2C destination management Flashcards
What does TALC stand for?
Tourism Area Life Cycle
What is along the bottom of the graph (x axis) of the TALC model?
time
What is on the side of the graph (y axis) of the TALC model?
number of tourists
What does the TALC model show?
how the number of tourists visiting a destination changes over time
What is the first stage of the TALC model?
Exploration
What are the key features of Exploration?
small numbers of tourists
unique natural or human features
small scale, low key tourism
Might be known as emerging destination
What is the second stage of the TALC model?
Involvement
What are the key features of involvement?
local population get involved e.g. opening hotels, restaurants or car parks
more tourists visit
Known as emerging destination
What is the third stage of the TALC model?
Development
What are the key features of development?
larger organisations e.g. tour operators get involved
many hotels and other amenities built
lots of job opportunities for locals
drastic rise in tourist numbers
What is the fourth stage of the TALC model?
consolidation
What are the key features of consolidation?
tourism is now a key part of the area
many locals work in tourism (in or directly)
visitor numbers continue to grow steadily (mature destination?)
older amenities becoming dated and untidy
May decrease in popularity
What is the fifth stage of the TALC model?
stagnation
What are the key features of stagnation?
visitor numbers are barely growing (level off)
negative image, or competition from other destinations accounts for lower numbers
business closing, hotels offering discounts or deals to fill beds
problems e.g. overcrowding, erosion or litter etc
(mature destination)
What is the sixth stage of the TALC model?
decline or rejuvenation