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what is a tourist attraction

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objects or activities that tourists want to expirience

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name 4 examples of tourist attraction

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  • museum
  • building
  • waterfall
  • activities
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what is an icon

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symbol that represents or stands for something

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explain the difference between an icon and an attraction

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icons we see for more than just objects- they represent something more meaninful

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Name 4 things an attraction must have to be considered one

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  • LARGE
  • HISTORICAL
  • UNIQUE
  • famous
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Explain how icons are an economic advantage for a country

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  • tourists bring in money
  • multiplier effect
  • job creation
  • locals benefit
  • motivation for country to promote its own icons
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Name the 6 types of tourists

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adventure
cultural
ecotourist
leisure 
religious 
special interest
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what can a country plan if it knows the number of tourists coming to see an icon

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marketing strategies
when to conduct maintenance
restrictions to prevent damage

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3FA the colosseum

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ancient building in the centre of rome
largest colosseum ever built in the roman empire
originally made to host sporting events

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why is the colosseum considered an icon

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linked with the glory of the roman empire

shows the engineering and architecture of rome

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3FA the leaning tower of Pisa

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bell tower of Pisa’s cathedral
30 visitors every 40 mins
lean is now 3.99*

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why is the leaning tower of Pisa considered an icon

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lean is unique

leant for 900 years but hasnt fallen down

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3FA about venice

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no roads
boats used to travel (gondolas)
built on 118 islands with many canals

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why is venice considered an icon

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only city w no cars

romantic

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3FA the vatican city

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worlds smallest independent state
worlds centre for roman catholic religion
home of the pope

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why is the vatican city considered an icon

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centre of the RCC
home of the pope
many museums

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3FA the berlin wall

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wall that stopped EB residents moving to WB
killed 100-200 ppl
140km long

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why is the berlin wall considered an icon

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parts of wall remain to be a symbol of the struggle by ppl to show the oppression and dictatorship.

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3FA the black forest

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border between france and SWITZ
food: BF cake and ham
source of the Danube river

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why is the black forest considered an icon

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classic germany
clock making
cusine

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3FA the pathedon

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ancient citadel
most famous surviving temple
classic greek style

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why is the pathedon considered an icon

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impressive
stood for very long time
linked to city of athens

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3FA the blue mosque

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blue tiles on the inside
second ever mosque built
chains at entrance

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why is the blue mosque considered an icon

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most beautiful mosque in the world

