The aim of this paper is to explore the historical development of tourism through identified stages of the life cycle （TALC） model. Many of the major destinations in the world have a far longer history and go throug...The aim of this paper is to explore the historical development of tourism through identified stages of the life cycle （TALC） model. Many of the major destinations in the world have a far longer history and go through various successive cycles with different phases. In this article, we present the case of Macedonia, as a Balkan mainland tourist destination. The analysis is based on primary and secondary data sources for an extended period. The article shows the life cycle of the tourist destination in combination and adaptation of new TALC model that matches regulation theories and the Ford paradigm of global model for tourism development of mass production and consumption. Finally, the paper suggests and recommends practical advice aimed at motivating key players in the formation of economic policy for tourism development.展开更多
Application of Tourist Area Life Cycle(TALC)in tourism destinations in the global south(i.e.,Nigeria)is limited despite its predictive values.This study evaluates ecotourism destinations in southeastern Nigeria using ...Application of Tourist Area Life Cycle(TALC)in tourism destinations in the global south(i.e.,Nigeria)is limited despite its predictive values.This study evaluates ecotourism destinations in southeastern Nigeria using the TALC model and its implications to tourism planning and development.Focus Group Discussions(FGDs)and in-depth interviews were used in the study,and the results were discussed based on variables in the model.The results showed the following:“Instant resorts”were developed near lakes;limited development and stagnations,the uncertainty of destination growth,stages over-lap,among others were characteristics of tourism destinations in southeastern Nigeria due to socio-political landscape shaping tourism in Nigeria.Tourism destinations in the region fall between exploration and development stages;this is not unconnected to government“slapdash attitude”to tourism.Conversely,the status of these destinations offers the opportunity for community involvement for sustainability reasons.The qualitative means used to gauge tourism destinations’stages is novel and worthy of academic attention;it is invaluable where numeric data are missing.The study is suggestive of theoretical underpinning in tourism studies in developing nations.Keywords:Anambra,Butler,destination,ecotourism,Enugu,Tourism Area Life Cycle(TALC)展开更多
文摘The aim of this paper is to explore the historical development of tourism through identified stages of the life cycle （TALC） model. Many of the major destinations in the world have a far longer history and go through various successive cycles with different phases. In this article, we present the case of Macedonia, as a Balkan mainland tourist destination. The analysis is based on primary and secondary data sources for an extended period. The article shows the life cycle of the tourist destination in combination and adaptation of new TALC model that matches regulation theories and the Ford paradigm of global model for tourism development of mass production and consumption. Finally, the paper suggests and recommends practical advice aimed at motivating key players in the formation of economic policy for tourism development.
文摘Application of Tourist Area Life Cycle(TALC)in tourism destinations in the global south(i.e.,Nigeria)is limited despite its predictive values.This study evaluates ecotourism destinations in southeastern Nigeria using the TALC model and its implications to tourism planning and development.Focus Group Discussions(FGDs)and in-depth interviews were used in the study,and the results were discussed based on variables in the model.The results showed the following:“Instant resorts”were developed near lakes;limited development and stagnations,the uncertainty of destination growth,stages over-lap,among others were characteristics of tourism destinations in southeastern Nigeria due to socio-political landscape shaping tourism in Nigeria.Tourism destinations in the region fall between exploration and development stages;this is not unconnected to government“slapdash attitude”to tourism.Conversely,the status of these destinations offers the opportunity for community involvement for sustainability reasons.The qualitative means used to gauge tourism destinations’stages is novel and worthy of academic attention;it is invaluable where numeric data are missing.The study is suggestive of theoretical underpinning in tourism studies in developing nations.Keywords:Anambra,Butler,destination,ecotourism,Enugu,Tourism Area Life Cycle(TALC)
