The only book on contemporary issues which covers the arts and entertainment sectors, from social networking and twitter, to reality tv and. Whether you are a yoga fanatic, a wine enthusiast, adventure seeker or an animal enthusiast, worldtravelservice offers exciting special interest tour packages for everyone. This book approaches the topic from the perspective of both supply. Siam university students in a film tourism class at daejangeum theme park 112. Our tours in this segment take you beyond the usual to encounter the extraordinary. The book covers emerging issues such as sustainability. 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. Jun 16, 2012 points to remember these categories overlap in many cases. 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. Special interest tourism betty weiler, colin michael hall. Special interest tourism other bibliographies cite.
Special interest tourism incorporates various sectors such as regional, urban. The role of recreation management in the development of. Pdf dark tourism as a type of special interest tourism. Special interest tourism incorporates various sectors such as regional. Uk tourism ministry expects to have more than 90million tourist by the year 2015, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 16.
This bibliography was generated on cite this for me on tuesday, january. Nature and development of special interest tourism tourism. Nature and development of special interest tourism tourism essay. Cape insights is a boutique travel company that operates special interest tours around south africa for discerning visitors who want interactive travel, enlightening experiences, and enriching encounters. Special interest tourism, 3rd edition ix figure 61.
A particular need or interest is addressed in the special interest tourism sector. Segments are defined by analyzing responses to activ. Special interest tours around south africa cape insights. Types of special interest tourism there are different types of special interest tourism that are available to consumers in the uk. Topics include the factors which have led to the development of special interest.
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. First, a look at what is out there, both from a supply and demand perspective, will serve to paint a broad picture at macrolevel. It offers the same exceptional service and expansive itinerary all japan tours has been known for, but caters to groups wanting to experience a specific side of japan. Conceptualizing special interest tourism frameworks for analysis article pdf available in tourism management 272. The role played by recreation management in active holidays an special interest tourism is examined with the aim of helping to make holidays more enriching and worthwhile from the cultural and educational points of. These journeys are designed and delivered in partnership with educational bodies, professional societies and independent experts. In summary, special interest tourism represents divergence and complexity in the field of tourism from both a consumption and supply perspective. These are the sources and citations used to research special interest tourism. Special interest tourism betty weiler, colin michael.
Author believes that it is the basic facilities and infrastructural development that will keep the interest of the tourists towards heritage tourism in india. While there are many variables in explaining tourist behavior, motivation is a. Popular special interest books goodreads share book. The special interest tourism syllabus focuses on the part played by leisure activities, notably hobbies, interests, active sport and adventure activities, in tourism. Pursuing a particular passion in this ecstatically exotic countrywhile allowing for serendipitous diversionsis one route to an indian adventure. Special interest tourism is one of the fastest growing segments within the tourism industry.
The only book to provide an integrated picture of specialityniche tourism as a whole examines one of the fastest growing areas of the tourism sector. 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. Pdf 2nd symposium of the transport and tourism special. Indus discoveries organizes specialised tours across niche themes for experts, academic and professional institutions, alumni, societies and enthusiasts. 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. A more mature travelling public is increasingly seeking experiences which satisfy a whole spectrum of interests. These specialists cover all aspects of special interest tourism with one objective to demonstrate that cyprus is more than just a sun, sand and sea destination and to emphasize the human dimension of tourism, i.
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. Browsing tourism discipline special interest tourism pages. There are 490 trips to choose from, with the tours varying in length from 3 days up to 85. Indigenous tourism 17504 visits cases from australia and new zealand. I wish to congratulate you on being awarded the first internationally classified certificate of invention in tourism in iran, in recognition of your exemplary leadership of a 30member research group from ihe university of edalat on management process and quality control of different special interests tours. Pdf conceptualizing special interest tourism frameworks. Special interest tourism products operate within a broad industry framework affecting the social, political, environmental and economic. A more mature travelling public seeking experiences that satisfy a whole spectrum of interests has given rise to one of our fastest growing segments. This book approaches the topic from the perspective of both supply and demand, and addresses the complexities now inherent in this area of tourism. This book approaches the topic from the perspective of both supply and demand, and addresses the complexities now inherent in. This book provides an integrated picture of specialityniche tourism as a whole looking at both the macro and micro niche area.
