Month: October 2024

31st October 2024

Attraction : Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan citadel nestled in Peru’s Andes Mountains, was constructed in the 15th century and is famed for its intricate dry-stone masonry. Often called the “Lost City of the Incas,” the site exemplifies remarkable architectural and agricultural ingenuity, attracting visitors from all over the world (SA Vacations, 2024).

To support tourism, well-planned infrastructure is crucial for enhancing visitor experience while protecting the site’s integrity. Transportation access ensures visitors can travel easily from major cities and nearby towns. Current options include reliable train services from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, operated by PeruRail and Inca Rail, as well as shuttle buses to the citadel entrance. Accessible trails, such as the Inca Trail, offer alternative routes for hikers (Vargas, 2024, Audley Travel UK, 2023).

Visitor facilities like information centers, restrooms, and food options are essential for convenience and safety. Well-marked trails and viewing platforms ensure a smoother and safer experience while preserving the site’s archaeological significance (Responsible Travel, no date).

Accommodation is vital for hosting the diverse range of visitors. Options from budget hostels to luxury hotels, including eco-friendly lodgings, cater to various preferences while promoting sustainable tourism (Xtreme Tourbulencia, 2024). Guided tours with professional guides enrich the experience by helping visitors understand the site’s history and cultural significance (Apus Peru Adventure Travel Specialists, 2024).

Sustainability initiatives are fundamental to protecting Machu Picchu’s fragile environment. Measures such as waste management programs, strict visitor limits, scheduled entry times, and designated paths minimise environmental impact. Educational signage further encourages responsible tourism (Responsible Travel, no date; Xtreme Tourbulencia, 2024).

Finally, cultural experiences like local events, artisan markets, and traditional food options deepen connections to the region’s heritage, benefiting both tourists and local communities (Audley Travel UK, 2023).

This infrastructure ensures that tourism enhances Machu Picchu’s appeal while safeguarding its historical and cultural legacy for future generations.

References ~

(No date) Responsible tourism in Machu Picchu. Available at: https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/machu-picchu/travel-guide/responsible-tourism (Accessed: 31 October 2024). 

Travel guide to machu Picchu: What you need to know (2024) SA Vacations. Available at: https://www.savacations.com/destinations/peru-tours-travel/travel-guide-machu-picchu/#:~:text=The%2015th%2Dcentury%20Inca%20citadel,the%20Andes%20of%20southern%20Peru. (Accessed: 31 October 2024). 

Vargas, J. (2024) Traveling to Machu Picchu: Everything you need to know, Apus Peru Adventure Travel Specialists. Available at: https://www.apus-peru.com/blog/guide-to-traveling-to-machu-picchu (Accessed: 31 October 2024). 

Visit machu Picchu: A First timer’s guide: Audley travel UK (2023) Audley Travel. Available at: https://www.audleytravel.com/peru/country-guides/machu-picchu-first-timers-guide?infinity=ict2~net~gaw~cmp~21757776921~ag~171211123427~ar~715352042341~kw~~mt~~acr~2868936838&audcmp=21757776921&audadg=171211123427&audkey=&auddev=c&audadid=715352042341&audpos=&audtrgt=dsa-1649220422840&audtel=ppcnb&audnet=g&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_LTQt7iy-z3pvULxEbqJZgp8wrV&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk3iboH8FaIzqlviArlGmWs7dla3MyvKjtlQUvCDUmZhEApODtmsnTEaAiY5EALw_wcB (Accessed: 31 October 2024). 

Xtreme Tourbulencia (2024) Sustainable tourism in Machu Picchu (updated 2024), Xtreme Tourbulencia. Available at: https://x-tremetourbulencia.com/sustainable-tourism-in-machu-picchu/ (Accessed: 31 October 2024). 

3rd October 2024

The tourism industry is challenging to define because it encompasses various businesses that work together to meet the needs of travelers. Every spending by tourists plays a role in boosting the growth and success of the travel industry.

Tourism involves a temporary or short-term journey away from a person’s usual place of residence and work, with the intention of returning home after the trip. The duration of the stay can range from one night to up to a year.

Tourism generally involves being away from home for a period of time, while individuals who travel outside their home for day trips are referred to as visitors participating in excursions. Tourism isn’t limited to leisure activities; people also travel as tourists for reasons such as business, education, and healthcare.

Many organisations have their own definitions of tourism. One example is the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.

Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes. These people are called visitors (which may be either tourists or excursionists; residents or non-residents) and tourism has to do with their activities, some of which involve tourism expenditure.

This passage describes tourism as a mix of social, cultural, and economic activities, occurring when people travel outside their usual environment for personal  or business purposes.

Here’s a breakdown of the key ideas:

– Movement of People: Tourism involves traveling away from home.
– Visitors: Includes both tourists (overnight stays) and excursionists (day trips), who can be locals or foreigners.
– Activities and Spending: Tourism includes what visitors do and the money they spend, which helps boost the local economy.

In conclusion, tourism encompasses the movement, purpose, activities, and spending of people traveling away from their home environment, impacting both the destinations and the visitors themselves.

Bibliography

(No date) Introduction to tourism. Available at: https://hwb.gov.wales/api/storage/3f708892-2cfe-4b78-bed2-2ec90ce5fc52/Section1-IntroducingTourism.pdf (Accessed: 03 October 2024). 

Un tourism: Bringing the world closer (no date) Global Search | UN Tourism. Available at: https://www.unwto.org/search?keys=World%2BTourism%2BOrganization%2B%282008%29%2BTourism%2Bis%2Ba%2Bsocial%2C%2Bcultural%2Band%2Beconomic%2Bphenomenon%2Bwhich%2Bentails%2Bthe%2Bmovement%2Bof%2Bpeople%2Bto%2B (Accessed: 03 October 2024).