ATTRACTION Prepared by:

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Ms. Maria Regina A. Zaguirre
 Explain the different types of man-
made and natural attractions.

LEARNING
OBJECTIVE Explain the factors that contribute to
the success of tourism attractions.

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Familiarize oneself with some famous
local and international attractions; and
the 7 Wonders of the World.
What are Attractions?
In its simple meaning, a place that people visit for pleasure and
interest, usually while they are on holiday.

It can also be viewed as the object of phenomenon itself by

which visitors are drawn to.

Let’s say, the way the locals dress up can caught interest of
tourists. Even peculiar or unique modes of transportation, local
delicacies, or events can be considered attractions.
 Attraction:
Event

Attraction:
Natural

Destination
Attraction:
Attraction: Festivals
Historical

Attraction:
Gastronomy
Why is it important?
Tourism Attractions are the lifeblood of the tourism industry.

Without attractions, the rest of the tourism value chain such

as airports, lodging, and other services will be render less.

It is one of the biggest factors that entices tourist to travel –

the main motivators of travel.
Benefits
Contribute to government revenues; direct contributions are generated
by taxes on incomes from tourism employment and tourism businesses,
and by direct levies on tourists, such as departure taxes
Provide employment
Support conservation of habitats, species and historic sites
Stimulate infrastructure investment
Contribute to local economies
Provide foreign exchange earnings
 GENERAL Natural
CLASSIFICATIO
N Man-made
 Natural Attractions
The unique terrain and characteristics of a location can
be one driving force in attracting visitors. The features
of the place are also capitalized by support industries
that allow them to employ and earn revenue.
Natural Attractions
TOPOGRAPH BODIES OF
FLORA FAUNA
Y WATER
Mountains Oceans

Forest Reserved Park

Volcanoes Seas

Hills Lake

Glaciers Beaches
Gardens Animal Sanctuary

Other Land Formation Shorelines

 Topography
Refers to the physical terrain or landscape of a place.
This includes mountains, valleys, plateaus, islands,
canyons, dunes, cliffs, beaches, volcanoes, caves, and
other physical landscapes.
Mayon Volcano
Banaue Rice Terraces
Chocolate Hills
Lumiang Cave
Glacier Bay National Park and Reserve
Mt. Dulang-Dulang
 Flora and Fauna
Flora = Plants
Fauna = Animals

Flora and fauna exists interdependently therefore,

cannot be separated from the ecotourism equation.
Mt. Hamiguitan-Bonsai Forest
Butterfly Garden
Tarsier Conservation Area
Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Philippine Eagle Center
Apo Reef Natural Park
Calauit Island Safari Park
 Bodies of Water
The Philippines showcases pristine beaches, majestic
waterfalls, captivating islands, and nice diving sites
which are ideal for nature-based tourism development.
Lake Carolina
Mantigue Island
Limunsudan Falls
Malamawi Island
 Man-made Attractions
ENTERTAINME
EVENTS CULTURAL RECREATION
NT

Theme Parks Fashion Shows Fiestas

Swimming

Casinos Religious Events

Sports Competition
Landmarks / Water Sports
Shopping Malls
Monuments
Festivals
Performing Arts
Architectural Sites
Center Golf
Exhibits
Concert Halls Historical Sites