seen from all over istanbul

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3FA the eiffel tower
2 resturants built tp celebrate the 100th anniversary of the french revolution initially intended to be temporary
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why is the eiffel tower considered to be an icon
most recognised structure in world | associated with paris
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3FA the french riviera
1st modern sea resort sunshine almost all around cannes film festival
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why is the french riviera considered an icon
leading tourist resort
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3FA the swiss alps
range of mountain in central eurpe that covers most of SWITZ jungfrau- virgi winter sports
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why is the swiss alps considered an icon
unique and endangered part of the alps (largest glacial area in europe) beautiful
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3FA the windmills in netherlands
draining the lands no windmills = no netherlands used to be 10 000 now only 1150
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why are the windmills considered an icon in netherlands
closeley linked with the netherlands
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3FA auschwitz
- one of the worst concentration camps during WW2 - Bodies burnt in specially built mass crematories - international holocaust rememberance day when the russians liberated the camps.
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why is auschwitz considered an icon
shocking and intense concentration camp 6 million died prevents it occuring again
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3FA the algarve
southernmost part of portugal sandy beaches hot weather west in arabic
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why are the algarves considered an icon
fantastic weather | affordable
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3FA the alcazar of segovia
most famous castles in spain built during the 12th century arabic features :influence of N/african muslims
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why is the alcazar of segovia considered an icon
oldest and most beautiful castles in spain | association with kings and queens
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3FA bull fights
performance art not sport tradition bull is killed afterwards
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explain the process of bull fighting
1. Bull struck by assistants on horse back using long laces 2. bull struck by assistants on foot using colourful sticks with barbed points 3. main bullfighter used his red cape to attract the bull. It's stabbed with a special sword.
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what is the term used for a bullfighter
Torero or matador
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why is bullfighting conisdered an icon
representation of spains history
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3FA the Kremlin
russian term for the protected city looks over the red square surrounded by the kremlin wall home of the russian president
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why is the kremlin considered an icon
linked with russians history symbol of nation priceless architecture
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3FA the red square
major streets and highways all branch from this square alongside the kremlin lenins body stored here place for ceremonial and entertainment events
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why is the red square considered an icon
linked to russias history
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3FA big ben
nickname for the great bell of the stiking clock in london tower big ben is located in is now known as elizabeth tower (names for the queens jubillee) gothic style
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why is big ben considered an icon
british cultural icon | symbol of the UK
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3FA buckingham palace
london home of the Queen decorated with priceless works of art within the royal collection changing of the guards
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why is buckingham palace considered an icon
assocuiated with royalty and the royal family
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3FA the tower of london
monument showing that england has never been defeated since it was built building has been extended over the years HQ of englands military
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why is the tower of london considered an icon
closeley linked with english history | built by last person to defeat england
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3FA the london bridge
childrens song Once destroyed shipped to arizona 1st bridge built across the thames
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why is the london bridge considered an icon
used to be the only way to cross the thames | childrens song
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3FA the pyramids of Giza and the sphinxy
3 large pyramids in Giza built of massive blocks of limestone that archaeologists believe were transported by boat along the nile river the spinx is a massive statue with the head of a man and the body of a lion
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why is the pyramids of giza considered an icon
oldest surviving human made structures that are associated w egypt
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3FA the dome of the rock
one of the holiest places for jews, muslims and christians rock on which mosque was built is where prophet mohammad went to heaven non-muslims need special permission to enter the temple.
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why is the dome of the rock considered an icon
religious icon and significance
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3FA the wailing wall
place of prayer and pilgrimage sacred to jews jews weeping at site bc of the destruction of the temples extends into earth
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why is the wailing wall considered an icon
only remains of the 2nd temple of jerusalem.
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3FA petra
entire city calved out or built out of rock petra in greek means rock desert climate 7 wow
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why is petra considered an icon
age, beauty, impressive | example of mans creativity and resourcefullness
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3FA Mecca
holiest city of the islamic religion prophet muhammads birth place muslims turn towards mecca during there daily prayer
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why is mecca considered an icon
most religious place of islam face mecca centre of muslim
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3FA Sydney Opera house
destinct and famous building dramatic design besiest performing arts centre.
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why is sydney opera house considered an icon
iconic 20th century building | image of aus
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3FA Ayers Rock
world largest inselberg middle of aus caves and ancient painting that are culturally significant to the indigenous people of aus
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why is the ayers rock an icon
cultural and religious importance to indigenous poeple of aus. noticeable feature of the landscape
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3FA the great wall of china
made from difficult building methods and is strong and durable area nearest beijing restored and is a prime attraction cant be seen from space (rumoured)
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why is the great wall of china considered an icon
largest man made structure association w china 7 WOW
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3FA the taj mahal
beautiful architecture white marble and decorated w precious stones from asia set in gorgeous, symmetrical gardens and reflecting pools.
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why is the taj mahal considered an icon
jewel of muslim art universally admired architecture seven WOW
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3FA Mount Fuji
highest mountain in japan active volcano w low risk of eruption mountain climbing
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why is mount fuji considered an icon
association w japan | future inclusion as a WHS
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3FA mount everest
world highest mountain 2 main routes altitude sickness
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why is mount everest conisdered an icon
highest point on earth | icon for climbers
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3FA floating markets
glimpse of what life was like a century ago mode of transport colour
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why are the floating markets considered an icon
feature of past everyday life | closely linked w thailand
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3FA statue of christ the redeemer
staue of jesus view from statue symbol of peace
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why is the statue of christ the redeemer considered an icon
view | 7 WOW
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3FA niagra falls
2 huge waterfalls and 1 smaller one on niagra river american falls with smaller bridal falls are in USA parking lots, souvenier shops, modern hotels, casinos
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why are the niagra falls considered an icon
honeymoon destination | views
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3FA chichen Itza
powerful and wealthy city of the maya civilization many large buildings and temples 2 wells that supply water to the city
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why is the chichen itza considered an icon
one of the most sophisticated civilizations of anceint americans pyramids resemble egypt
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3FA manchu picchu
sacred site for incas was the official residence of the inca kings and is built on high almost inaccesible ridge rediscovered by americans
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why is manchu picchu considered an icon
city was in tact when found | spanish conquerers were infamous for destroying cities that were invaded.
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3FA the statue of liberty
gift from france to celebrate 100 year anniversary of the american decleration of independence in 1776. holds torch in one hand book in her left hand - book of american independence.
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why is the statue of liberty considered an icon
symbol of freedom
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3FA the grand canyon
largest canyon colourful rock layers hiking and rafting
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list the 8 factors contributing to success of tourist attraction
1. Excellent marketing of touirsm product 2. suistainable and responsible management 3. efficiency and ethical behaviour of staff 4. positive expirience of visitors 5. safety and crime prevention 6. general appearance and upkeep of attraction 7. disabled people friendly 8. universal access
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name 4 characteristics of a successful tourist attraction
1. actual number of visitors exceeds target number 2. repeat visitors 3. income generated exceeds target figures 4. positive impact on local community and environment
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why is repeat visits important
- source of guaranteed income | - WOM
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explain how touirst attractions have both a direct and indirect benefit on the local community
direct - job creation - business oppotunities indirect - better service acess - upgraded infastructure

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