FORMS OF TOURISM
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MASSALTERNATIVENATURALCULTURALEVENTSOTHERS
NATURAL
TOURISM
ECOTOURISMSOFT ADVENTURETOURISMHARD ADVENTURETOURISMSPECIAL
INTEREST
Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary
focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and
cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation
ECOTOURISM
Observation and appreciation of nature and culture
Education and interpretation features
Generally organized by small groups or locally owned
businesses
Minimum negative impacts
CORE CHARACTERISTICS
- requires a moderate level of physical involvement by
participants and are less physically challenging than hard
activities.
SOFT ADVENTURETOURISM
HBCHWWWFiking
icycling
amping
orseback riding
alking tours
ildlife spotting
hale watching
ishing
- commonly involve a higher level of physical or rugged
involvement or a potentially greater personal challenge for
participants and the risk factor also increase.
HARD ADVENTURETOURISM
SSWSSKOMelunking
cuba diving
hitewater rafting
urfing
kiing
ayaking
cean sailing
ountain climbing
WILDLIFE TOURISMObservation
Photography
Interaction
SPECIAL INTEREST
CULTURAL
TOURISM
- travel directed toward experiencing the arts, heritage and
special character of unique places
-includes arts, cultural activities and physical heritage
ICOMOS
(International Council on Monuments and Sites)
International and domestic cultural visitorsAttend the theatre,
concerts or performing arts programs
Go to art craft galleries/workshops or studios
Attend festivals or fairs
Visit heritage buildings, sites or monuments
EVENTS
TOURISM
- the overnight travelers aged 15 years and above who
participate in the following activitiesFestivals/fairs or cultural
event
Organized sporting event
OTHER
FORMS
OF
TOURISM
FARM TOURISM-well established in Europe, New Zealand and
Australia
EDUCATIONAL TOURISM-edu-tourism with the primary purpose of
engaging in a learning experience
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