Trade shows Trekking

Amusement Park Gastronomy
 Man-made Attractions
Consist of man-made projects and intangible man-
made events. This includes local ceremonies, cultural
attractions, monuments, museums, hotels and other
edifice and activities that may attract both local and
international tourist.
Disney Parks
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Sanrio Puroland
Legoland
Casino
SM Mall of Asia
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Musicals at the Theatre at Solaire
Broadway
Enchanted Kingdom
Fashion Shows
Olympics
Asian Games
SEA Games
Oktoberfest
Adivay (Trade Festival)
Sinulog Festival
Moriones Festival
Crucifixions at Cutud, Pampanga
Hajj
Rizal Park
National Museum
Iloilo Heritage
Taal Basilica
Monastery of Transfiguration
Corregidor
Gastronomic Tourism
Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort
CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC)
Golf
Dahilayan Adventure Park
Key Factors for Success
1. Innovate ways on how to draw new visitors and
repeat business.
2. Setting standards of performance
3. Monitoring how the business is doing
4. Proper maintenance of the attraction
5. Being prepared for future changes in visitor needs
and expectations.
 7 NEW
WONDERS OF
THE WORLD
Great Wall
of China
Built between the 5th
century B.C. and the 16th
century, the Great Wall of
China is a stone-and-earth
fortification created to
protect the borders of the
Chinese Empire from
invading Mongols. The
Great Wall is actually a
succession of multiple
walls spanning
approximately 4,000 miles,
making it the world's
longest manmade
structure.
 Christ the
Redeemer
(Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil)
The Art Deco-style Christ the
Redeemer statue has been
looming over the Brazilians
from upon Corcovado
mountain in an awe-inspiring
state of eternal blessing since
1931. The 130-foot reinforced
concrete-and-soapstone statue
was designed by Heitor da
Silva Costa and cost
approximately $250,000 to
build - much of the money was
raised through donations. The
statue has become an easily
recognized icon for Rio and
Brazil.
Machu Picchu
(Peru)
Machu Picchu, an Incan city of
sparkling granite precariously
perched between 2 towering
Andean peaks, is thought by
scholars to have been a sacred
archaeological center for the
nearby Incan capital of Cusco.
Built at the peak of the Incan
Empire in the mid-1400s, this
mountain citadel was later
abandoned by the Incas. The
site remained unknown except
to locals until 1911, when it
was rediscovered by
archaeologist Hiram Bingham.
The site can only be reached
by foot, train or helicopter;
most visitors visit by train from
nearby Cusco.
Chichen Itza
(Mexico)
The genius and adaptability
of Mayan culture can be seen
in the splendid ruins
of Chichen Itza. This
powerful city, a trading center
for cloth, slaves, honey and
salt, flourished from
approximately 800 to 1200,
and acted as the political and
economic hub of the Mayan
civilization. The most familiar
ruin at the site is El Caracol,
a sophisticated astronomical
observatory.
 Colosseum
(Rome, Italy)
Rome's, if not Italy's, most
enduring icon is undoubtedly
its Colosseum. Built between
A.D. 70 and 80 A.D., it was in
use for some 500 years. The
elliptical structure sat nearly
50,000 spectators, who
gathered to watch the
gladiatorial events as well as
other public spectacles,
including battle reenactments,
animal hunts and executions.
Earthquakes and stone-robbers
have left the Colosseum in a
state of ruin, but portions of the
structure remain open to
tourists, and its design still
influences the construction of
modern-day amphitheaters,
some 2,000 years later.
 Taj Mahal
(Agra, India)
A mausoleum commissioned
for the wife of Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj
Mahal was built between
1632 and 1648. Considered
the most perfect specimen of
Muslim art in India, the white
marble structure actually
represents a number of
architectural styles, including
Persian, Islamic, Turkish and
Indian. The Taj Mahal also
encompasses formal
gardens of raised pathways,
sunken flower beds and a
linear reflecting pool.
 Petra
(Jordan)
Declared a World Heritage Site
in 1985, Petra was the capital of
the Nabataean empire of King
Aretas IV, and likely existed in
its prime from 9 B.C. to A.D. 40.
The members of this civilization
proved to be early experts in
manipulating water technology,
constructing intricate tunnels
and water chambers, which
helped create an pseudo-oasis.
A number of incredible
structures carved into stone, a
4,000-seat amphitheater and the
El-Deir monastery have also
helped the site earn its fame.
7 WONDERS OF
NATURE
The Amazon
(South America)

The Amazon is the

world’s largest
rainforest and is one of
the world’s most
diverse biological
areas. It’s huge,
covering 40% of South
America, including
Brazil, Bolivia, Peru,
Ecuador, Colombia,
Venezuela, Guyana,
Suriname and French
Guiana.
Iguazu Falls
(Argentina and
Brazil)
The Iguazu Falls are
located on the border of
Argentina and Brazil and
they are made up of 275
cascades. The Iguazu
Falls is one of the world’s
largest waterfalls and it is
more than 2,700m long.
Access to the Falls is
usually done through one
of the three cities in the so-
called tri-border between
Argentina, Brazil and
Paraguay and is one of the
sites to see on a gap year
in South America.
Halong Bay
(Vietnam)
Halong Bay is a popular
backpacker destination
that features thousands of
limestone karsts and isles
in various shapes and
sizes, many of which are
filled with caves. In the
bay are several floating
villages where local
fishermen live. On your
gap year you can sail
around these islands
taking in the stunning
sites.
 St. Paul
Subterranean
National Park
(Philippines)
The Puerto Princesa
underground river is located
50km north of Puerto
Princesa on the island of
Palawan in the Philippines.
The entrance to the
Subterranean River is a
short hike from the town of
Sabang. The Puerto
Princesa underground river
claims to be the world’s
longest underground river at
8.2km and a lagoon marks
the entrance of the cave.
Jeju Island
(South Korea)

Jeju Island is a volcanic

island that lies 230km from
the southern coast of
South Korea. The largest
volcano is Hallasan and
there are 360 other
smaller volcanoes found
nearby on the island. Jeju
Island is the only special
autonomous province of
South Korea and it’s a
popular tourist location for
locals and tourists alike.
 Komodo
(Indonesia)
Komodo is one of the
17,508 islands that make
up Indonesia. It was made
a national park in 1980 to
protect the Komodo
dragon, an endangered
species. It’s also famous
for its pink beaches, one
of only a few in the world.
Due to its location to Bali,
it’s one of the more visited
islands in Indonesia.
 Table
Mountain
(South Africa)
Table Mountain is a flat-
topped mountain forming a
prominent landmark
overlooking the city of Cape
Town in South Africa. The
mountain has withstood six
million years of erosion and
hosts the richest, yet
smallest floral kingdom on
earth with over 1,470 floral
species. It’s a popular
tourist attraction in South
Africa with people hiking to
the mountain top.
MAN-MADE OR
NATURAL?
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