Tourism Destination Development Cycle

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What are the first two stages of tourism destination development?

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Exploration stage and Involvement stage.

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What characterizes the Exploration stage of tourism development?

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Visited by a small number of adventurous tourists; minimal contributions to the local economy; attractions are mainly natural or cultural.

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What is an example of a destination in the Exploration stage?

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Jaco Island in Timor-Leste.

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What characterizes the Involvement stage of tourism development?

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Increased tourist arrivals due to word of mouth and advertisements; locals start offering more goods and services.

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What is an example of a destination in the Involvement stage?

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Kuang Si Waterfalls in Luang Prabang, Laos.

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What happens during the Development stage of tourism?

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Rapid increase in tourist arrivals; significant employment in the tourism sector; development of facilities and infrastructure.

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What is an example of a destination in the Development stage?

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Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam.

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What characterizes the Consolidation stage of tourism development?

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Tourist arrivals outnumber locals; growth in arrivals slows; tourism dominates the local economy.

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What is an example of a destination in the Consolidation stage?

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Goa, India.

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What happens during the Stagnation stage of tourism?

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Tourist numbers peak and begin to decline; the destination may struggle with carrying capacity.