Category Archives: Tourism and Travel

The Beach Holiday: A Post-World War II Phenomenon

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Rashid Faridi

Much of the post-World War II expansion of international tourism was based on beach holidays, which have a long history. In their modern, commercial form, beach holidays are an English invention of the 18th century, based on the medical adaptation of popular sea-bathing … Continue reading →

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Tourism Planning: Overview and Importance

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

What is tourism planning? …. And What is Planning per se. Planning is to prepare a Road Map to achieve goals. The principal phases of an urban planning process are: Preparatory / exploration phase Feasibility/planning phase Formal planning/zoning phase Design … Continue reading →

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Amenities at Tourist Destination

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

Amenities include access to basic facilities and services that help a visitor feel comfortable and secure at destination. Sometimes referred to as the “pleasantness” of a place, they play an important role in shaping the visitor experience and include things … Continue reading →

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Perishability of Tourism Product

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

A tourism product is perishable in the sense that, unlike a can of beans, it cannot be stored away for future sale if it does not sell the first time (Weaver and Lawton, 2006, p. 207). Tourists, for example, may … Continue reading →

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