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. This book approaches the topic from the perspective of both supply and demand, and addresses the complexities now inherent in this area of tourism. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products. Thus natural scenery, favourable weather and climate and cultural heritage are used for area development through promotion of tourism.
Europe is a key source market for adventure tourism such as trekking trips. The importance of special interest tourism in terms of social, cultural and environmental perspective is discussed in this theoretical study. Dark tourism as a type of special interest tourism. More than 2000 free ebooks to read or download in english for your computer, smartphone, ereader or tablet. In the uk, research indicate that over onethird of british consumers have either participated or engaged in a special interest holiday. Read tourism books like travel and tourism competitiveness report part 23 and to hellholes and back for free with a free 30day trial.
In general, special interest tourists exercise the same profession or have a common hobby. Introduction to special interest tourismniche 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. The company was founded in poole, dorset by chris lloyd, who had been acting as the sales and marketing agent for nexus books since 1993. Explore the nature and development of special interest 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. Wildlife tourism from europe cbi centre for the promotion of. June 9, 2020 june 19, 2020 early booking savings available. Trekking tourism from europe to asia cbi centre for the. It is based on field research conducted in cuba, including visits to tourism businesses and interviews with officials, executives, workers, and tourists themselves. Whether you are a yoga fanatic, a wine enthusiast, adventure seeker or an animal enthusiast, worldtravelservice offers exciting special interest tour packages for everyone.
Special interest tourism incorporates various sectors such as regional, urban. Sep 17, 2016 special interest tourism sit has in the recent years been the focus of attention of tourism development. Destination management organizations dmo are often the only advocates for a holistic tourism industry in a place. Alternative tourism is nowadays regarded as a key to sustainable development. In general, special interest tourists exercise the same profession or have. Tourism new zealands marketing to special interest sectors aims to inspire high value visitors to put new.
With its roster of expert contributors, this landmark work describes this new brand of tourism, discussing its strategies, policies, and. 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. Tourism and travel electronic books ebooks for all free. Jun 16, 2012 points to remember these categories overlap in many cases.
Products like attractions are often confused with the activity and with services, but a product is more than these. Special interests can be found on web pages either by checking the list of special interestsactivities e. Influence of popular culture on special interest tourists. View special interest tourism research papers on academia. Special interest tourism management designs folder. The special interest and niche tourism tourism essay. This book approaches the topic from the perspective of both supply and demand, and has a clear, userfriendly structure. Accordingly, there is a need for new tourism products, services and experiences that cater to these markets. His interest in radio communications started in his early teens and he went on to work in the radio and electronics industry as an engineer and designer.
For example, religious places, theme parks, boat cruises, resort towns. The evolution of cubas tourism industry until the 1990s, cuba was alone among caribbean economies in its lack of a. Special interest travel in india the dazzling diversity of indias billionplus people and eonspanning cultures have long lured travelers. Wildlife enthusiasts often have a special interest in a specific type of wildlife, like birds or large mammals. These companies are either tour organizers of outdoor activities or local sport providers related to rafting, trekking, walking, horse riding, water and snow skiing, diving, climbing, cycling and others. Thus natural scenery, favourable weather and climate and cultural heritage are used for. Jul 03, 20 special interest tours has become a member of a newly formed official association of greek outdoor activity companies, named seetyd. One of these that we shall look at now is dark tourism.
It is a traditional way where the daily program is fixed by the tour organizer. It involves tourism of organized large groups of people to special tourist locations. Seniors, women, gay, with tour operators catering for every special interest. On tourist map of india highlight famous sites for the following forms of tourism. Points to remember these categories overlap in many cases. This book provides an integrated picture of specialityniche tourism as a whole looking at both the macro and micro niche area. A natural history of four meals by michael pollan, godel, escher, bach. During your vacation, arrange your tour to visit the wild lives, monuments, beaches and temples. To get a deeper insight in to the mysteries and the richness of india, go for special interest tours. According to cohen 1984, during their stay in the destination, tourists interact with local residents and the. Sit has come to be recognized as a key contributor to the growth of the tourism sector.
Apr 04, 2011 special interest tourism this course aims to develop your ability to manage different types of travel products, with a particular focus on special interest tourism. Special interest tourism and niche tourism uk essays. April 2016 special interest tourism products in the. Special interest tourism niche tourism is defined as the provision of customised leisure and recreational experience, experiences driven by the specific expressed interests of individuals. Pdf management of special interest tourism in terms of. 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. Many individuals wish to experience an authentic feel of cultural or social environments. Special interest tourism sit is the provision of customised tourism activities that caters to the specific interests of groups and individuals. A particular need or interest is addressed in the special interest tourism sector. The exploding business of travel and tourism by elizabeth becker, tourism. To investigate the interaction of tourists home environments and tourists experiences as part of the tourism trip cycle in.
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. Types and forms of tourism senior lecturer cornelia elena tureac, phd danubius university of galati associate professor turtureanu anca, phd danubius university of galati abstract. Sometimes referred to as niche or contemporary tourism, this book provides a complete introduction to the study of special interest tourism for students. A useful definition comes from the honduran institute of tourism.
Introduction to special interest tourism niche tourism. Special interest tourism products operate within a broad industry framework affecting the social, political, environmental and economic. It has a comprehensive theoretical framework, and discusses initiatives, policies and strategies adopted internationally. Tourism and travel electronic books ebooks for all. European wildlife travellers increasingly book directly with local tour operators, especially.
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. 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. 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. Types and forms of tourism senior lecturer cornelia elena. 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. 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.
Special interest tours journey to the world of special. This type of tourism fits in well with an increased interest in slow travel. Special interest and sector research tourism new zealand. Learn from tourism experts like world economic forum and chuck thompson. He was a professional broadcaster in the channel islands and also worked as a bbc radio producer. Conceptualizing special interest tourismframeworks for. Special interest tourism is one of the fastest growing segments within the tourism industry. It is the job of tourism industry to spot such places of beauty and interest and bring people and places physically closer to one another by providing every facility and comfort. 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. Special interest model books sole interest is in book publishing with staff who have a long connection with the model hobby areas of publishing. Special interest tours has become a member of a newly formed official association of greek outdoor activity companies, named seetyd. 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. To evaluate frameworks of special interest tourism in relation to the supply side product categories and demand side tourist typologies of the tourism industry. He wrote the first edition of scanners for argus books in 1986.
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. Its helpful to be able to imagine a range of special interest tourism categories, though. In this case, tourism is undertaken to satisfy a particular interest or need. It has been proposed that sit consists of four main experiences. No part of this book may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of. Event tourism film tourism by joanne connell domestic medical tourism tourism activity induces by the viewing of moving image and is accepted as encompassing film, television, prerecorded products, and now extends to digital media. Special interest tourism concept the writepass journal. 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. A more mature travelling public is increasingly seeking experiences which satisfy a whole spectrum of interests. While we are all aware that albania is blessed with a.
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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. Niche tourism examines one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism sector. Targeting special interest travellers is a key priority for tourism new zealand as our research shows that. For the study of tourism, the most suitable method from the geographic point of view is typify it, because it allows the delimitation of tourist areas. The special interest tourism development and the small regions. Conceptualizing special interest tourismframeworks for analysis birgit trauer school of tourism and leisure management, university of queensland, ipswich campus, 11 salisbury road, ipswich, qld. 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. Pdf conceptualizing special interest tourism frameworks. Special interest travel special interest tour packages d. Cycle tourism may involve aspects of green tourism, rural tourism, travelling for health and wine and food tourism. Our tours in this segment take you beyond the usual to encounter the extraordinary.