34. Exploration
Small numbers of visitors attracted by natural beauty or
cultural characteristics
Tourist numbers are limited.
35. Exploration
Small numbers of visitors attracted by natural beauty or
cultural characteristics
Tourist numbers are limited.
Few tourist facilities exist.
39. Involvement
Limited involvement by local residents to provide some
facilities for tourists.
There is a recognisable ʻtourist seasonʼ.
There begins to be a definite tourist market.
43. Development
Large numbers of tourists arrive.
Control passes from the locals to external organisations
(TNCs).
Increase in tension between local people and tourists.
47. Consolidation
Tourism has become a major part of the local economy.
Visitor numbers start to level off (at a high number).
Some older facilities are seen as second-rate.
54. Decline > Rejuvenation?
Attractiveness continues to decline.
Visitors are lost to other resorts and destinations.
Resort becomes dependent on day visitors and weekend
recreationalists from a limited geographical area.
55. Decline > Rejuvenation?
Attractiveness continues to decline.
Visitors are lost to other resorts and destinations.
Resort becomes dependent on day visitors and weekend
recreationalists from a limited geographical area.
Long term decline will continue unless action is taken to
rejuvenate the area and modernise.