The Management of Visitor Attractions

Unit aims

The aim of this unit is to develop learners understanding of visitor attractions, their appeal and their impacts. Using this understanding, learners will be able to consider the management strategies appropriate to manage visitors and minimise impacts on the environment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the key features of visitor attractions

1.1 Differentiate between different types of visitor attractions

1.2 Analyse the ownership and key objectives of different types of visitor attractions

1.2 Describe the role of agencies and organisations involved in different types of visitor attractions

2. Understand the appeal of visitor attractions to different visitor types

2.1 Analyse how the needs of different visitor types are met at visitor attractions

2.2 Apply motivational theories to analyse the appeal of different visitor attractions

3. Understand the impacts of visitor attractions

3.1 Analyse the economic impacts of visitor attractions

3.2 Analyse the impacts of visitor attraction on the environment and local communities

4. Understand the management strategies used at visitor attractions

4.1 Assess management strategies used at visitor attractions

4.2 Analyse the management strategies used at visitor attractions to enhance sustainability