Unit 1

Just the Facts



Lesson 4: Travel Generators

"You are off to great places, today is your day, your mountain is waiting, so get on your way."
 ~ Dr. Seuss


Definition

Travel or tourism attraction generators encourage tourists to visit the area and ultimately spend money. If a country has tourism generating power, it would have popular attractions or incentives that attract tourists to visit frequently. These attractions might be either a unique environment or landmark, shopping area, or a place of interest where tourists visit. Tourists typically choose a destination for its natural or man-made beauty, its cultural value, historical significance, offered activities, adventure, or leisure.



Alberta


Let's look provincially, within Alberta. This is a way I like to think of it . . . if someone were visiting me in Alberta, what are some attractions I would recommend? What are some Alberta travel attractions that bring in tourists -- thereby, generating more tourism? Here are some that I think of right away:

  1. West Edmonton Mall
  2. Calgary Stampede
  3. Drumheller Dinosaur Park
  4. Rocky Mountains
  5. Banff
  6. Jasper
  7. Edmonton Summer Festivals
  8. What would you add to the list?