“Creation of a tourism productsteps and co-operations among guest houses, attractions” January, 29th 2012 Rousse, Bulgaria To obtain information Information To book, to get to and be Animation on back from the destination The stay at the destination the spot Mediation and Transport Accommodation ADDITIONAL SERVICES Attractions Primary element of tourism Composition of various elements Organic and sellable 80% of time composed by consumer itself 3 Elements of spontaneous attractiveness ◦ Natural ◦ Cultural Elements of derived attractiveness ◦ Infrastructural ◦ Organizational 4 Building up of Tourist Products 5 Elements of spontaneous attractiveness ◦ Natural Climatic Landscape Thermal resources Health care resources ◦ Cultural Historical Artistic Folklore Cultural events 6 Tourism products are a combination of two components: ACTIVITY SETTING SETTINGS... Built Environments Natural Environments BUILT ENVIRONMENTS... • Theme parks • Resorts • Infrastructure CARRYING CAPACITY Built Environments Natural Environments NATURAL SETTING Many tourists are accepting of a small number of people around them, but generally travel to natural settings to experience some degree of solitude and quiet. Table 1: Comparison of Factors Affecting Economic Impact Wildlife Viewing Trip Type Primary Secondary Incidental Other Average In-State Expenditures $1,051 $818 $784 $465 % Trips Lasting More Than 1 Week 68.1 58.6 45.7 30.8 % Trips to More Than 1 Region 67.3 60.5 56.6 43.1 % of All Visitors’ Trips 2.6 12.9 42.8 41.6 • Elements of derived attractiveness − Accommodation structures and Catering − Communications, transportation systems and infrastructures 13 Elements of derived attractiveness • Complementary facilities – Sport – Events – Entertainment • Permanent (recreational, sport and cultural facilities) • Occasional (entertainment, cultural and art events) 14 Human+Contact • Human resources requirements − − − − − The civic and cultural education The technical and professional preparation The conscientiousness The readiness to help and The sense of Hospitality Tourism = Industry of Hospitality 15 Creation of Tourist Products 16 Tourist Product is a composed one! It must be formulated, created and marketed as a ‘TOURIST PACKAGE’ 17 Combination and mixture of elements of spontaneous and derived attractiveness Essential factors like ◦ transportation ◦ recreational facilities ◦ complementary services Executed by capable organizations TOUR OPERATORS 18 SPONTANEOUS attractiveness DERIVED attractiveness Transportation Recreation facilities Complementary services 19 Packages PACKAGES The best example of a Tourist Product BUILT by Tour Operator SOLD by Travel Agent 20 Packages A package consists of: ◦ series of integrated services (tourist and transportation) ◦ bought, assorted and sold by Tour Operator ◦ distributed by Travel Agents to Consumer ◦ at fixed global price 21 Packages - Holiday Travel ATTRACTIONS AND IMAGE FACILITIES - SERVICES EVENTS Quality/Price Ratio 22 Q T S P I M E C Q – quality; S – strategy; P – professionalism; C - capacity The concept of customer integration is defined as an engagement and moreover active interaction and participation of the customers in the process of tourist product provision: ◦ At product level ◦ At strategic level ◦ At operational level The partnership’s creative and social framework •Institutions. Library, Music school, Community centre, Sports facilities, Museum •People. Artists, innovators and engaged. Symbol analysis's and experts. •The Social capital. Clubs and associations. Voluntary work. Networks •Businesses. Innovative & knowledge-intensive industries + national www.kulkom.dk 2007 The Partnership’s Creative Framework •Necessary in order to drive innovation in the experience society •Necessary so that the region can reach its strategic goals •Settlement and population •Business development •Tourism www.kulkom.dk 2007 To build upon its roots and renew its identity To embrace globalisation, new cultures, values and opportunities To seize its spot within the region(s) To develop knowledge, arts, culture and Experience Economy www.kulkom.dk 2007 To place its creative framework requirements in a growth perspective To involve residents, businesses and grass root organisations Network city with a good narrative? A bridged municipality? www.kulkom.dk 2007 “ Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open!” Alexander Graham Bell