Destination Management: Italy and Australia's Key Attractions

This report provides an overview of global tourist destinations, focusing on Italy and Australia. It explores the common features and characteristics that attract tourists, including architecture, leisure activities, and historical sites. The report highlights specific attractions in each country, such as the Venice canals in Italy and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. It also discusses the resources and attractions that make these destinations popular, emphasizing their cultural, historical, and natural value. The analysis includes an examination of destination management services and how these destinations cater to a wide range of tourists, supported by references to relevant academic sources. The report aims to provide a comparative analysis, showcasing what makes each destination unique and appealing to visitors from around the world.

Destination
Management Services

Common features and characteristics to define a
range of global destinations
There are several popular global destinations which have attracted wider range of
tourists. Some of the famous destinations are:
Overview of Italy: Italy is a founding member of the European member which is
mainly mountainous. This country covers a total approximate area of 301,340km2
which shares land borders with Austria, France, Switzerland etc. It is mainly known as
birth place of the Roman empire. It is also known and known for its attractiveness and
masterpieces of art and architecture as well as it has more UNESCO world heritage
cultural sites. Other attractions which mainly attract wider range of tourists are:
mountains, lakes etc.

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Overview of Australia: Australia is a sovereign country and smallest continent
on earth. It is the world's 6th largest country by total area as it has approximate
of 26 million population. In the context of tourism destination, it is stated that
people consider it a land of dreams, staggering contrast and spectacular beauty. It
has rain forests, scorched red deserts which attracts people to visit and enjoy the
beauty of this country.
Common features and characteristics: Different countries and areas have
different characteristics and features which help their tourism industry in
attracting tourists. But there are several common features which are being
considered by people while making a plan about visiting tourists' destination.
Environmental, historical, cultural, adventure, health and recreational are some
types of tourism. Some common features include:

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Architecture: There are several people who consider architecture feature when
making out plan of visiting destination. For example: Burj Khalifa of Dubai is the most
visited only because of its architecture feature as it is the world's largest building and sail
shaped.
Leisure activities: leisure activities such as: underwater walking, swimming with
dolphins and many more which attracts tourists. Different types of tourism has one of the
leisure activity in order to influence and attract visitors.

Resources and attractions for a range of
global destinations
A tourist attraction and resources refers a place of interest where people want to visit for
its natural, cultural, historical value and built beauty. There are several destinations or
attractions which are famous and the most visited place.
Nepal is one of the most visited place by tourists as it has several attractions such as:
Kathmandu: It is the capital of Nepal. The main feature and attractiveness of this
attraction includes: mountains which is known as: Nagarjun, Shivapuri, Chandragiri and
Phulchoki. It has now become a hub for independent travellers and growing vacation
sport. It has attractive and advanced infrastructure which attracts tourists.

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Italy is one of the top attraction for tourists because of its beauty as it is blessed with lakes,
mountains and other attractiveness which are discussed below:
Venice canals: The most famous thing and attractiveness of this attraction is a
Gondola ride which is a tradition which is being enjoyed by travellers. It is a city of Islands.
Lining canals with old buildings give a romantic charm. It is also famous for photography
and people see many of the grand palaces by riding.

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Australia is also one of the popular destination which has several attractions such as:
Sydney Opera House: It is one of the popular and the most visited attraction as it is
shaped and built like huge shells. This structure and shape listed this place in UNESCO
world heritage sites. Location of this place is also outstanding as it is surrounded by
water which makes it more beautiful and attract visitors.

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