Module #5: Factors to Consider

• Part I. Factors to consider:

  1. Availability and quality of tourism-relevant data;
  2. Availability of tourism planning expertise;
  3. The type and variety of tourism resource;
  4. The culture of the destination residents;
  5. Geographic location and spatial distribution of the tourism development units;
  6. Target markets;
• Part II: Factors to consider

  1. Stage in the tourism area life cycle;
  2. Tourism development paradigm held by the influential actors in tourism development;
  3. National tourism policy and legislation;
  4. Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders;
  5. Awareness of external forces impinging on tourism planning and development; and
  6. Financial capital requirement.