Motives for Recreational Travel

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Motives for Recreational Travel

• Motives
• Religion
• Health
• Scenic beauty
• Sporting events
• Culture
• Theater and spectacle

• Example of Destination
• Lourdes (Paris, France)
• Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Yosemite National Park
• Kentucky Derby
• Smithsonian museum (Washington, D.C.)
• Broadway (New York City)

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Theme Parks are Built on a Number of Themes,
Including

• Animals
• Adventure
• Movies and movie-making
• Specific countries or regions
• Water rides
• The sea
• History
• Country music

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Factors Contributing to Growth in Gaming

• Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
• Legalization of riverboat gambling
• Change in consumer attitude toward gambling
• Accessibility of gambling facilities
• Government needs for additional sources of taxes

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Casino Markets

• Tourists
• High rollers at the tables
• High rollers at the slot machines
• The bus trade

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Urban Entertainment Centers

• Sports stadiums
• Convention centers
• Plazas
• City waterfront centers
• Restored historical sections of a city
• Zoos and aquariums
• Shopping centers

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Examples of Some Out-of-the-Ordinary Destinations

• The Spy Trail
• Cemetery Tours
• The International UFO Museum
• The Ice Hotel
• Cadillac Ranch
• Tornado Chases
• Space Tourism

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