THE

DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN A
TOURIST
ATTRACTION AN
ICON
 TOURIST ATTRACTION
 An attraction could be anything
that causes tourists to visit a
destination.
 It could be a town, city or
country
that has many features
 Natural – game park or a place
of natural beauty
 Human-made
 Global event
 Attractions may not be known
all
ICON
 It is a significant feature of a
country that makes that
country
famous all over the world.
 It is often of value to the human
race due to its unique
characteristics
 Icons are known and easily
recognised globally
 REASONS WHY
SPESIFIC TOURISM
ATTRACTIONS
AND/OR PHYSICAL
FEATURES ARE
REGARDED AS
ICONS
 Tourists will make time to explore
unique features on their tour – like
icons
 An icon is a significant feature of a
country that makes that country
famous.
 Tourism attractions become famous
when they are unique and of alue to
the human race,
 Some are famous because people
are amazed by them and interested
in experiencing something different.
 Tourists may also be interested in
the wat an icon was created.
 Some icons are popular because
they give people a sense of identity
and belonging.
 It interest people because of its
ability to withstand destruction.
 A tradegy that led to its creation.
 THE ECONOMIC
SIGNIFICANCE OF ICONS
FOR A COUNTRY/AREA
More people in different counties
learn
about the icon so they will
come an visit and spend money
in the country,
more money will come into
the country.
 PROFILE AND
STATISTICS OF
TOURISTS
VISITING THESE
ICONS
 More people will hear of the
country/city/area where the icon is.
 When the people come to visit, it
will bring extra money into your
country.
 The people will stay nd visit other
attractions i the country – that
means more money.