Five A's of Tourism
FIVE 'A's OF TOURISM Tourist destination is a geographical unit which the tourist visits: and where he stays. The success of a tourist destination depends upon the interrelationship of the following five 'A' factors: • Attractions • Accessibility • Accommodation • Amenities • Activities Developing a suitable combination of these factors is at the heart of tourism planning. Attractions Attractions are key elements that need to be considered in assessing the tourism potential of an area. Attraction means anything that creates a desire in any person to travel in a specific tourist destination. A tourist attraction is a place of interest that tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, or amusement opportunities. Some examples include historical places, monuments, zoos, museums and art galleries, botanical gardens, buildings and structu...