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• Attractions


  A designated permanent resource that is owned and maintained for the benefit of the general public's recreation, amusement, entertainment, and education
• Classifications of Attractions


  • Basic Classifications: Natural and Man-made
  • Swarbooke(2002) - Proposed Typology
  • Natural Attractions
  • Man-made attractions designed for tourism
  • Man-made attractions built for non-tourism
  • Adventure and outdoor recreational facilities
  • Intangible cultural heritage
  • Icons
• Natural Attraction


  • A geographical or geological feature that draws people in
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites


  United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks "to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity"
• World Heritage Sites in the Philippines


  • Cultural (3): Baroque Churches of the Philippines(1993), Historic City of Vigan (1999), Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (1995)
  • Natural (3): Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (2014), Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park (1999), Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (1993,2009)

  
• Adventure and Outdoor Recreation Activities


  • These are often considered as the main feature of the destinations
  • These activities are generally classified based on the level of difficulty and the required physical capability
• Intangible Cultural Heritage


  It refers to the traditions, representations, expressions, information, skills, as well as the tools, artifacts, artefacts, and cultural spaces associated with them that are recognized as part of the cultural heritage of cultures, groups, and in some cases, individuals
• Icons


  • These are attractions that include personalities, objects that elicit interest, food, mode of transportation, way of life, ordinary but fascinating activities
  • Wang-Od (The oldest living tribal tattoo artist)
• Factors that Influence Attractions sector


  • Sustainability
  • Over tourism
  • Free, Prior and Informed Consent of Indigenous Peoples
  • Must-See Attractions Before Disappear
  • Virtual Reality
  • Protection to Wildlife
  • Destination popularized in Television, Movies and Advertising
• Government Agencies


  • National Museum
  • National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP)
  • National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA)
  • Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
  • National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)

  
• National Museum


  It is an educational, scientific and cultural institution that acquires, documents, preserves, exhibits, and fosters scholarly study and public appreciation of works of art, specimens, and cultural and historical artifacts representative of our unique to the cultural heritage of the Filipino people and the natural history of the Philippines

  
• National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP)


  Shall protect and promote the interest and well-being of the ICCs/IPs with due regard to their beliefs, customs, traditions and institutions
• National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA)


  Is the overall policy making body, coordinating, and grants giving agency for the preservation, development and promotion of Philippine arts and culture; an executing agency for the policies it formulates; and task to administering the National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts (NEFCA) — fund exclusively for the implementation of culture and arts programs and projects
• Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)


  It is the premiere showcase of the arts in the Philippines. Founded in 1969, the CCP has been producing and presenting music, dance, theater, visual arts, literary, cinematic and design events from the Philippines and all over the world for more than forty years
• National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)


  It is responsible for the conservation and preservation of the country's historical legacies. Its major thrusts encompass an ambitious cultural program on historical studies, curatorial works, architectural conservation, Philippine heraldry, historical information dissemination activities, restoration and preservation of relics and memorabilia of heroes and other renowned Filipinos
• Career Opportunities


  • Recreation and Leisure: Theme Park Manager, Resident Camp Manager, Attractions Attendant, Museum Guide
  • Public Relations: Public Relations Personnel, Telemarketing staff, Director of Communications
  • Sales and Marketing: Director, Manager, Personnel
• Accommodation


  • The act of accommodating or the state of being accommodated
  • Something that meets a need; a convenience
  • Room and board; lodgings
• People who travel and stay away from home for more than a day

  • Need lodging mainly for sleeping
  • Other purposes include: For safety, Shelter for cold and rain, Having a place to store luggage, Being able to take a shower
• The history of lodging can be traced back to

  Civilizations of Sumerian and Egypt
• Reason for early lodging

  Early traders need a temporary place to stay while they are away from home
• Stopping points


  1. Were established where different trading routes intersected

  2. These stopping points became trading centers in itself

  3. Because of the journey segments, lodging facilities became a need
• At some point, Innkeepers began to incorporate food and beverage service
• The development of the Roman network of roads that crisscrossed Europe, Asia and Africa also contributed to the robust development of lodging and accommodation
• The wealthy and landed aristocracy in the world began to view the many spare rooms in their castles and estates as sources of revenue
• City Hotel


  The so called precursor of the modern hotel, built in New York in 1794, it is a significant milestone in the evolution of lodging because its sole purpose was to house guests
• Tremont House in Boston

  It was built in 1828, considered by many as the first 5 - star hotel in the world, its amenities offered such as in – room water pitchers and free soap is considered to be revolutionary
• Ellsworth Statler's Buffalo Statler Hotel


  Opened in 1908, considered the first "modern hotel" because of its modern innovations including fire doors, light switches, private bathrooms, key holes for easy access, circulating hot and cold water, full – length mirror, morning newspaper
• Mobley Hotel


  The first hotel purchased by Conrad Hilton, the patriarch of the Hilton Chain of Hotels
• J. Willard Marriott


  Started in the restaurant business first, opened his first hotel called the Twin Bridges in 1957
• Hyatt House


  The first – ever Hyatt Hotel, bought by Jay Pritzker in 1957
• Apartment Hotel or Apartellea


  A type of accommodation described as a "serviced" apartment complex that uses hotel style booking system, similar to renting an apartment but with no fix contracts and occupants can check out whenever they wish
• Hostel


  Provides an accommodation where a guest can rent a bed, sometimes bunk bed in a dormitory and share a bathroom, kitchen and, lounge, frequented by students and those who are in a very tight budget
• Hotel


  An establishment that provides paid lodging usually on a short term basis, provides a number of additional guest services such as a restaurant, a swimming pool or a childcare, a structure that provides sleeping accommodation to travelers and that usually provides dining facilities and housekeeping services
• 3 of the most important types of hotel

  • Resort Hotel
  • Business or Corporate Hotel
  • Suite Hotel
• Resort Hotel


  • Cater primarily to leisure travelers, generally found in four environments: Beaches, Near ski area, In the desert, Near theme parks and attractions
• Types of Resort Hotels

  • Mega Resorts
  • All-Inclusive Resort
  • Spa Resorts
  • Ski Resorts
  • Casino Resorts
  • Themed Resorts
• Mega Resorts


  A large resort hotel with very many facilities and activities covering acres of land
• All-Inclusive Resort


  A resort that includes most or all of the costs of staying there: lodging, some or all meals, activities etc.
• All-Inclusive Resort


  • They usually have facilities for recreational activities: Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Golf course, Dining facilities
• Spa Resorts


  Provides extensive facilities for massages, facials, fitness activities and healthy dining