Around the same period, the greeks travelled to religious festivals, leading to construction of sea ports and accommodation. Investigating special interest tourism researchomatic. Special interest tourism can date back to earliest forms of tourism. Emerging research and opportunities critically discusses the challenges associated with special interest tourism and how it can be used to overcome unfavorable impacts of tourism for the local community, as well as preserve cultural heritage.
Special interest and sector research tourism new zealand. Special interest sectors, such as golf tourism or cycling tourism, refers to activities that have both a high personal appeal to travellers and can be the main reason for why they choose a certain type of holiday. Pdf management of special interest tourism in terms of. Special interest travel special interest tour packages d. Cth special interest tourism by bpp learning media. The international travel college of new zealand 3 definitions of special interest tourism a counterpoint to mass tourism a set of practices that differentiates tourists greater opportunities a more meaningful set of experiences for tourists meeting specific needs, motivations and interests also referred to as niche. Many individuals wish to experience an authentic feel of cultural or social environments.
To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our cookie policy. 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. Hence, presence as a special tourism interest product, special event has become an obligatory attraction at most tourism destinations in order to continuously highlight the uniqueness, enjoyment. The study of special interest tourism highlights the complex issues associated with the diversification of mass tourism markets and the development of niche tourism segments. This can include unusual hobbies, activities, themes or. To advance understanding of special interest tourism sit, this paper will explore the complexities of this phenomenon in the early 21st century. It has a comprehensive theoretical framework, and discusses initiatives, policies and strategies adopted internationally. Jun 25, 2016 at its most basic, special interest tourism is leisure travel where the activity of interest dominates and directs destination selection.
Tourism has long been of interest to geographers, given its. At its most basic, special interest tourism is leisure travel where the activity of interest dominates and directs destination selection. Special interest tourism and heritage tourism tourism essay. By closing this message, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Special interest tourism douglas, norman, douglas, ngaire, derrett, ros on. Its helpful to be able to imagine a range of special interest tourism categories, though. Special interest tourism concept the writepass journal. Conceptualizing special interest tourism frameworks for analysis. The first book on the topic was compiled by weiler and hall. This can include unusual hobbies, activities, themes or destinations, which tend to attract niche markets. Divided into 3 parts, it covers a variety of aspects under the headings of special interest tourism, tradition and culture base tourism and activitybased tourism. Points to remember these categories overlap in many cases. The role played by recreation management in active holidays an special interest tourism is examined with the aim of helping to make holidays more enriching and worthwhile from the cultural and educational points of view, in conformity with the spirit of the manila declaration.
Sep 17, 2016 before exploring further, it is worthwhile defining the terms. The first tourists travelled for specific reasons, e. Significant conceptual work by brotherton and himmetoglu distinguishes special interest tourists activity focused from general destination focused and mixed interest tourists. All japan tours is proud to present our exclusive special interest tours. Special interest travel allows you to choose a theme for your experience. Accordingly, there is a need for new tourism products, services and experiences that cater to these markets. Special interest tourism is defined as travelling with the primary motivation of practising or enjoying a special interest. Special interest tourism sit is the provision of customised tourism activities that caters to the specific interests of groups and individuals. Concepts, contexts and cases sheila agarwal, graham busby, ruong huang on. E book or pdf edited book email encyclopedia article govt. 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. This involves a stay of at least one night but no more than 1 year, with varying motivations, such as business, pleasure, visits to friends and relatives vfr, and education. Special interest tourism and small tourism enterprises.
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. Conceptualizing special interest tourismframeworks for. According to cohen 1984, during their stay in the destination, tourists interact with local residents and the. Cycle tourism may involve aspects of green tourism, rural tourism, travelling for health and wine and food tourism.
Synopsis 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. Dark tourism as a type of special interest tourism. Niche tourism examines one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism sector. Sustainability in tourismspecial interest tourism and with special reference to heritage tourism in india is not a big issue. One of these that we shall look at now is dark tourism. It has been proposed that sit consists of four main experiences. 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.