1.01-1.02 Review

A TDA is usually created around a central attraction, which may be natural (Grand Canyon) or constructed (Disney World).

 Tourist destination area may be classified by seasonality according to its climate:

All season—popular year-round

Winter warm—“sun destinations”

Winter cold—ski resorts

Summer resort—lake or coastal areas

Ecotourism: observing and preserving the natural environment and culture. . Local interest: sites, festivals, and events.

Heritage tourism: traveling to places that authentically represent history and culture

Voluntourism: tourism that includes volunteering.