linkedin slideshare. Yet with a landmass of more than a million square miles stretching from the tropics to the breathtaking himalayas, the size of the subcontinent challenges one to first gain a footholdand then an.
India special interest tour offbeat destinations india. Reference to maslow may support this discussion, particularly the role of special interest activities in engendering the selfactualisation stage. A more mature travelling public is increasingly seeking experiences which satisfy a whole spectrum of interests. Guides need to have good knowledge of the local safety status and potential dangers.
In general, special interest tourists exercise the same profession or have a common hobby. African journal of hospitality, tourism and leisure volume. Special interest tourism takes many forms and is one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism industry. Relationship between special interest tourism and national park management alejandro espinosa s. Special interest tourism, 3rd edition cambridge scholars publishing. Special interest tourism products operate within a broad industry framework affecting the social, political, environmental and economic.
Topics covered include the development and planning of special interest tourism products, the characteristics of the market. The importance of special interest tourism in terms of social, cultural and environmental perspective is discussed in this theoretical study. More than 2000 free ebooks to read or download in english for your computer, smartphone, ereader or tablet. The special interest and niche tourism tourism essay. Enhancing tourism destination accessibility in developing. Our tours in this segment take you beyond the usual to encounter the extraordinary. A total of 896,726 residents used travel agent services without joining package tours, which is 4. One of these that we shall look at now is dark tourism. Special interest and sector research tourism new zealand. It has been proposed that sit consists of four main experiences. African journal of hospitality, tourism and leisure volume 5. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Accordingly, there is a need for new tourism products, services and experiences that cater to these markets.
Jun 16, 2012 points to remember these categories overlap in many cases. Special interest tours indus discoveries organizes specialised tours across niche themes for experts, academic and professional institutions, alumni, societies and enthusiasts. Special interest tourism incorporates various sectors such as regional, urban. From the provider aspect my own view, and sadly i am in the minority, is that the overall term of accessible tourism is fine so long as that market is then clearly segmented and defined so that information gathering both for providers of services and buyers is much more simplified. A particular need or interest is addressed in the special interest tourism sector. 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. Any eligible applicant must follow the instructions and information within this chapter in. For new zealand, it is about identifying those activities and interests where we can deliver an experience that is a world class standard and that.
Special interest tourism and niche markets nature tourism. Products like attractions are often confused with the activity and with services, but a product is more than these. Destination management organizations dmo are often the only advocates for a holistic tourism industry in a place. To advance understanding of special interest tourism sit, this paper will explore the complexities of this phenomenon in the early 21st century. This study was based and concentrated on the region known as the eden district municipality edm. As the tourists who participate in special interest tourism are the. Influence of popular culture on special interest tourists. To evaluate frameworks of special interest tourism in relation to the supply side product categories and demand side tourist typologies of the tourism industry.
The report provides a basis for understanding the state of accessible tourism in denmark and why. It involves tourism of organized large groups of people to special tourist locations. For example, religious places, theme parks, boat cruises, resort towns. Special interest tourism is one of the fastest growing segments within the tourism industry. Local tour guides must know which places are safe to visit and which are. Economic, sociocultural and environmental impacts of special interest tourism.
The world tourism organization 1985 defines special interest tourism as specialized tourism involving group or individual tours by people who wish to develop certain interests and visit sites and places connected with a specific subject. In the uk, research indicate that over onethird of british consumers have either participated or engaged in a special interest holiday. Trekking tourism from europe to asia cbi centre for the. Sometimes referred to as niche or contemporary tourism, this book provides a complete introduction to the study of special interest tourism for students. Tourism and travel electronic books ebooks for all. Enhancing tourism destination accessibility in developing countries through virtual worlds abstract the problem of destination accessibility is a vital concern in the sustainable tourism development in the emerging regions due to the increasing numbers of tourism business growth in the recent times. Overview these application guidelines are for all tourism development td applications.
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