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Motives for Recreational Travel

Motives

Religion

Health

Scenic beauty

Sporting events

Culture

Theater and spectacle

Example of Destination

Lourdes (Paris, France)

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Yosemite National Park

Kentucky Derby

Smithsonian museum (Washington, D.C.)

Broadway (New York City)

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Theme Parks are Built on a Number of Themes, Including:

Animals Adventure Movies and movie-making Specific countries or regions Water rides The sea History Country music

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Factors Contributing to Growth in Gaming

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 Legalization of riverboat gambling Change in consumer attitude toward gambling Accessibility of gambling facilities Government needs for additional sources

of taxes

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Casino Markets

Tourists High rollers at the tables High rollers at the slot machines The bus trade

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Urban Entertainment Centers

Sports stadiums Convention centers Plazas City waterfront centers Restored historical sections of a city Zoos and aquariums Shopping centers

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Examples of Some Out-of-the-Ordinary Destinations

The Spy Trail Cemetery Tours The International UFO Museum The Ice Hotel Cadillac Ranch Tornado Chases Space Tourism

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