A tourist attraction is a place of interest that tourists visit, typically for its inherent or an exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, offering leisure and amusement.
33-587: Monkey Mia is a popular tourist destination located about 900 kilometres (560 mi) north of Perth, Western Australia . The reserve is 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of the town of Denham in the Shark Bay Marine Park and World Heritage Site . The main attraction are the bottlenose dolphins that have been coming close to shore for more than fifty years. Rangers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions carefully supervise
66-469: A literary magazine published by Douglas College Business [ edit ] Event Communications , a London-based museum design consultancy See also [ edit ] Accident , an accident is an unintended, normally unwanted event that was not directly caused by humans. Competition , a contest between organisms, animals, individuals, groups, etc. Disaster , an event causing significant damage or destruction, loss of life, or change to
99-487: A property in an object Event (probability theory) , a set of outcomes to which a probability is assigned Event (relativity) , a point in space at an instant in time, i.e. a location in spacetime Event (synchronization primitive) , a type of synchronization mechanism Event (UML) , in Unified Modeling Language, a notable occurrence at a particular point in time Event (particle physics) , refers to
132-481: A reasonable admission charge or even for free, others may be of low quality and overprice their goods and services (such as admission, food, and souvenirs) in order to profit excessively from tourists. Such places are commonly known as tourist traps . Within cities, rides on boats and sightseeing buses are sometimes popular. Novelty attractions are oddities such as the " biggest ball of twine " in Cawker City, Kansas ,
165-432: A social, recreational or corporate events held Sporting event , at which athletic competition takes place Virtual event , a gathering of individuals within a virtual environment Science, technology, and mathematics [ edit ] Event (computing) , a software message indicating that something has happened, such as a keystroke or mouse click Event (philosophy) , an object in time, or an instantiation of
198-732: A supposed UFO crash site near Roswell, New Mexico and the alleged Loch Ness monster sightings in Scotland . Ethnic communities may become tourist attractions, such as Chinatowns in the United States and the black British neighborhood of Brixton in London , England. Tourists also look for special local culinary experiences such as street kitchens in Asian metropolises or the coffeehouse culture in Central Europe . In particular, cultural property and
231-662: Is a good example of a region marketed and branded as a place for tourists to visit, mainly known for its Châteaux of the Loire valley . A tropical island resort is an island or archipelago that depends on tourism as its source of revenue. The Bahamas in the Caribbean , Bali in Indonesia , Phuket in Thailand , Hawaii in the United States , Fiji in the Pacific, and Santorini and Ibiza in
264-602: Is marketed or markets itself as a place for tourists to visit". It may contain one or more tourist attractions and possibly some "tourist traps". Fátima town, for example, is a popular tourist destination in Portugal . Siem Reap town is a popular tourist destination in Cambodia , mainly owing to its proximity to the Angkor temples. The Loire valley , the third tourist destination in France ,
297-533: Is not enough to prevent destruction, robbery and looting. The founding president of Blue Shield International Karl von Habsburg summed it up with the words: “Without the local community and without the local participants, that would be completely impossible”. event "Occasion" redirects here. For the Harry Connick, Jr. album, see Occasion: Connick on Piano, Volume 2 . [REDACTED] The present page holds
330-634: The Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota , or Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska , where old cars serve in the place of stones in a replica of Stonehenge . Novelty attractions are not limited to the American Midwest, but are part of Midwestern culture . A tourist destination is a city, town, or other area that is significantly dependent on revenues from tourism, or "a country, state, region, city, or town which
363-662: The interaction between humans and dolphins . Mia is the local Aboriginal term for home or shelter, while the Monkey part of the name is thought to derive from a pearling boat called Monkey that anchored at the now Monkey Mia in the late 19th century, during the days when pearling was an industry in the region. However, the Geographic Names Committee, hosted by Landgate (the Western Australian Land Information Authority) has stated that
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#1732872444644396-466: The Mediterranean are examples of popular island resorts. France , the United States , and Spain were the three most popular international destinations in 2017. The total number of international travelers arriving in those countries was about 234 million, contributing 8.9%, 7.7%, and 14.9%, respectively, to the total GDP of those countries. Although some years back, Africa was lean on tourism,
429-472: The United States, owners and marketers of attractions advertise tourist attractions on billboards along the sides of highways and roadways, especially in remote areas. Tourist attractions often distribute free promotional brochures to be displayed in rest areas , information centers, fast food restaurants, and motel rooms or lobbies. While some tourist attractions provide visitors a memorable experience for
462-442: The area each year. They come mostly to see the dolphins. A small pod of dolphins from a larger super-pod regularly swim to shore up to three times a day, and on average 7 or 8 dolphins regularly visit, with up to 20 others visiting less frequently; it can take several years before they gain the confidence to swim to shore. Park rangers closely supervise the interaction and hand-feed fish to the dolphins. Visitors are urged not to touch
495-421: The author's personal assessments. Sometimes it is particularly emphasized that this particular tourist attraction has not yet been in the focus of the international tourism industry. Some of the sights are internationally known or target the national or local market. Some attractions are reserved for the local population or are rarely advertised because the main traffic routes and main airports are too far away. In
528-484: The continent is currently regarded as the second fastest growing tourism region with over 67 million tourists visits to Africa in 2018. Ethiopia , with a growth rate of 48.6% in 2018, is at the top of the list of African tourist centers. Other tourist locations in Africa include Cape Town, South Africa , Giza Necropolis , Egypt , The Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya , Victoria Falls , Zimbabwe and Zambia . From
