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Learning Objectives

• Examine the attractions industry.
• Look at the role of theme parks.
• Understand the gaming industry.
• Describe public and commercial recreation
  facilities.
• Recognize shopping as a travel attraction.

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Overview of Attractions
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Attractions
Cultural Attractions
Natural Attractions
Events
Recreation
Entertainment Attractions
Historical Sites
Sightseeing
Mega-Events
Landscape
Theme Parks
Archeological Sites
Community Events
Golf
Seascape
Amusement Parks
Architecture
Swimming
Festivals
Parks
Casinos
Cuisine
Religious Events
Tennis
Mountains
Monuments
Cinemas
Sports Events
Hiking
Flora
Industrial Sites
Shopping Facilities
Biking
Fauna
Trade Shows
Museums
Snow Sports
Performing Arts Centers
Coasts
Corporate
Ethnic
Islands
Concerts
Sports Complexes
Theatre
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Top U.S. Theme Park Admissions (2000)

• Theme Park Attendance
• (millions)
• The Magic Kingdom, Orlando 15.4
• Disneyland, Anaheim, California 13.9
• Epcot, Orlando 10.6
• Disneys Animal Kingdom, Orlando 8.3
• Disney-MGM Studios, Orlando 8.9
• Universal Studios, Orlando 8.1
• Islands of Adventure at Universal, Orlando 6.0
• 8.a Universal Studios, Los Angeles 5.4
• 8.a Sea World, Orlando, Florida 5.2
• 9. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 5.0
• 10. Sea World San Diego, California 3.6

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Top European Theme Park Admissions
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