SIR D 3

Question 1

often undertaken based on the needs of the area. These studies pertain to environmental, socio-cultural, economic impact analyses, marketing analysis and promotion programs. Special planning studies can also be done on specific types of tourism development such as health and youth tourism.

Answer 1

SPECIAL STUDIES

Question 2

After the completion of a master plan, many commitments are needed. The government must pledge legislation policies, funds, and programs to encourage tourism. Bankers and other investors must pledge money. Private and public sector agencies must pledge the building of hotels and other facilities.

Answer 2

FINAL COMMITMENT

Question 3

Implementation activities fill the gap between accepted development plans and the creation of an operational, integrated tourism industry. The different elements must be coordinated. Continuous planning is needed because tourism and its elements tend to be dynamic.

Answer 3

STAGE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM

Question 4

Established operations must be monitored to assure continuing quality of services and operating success. Mechanisms must be established to provide continuous feedback on tourism volumes and levels of satisfaction provided. Such programs will prevent the decline of resorts, attractions, or destinations.

Answer 4

EVALUATION AND DIRECTION

Question 5

This activity uses the results of the market forecast to establish the image and identification for the project area. This is done at an overall, comprehensive but non-technical level. This involves a

Answer 5

CONCEPTUAL PLANNING

Question 6

Persons who will make the most significant decision must acquire this to portray a framework for their decisions. This will involve securing the services of lecturers or consultants for a series of presentations. It could also involve field trips to areas where tourism planning and development have already taken place. Face-to-face contact should take place between decision makers in an area, resort, or attraction.

Answer 6

AQUIRE UNDERSTANDING

Question 7

The responsible group should develop a formal statement of interest. This would show the objectives they would like to obtain and the result they wish to achieve. Also important are formal statements regarding restrictions on tourism development. The objectives and constraints can be stated in a general manner but it is important that they are written on paper and made known to all parties who will be involved.

Answer 7

PRELIMINARY POSITION STATEMENT

Question 8

There should be an intensive study which establishes feasibility and serves as a basis for actual development. The importance of this commitment is based on the fact that there is a tendency to shorten and minimize this activity and its importance. Such tendency should be controlled and suppressed.

Answer 8

COMMITMENT FOR TOURISM STUDY

Question 9

This activity gathers and correlates data on the overall size of the destination or prospective market and the share that market is

Answer 9

MARKET AND RESOURCES ANALYSIS

Question 10

There is a need for this planning in some countries or regions. This level of planning is more specific than the regional level. However, it is not as detailed as the resort land use planning. The elements of the subregional plan usually include tourist attractions, location of accommodation and other tourist facilities and services, entry points to the sub region, transportation facilities, and infrastructure.

Answer 10

SUBREGIONAL PLANNING