561-466: The destination and contribute to the overall experience of the trip. The ultimate primary purpose of attractions is to attract the customer's attention so that they can come to a specific location and explore the various attractions on vacation. In the travel and tourism industry, attractions therefore play a particularly important role as this attracts tourists from all over the world. Tourist attractions are also created to capitalize on legends such as
594-510: The dolphins. Due to strict management, only five adults are fed and provided no more than 10% of their daily dietary intake. Monkey Mia is also the laboratory location for extensive behavioural and biological research on bottlenose dolphins. Drawn to the area's famous "beach dolphins", researchers Richard Connor and Rachel Smolker started the Monkey Mia dolphin research project in 1982. Their research interests quickly expanded to include hundreds of
627-701: The environment Event chain methodology , in project management Eventing , an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country and show-jumping Eventive (disambiguation) Grouped events , in philosophy, the experience of two or more events that occur in sequence or concurrently that can be subsequently categorized Event (yacht) , a 62.40 m (205 ft) yacht built by Amels Holland B.V. News , new information or information on current events Phenomenon , any observable occurrence Portal:Current events , (Misplaced Pages portal) Sequence of events Sustainable event management or event greening The Event (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
660-563: The event of war, many tourist attractions are a special goal in order to cause lasting damage to the enemy or to finance the war. International attempts are therefore made to protect and preserve these economic and cultural foundations of a community, city or country. There is intensive cooperation between the United Nations , UNESCO and Blue Shield International on the protection of cultural goods and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. However, cooperation between organizations and state authorities
693-490: The free dictionary. Event may refer to: Gatherings of people [ edit ] Ceremony , an event of ritual significance, performed on a special occasion Convention (meeting) , a gathering of individuals engaged in some common interest Event management , the organization of events Festival , an event that celebrates some unique aspect of a community Happening , a type of artistic performance Media event , an event created for publicity Party ,
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#1732872444644726-656: The individual places of the UNESCO World Heritage Site have developed into tourist attractions. If too many tourists frequent individual places, this can lead to environmental pollution and resistance from the local population, such as in Barcelona or Venice. With regard to this whole subject, there are already lists of destinations that are not recommended to tourists. There are innumerable lists and reviews of tourist attractions. Visitor statistics, cultural significance, beauty or age are used and these always reflect
759-414: The mind, such as a thought Arts and entertainment [ edit ] Event film , a term used to describe highly anticipated blockbusters The Event , an American conspiracy thriller television series for NBC The Event (2003 film) , directed by Thom Fitzgerald The Event (2015 film) , directed by Sergei Loznitsa Derren Brown: The Events , a Channel 4 television series Event ,
792-499: The most likely origins of the name are that it was included in a list of Aboriginal names and their meanings supplied by the Geraldton Police Station in about 1899 (the meaning of the name is given as 'Salt or bad water') or after the pet monkeys owned by early Malay pearlers who camped at the location, or as a colloquialism for 'sheep', or that it was named for a schooner called Monkey that arrived in 1834. The area
825-1204: The nearby Shark Bay dolphins. Since this visit, scientists have come from prestigious institutions in Australia, North America and Europe . The dolphins have been extensively studied by this international team of scientists since 1984. 25°47′41″S 113°43′02″E / 25.79472°S 113.71722°E / -25.79472; 113.71722 Tourist attraction Places of natural beauty such as beaches , tropical island resorts , national parks , mountains , deserts and forests , are examples of traditional tourist attractions which people may visit. Cultural tourist attractions can include historical places, sites of significant historic event , monuments , ancient temples , zoos , aquaria , museums and art galleries , botanical gardens , buildings and structures (such as forts , castles , libraries , former prisons , skyscrapers , bridges ), theme parks and carnivals , living history museums , public art ( sculptures , statues , murals ), ethnic enclave communities, historic trains and cultural events. Factory tours, industrial heritage, creative art and crafts workshops are
858-461: The object of cultural niches like industrial tourism and creative tourism. Many tourist attractions are also landmarks . But sports events such as a soccer game, Formula 1 race or sailing regatta can also attract tourists. Tourists' expectations when visiting a particular place are related to several features of the chosen destination: culture, architecture, gastronomy, infrastructure, landscape, events, shopping, etc. These features attract people to
891-516: The primary motivations for a region to promote itself as a tourism destination is the expected economic benefit. According to the World Tourism Organization , 698 million people travelled to a foreign country in 2000, spending more than US$ 478 billion. International tourism receipts combined with passenger transport currently total more than US$ 575 billion – making tourism the world's number one export earner. Tourist attractions can: In
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1023-401: The tourism industry supply perspective, a destination is usually defined by a geo-political boundary, and destination marketing is most commonly funded by governments. From the traveler perspective, a destination might be perceived quite differently. Tourism generates substantial economic benefits for both host countries and tourists' home countries. Especially in developing countries, one of
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1056-520: The waters adjoining Monkey Mia were declared a marine park and are managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Since then, more attention has been given to the Aboriginal roots of the area and their knowledge of the local land. For visitors, the most visible evidence of this change is the culture walks, where visitors are taught to respect the land. Up to 100,000 tourists visit
1089-451: Was originally gazetted in 1890 and used as a base for the pearling and fishing industries. In the 1960s, a fisherman and his wife began feeding bottlenose dolphins when returning with their catch. As news of the dolphins coming inshore spread, visitors started to come to see them. In 1985, an information centre was built, and in 1988, a special state government grant was provided to develop roads, carparks, and facilities. In November 1990,
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