Differences and relations between tourist resources and tourist attractions

1, different in nature: tourism products are the sum total of images and services produced or developed and sold in a certain area to meet tourists' pleasant leisure experience needs. Tourism resources are natural existence and historical and cultural heritage that are attractive to tourists, and they are also artificial creations directly used for tourism purposes. Tourist attractions are regional places with tourism and related activities as their main functions or one of their main functions.

2. Different characteristics: tourist attractions are the core elements of tourism and the main components of tourism products. From the perspective of tourism destination, tourism products are all services provided by tourism operators to meet the needs of their tourism activities by virtue of tourist attractions, transportation and tourism facilities. From the perspective of modern tourism, all the factors and conditions that can stimulate tourists' travel motivation and be used by the tourism industry, thus generating economic value, are tourism resources.

3. The principle is different: tourism resources are not static, but the concept of development. Tourism products are tourism experiences that tourists spend a certain amount of time, money and energy in exchange. The main component of tourism products is the central link of tourism industry chain, the attraction center of tourism consumption and the radiation center of tourism industry.

Connection: tourist attractions are included in tourist destinations, both of which are based on tourism resources.

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Scenic spots/tourist attractions

(1) ornamental value. Mainly used for viewing or appreciation. This is the main difference between tourism resources and general resources.

(2) Spatial regionality. Regional differences reflect that tourism resources in different regions have different characteristics and tourist landscape charm. To a great extent, it determines whether the tourism industry of a country or region has achieved anything.

(3) seasonality in time. (variability) mainly refers to the best viewing season of natural landscape affected by seasonal climate.

(4) Sustainability in use. Mainly refers to the tourism resources are only for viewing, can not be taken away, and can be used by tourists for a long time. The premise is to protect and manage well.

(5) the comprehensiveness or diversity of the landscape. Refers to the tourism resources are often composed of many factors.