Tourism Assignment: Leiper's Tourism System Analysis Of Bondi Beach
Question
Task:
Using a photo-report format, describe and explain Leiper's whole tourism system through words and photos. The aim of this tourism assignment is to use eight photographs that you take yourself during this session at a local tourist destination to describe and explain Leiper’s whole tourism system. For each of these eight photographs, write an extended caption of between 100 and 150 words that relates the subject of the photograph to the whole tourism system model. You will need to draw upon your textbook and other academic publications (scholarly books, academic journal articles) to help you explain each of the photographs and, where appropriate, also use other theories and models to help explain your photograph. For example, if you take a photograph of some tourists you can not only explain the role of 'the tourist' in the whole tourism system, but you can also refer to tourist motivation theories to help explain why tourists visit that particular destination. You need to have a very good understanding of the whole tourism system model, what it consists of and how the parts of the system model connect and interact with each other. Then you need to look for examples of these parts and connections that link them and photograph them during your visit/s to the tourism destination. Some of the component parts, such as an attraction or a type of accommodation, for example, are easy to photograph. Other components (for instance the parts of the whole tourism system that are not readily apparent at a destination such as transport region) will be more challenging to depict in a photograph and you will need to think creatively about how you photograph these.
Answer
Introduction
The entire tourism system in Australia comprises of various components that include different components such as destination, transportation, agents of the tourism system, tourist's operator and so on. In this tourism assignment, Leiper's whole tourism system has been undertaken using eight photographs that relate to the whole tourism system model embedded in Bondi Beach. This tourism destination is not viewed separately or being independent as the various components of tourism is closely related to one another (Chkalova et al., 2019). The description of each caption reflects each component of tourism being closely interrelated to one another being reliant on each other. As in this case, the tourism destination of Bondi Beach has been analysed which is one of the most popular beaches in Sydney suburban, New South Wales area in Australia located at 7 km east of Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Waverley Council, in the Eastern Suburbs, it's a small population with Bondi Junction being its neighbouring suburb. This tourism destination has been considered as it is one of the most visited tourist sites in Australia.
Figure 1: Leiper's Tourism Model
Source: (Lucas et al., 2013)
4 Caption
Coach Alighting Point At Bondi Beach
The image depicts the endpoint of the TRR that links to the TGR (Sydney) to Bondi Beach. This is one spatial dimension of the WTS to enable movement of tourists between TGR and TDR (B?di??, 2013). Essential elements to be considered when selecting a TTR are cost factors, hygiene (during this Covid-19 pandemic), safety and security. This TTR provides ease of access to tourist arriving at the region and in availing all popular tourist attractions at the Bondi beach. Other ways of transport include private motor vehicles and aircraft. TTR's leads to significant emission of greenhouse gases and hence impacting climate change.
Famous Hotel At Bondi Beach
This image represents one of the famous hotels for tourists at the 'endpoint' TDR, Bondi beach. This is one crucial component of the WTS that provides accommodation to the tourists between the TGR and TDR. An important aspect when selecting a place of accommodation includes costs, comfort, safety, security, hygiene and availability of varied services at the hotel. As per the SERVQUAL model, the five dimensions include responsiveness, reliability, assurance, empathy, and tangibles (Bhat, 2012). The image depicts the considerable presence of tangibles at the hotel with empathy (as seen in the outside staffs of the hotel). The hotel is located at a walking distance of Bondi beach and can easily be reached by tourists (CHHABRA, 2020). There is considerable greenhouse gas emission from this TDR hence requires sustainable development approach to be accommodated.
Watching The Sunrise At Ben Buckler Point
This TDR located at the Bondi beach is one of the spatial dimensions of the WTS and is a major tourist’s attraction. The image represents the point from where tourists can watch the sunrise, which is one of the most popular attractions at the point. An important aspect when selecting this place includes costs, comfort, safety, security and availability of position to watch the sunrise as social distancing norms need to apply in the current scenario (Espiner and Becken, 2014). The location depicts security, the comfort of a beach location, and relatively affordable for tourists at the location. This TDR can easily be reached from the TRR and provides an opportunity for the tourists to travel to the location.
Yoga Point By The Sea
This image represents one of the famous attractions for tourists at the 'endpoint' TDR, Bondi beach. This is one crucial component of the WTS that provides accommodation to the tourists between the TGR and TDR (Mazaraki et al., 2018). An important aspect when selecting a place of yoga includes costs, comfort, safety, security, hygiene and availability of varied timings with a suitable yoga instructor. As per the SERVQUAL model of service quality for tourism motivation, the five dimensions include responsiveness, reliability, assurance, empathy, and tangibles (Markovi? et al., 2014). The image depicts the considerable presence of tangibles at the point with empathy. The location of the point of yoga is also suitable and can easily be reached by tourists. This point serves as a major pull factor for local and national tour. There is no consideration regarding greenhouse gas emission from this TDR hence requires no intervention.
Brunch At Gertrude And Alice Bookstore And Café
This image represents one of the famous cafés for tourists at the 'endpoint' TDR, Bondi beach. This is one crucial component of the WTS that provides accommodation to the tourists between the TGR and TDR. An important aspect when selecting an eatery includes costs, comfort, safety, security, hygiene and availability of varied food choices (Park et al., 2016). As per the SERVQUAL model, the five dimensions include responsiveness, reliability, assurance, empathy, and tangibles. The image depicts the considerable presence of tangibles at the cafe with empathy. The café has gained considerable importance in the region with a number of tourists visiting the place. This location serves as a major pull factor attracting various tourists with its famous dishes from different cuisines. The cafe is located at a walking distance of Bondi beach and can easily be reached by tourists. There is considerable greenhouse gas emission from this TDR hence requires sustainable development approach to be accommodated.
Children Play Point
This image represents one of the famous children play area for tourists at the 'endpoint' TDR, Bondi beach. This is one crucial component of the WTS that provides attraction to the tourists between the TGR and TDR. An important aspect when visiting the beach includes children play area. The area is located at a walking distance of Bondi beach and can easily be reached by tourists and serves as one of the primary motivations for tourists. There is no greenhouse gas emission from this TDR hence requires no approach to be accommodated.
Feasting On Brunch At Porch And Parlour
This image represents one of the famous eateries for tourists at the 'endpoint' TDR, Bondi beach. This is one crucial component of the WTS that provides accommodation to the tourists between the TGR and TDR. An important aspect when selecting a place of eating includes costs, comfort, safety, security, hygiene and availability of varied services at the eatery. As per the SERVQUAL model, the five dimensions include responsiveness, reliability, assurance, empathy, and tangibles. The image depicts the considerable presence of tangibles at the hotel with empathy, as depicted amongst the staffs at the hotel. The eatery is very famous and is located at a walking distance of Bondi beach and can easily be reached by tourists (Xing, and Dangerfield, 2018). This eatery attracts a considerable amount of local, as well as national tourists with its famous and well-acclaimed chefs serving mouth-watery dishes. It has emerged as one of the major tourist's attractions in the region. There is considerable greenhouse gas emission from this TDR hence requires sustainable development approach to be accommodated.
Shopping At Bondi Market
This image represents one of the famous shopping places for tourists at the 'endpoint' TDR, Bondi beach. This is one crucial component of the WTS that provides accommodation to the tourists between the TGR and TDR (Tang, and Weaver, 2013). An important aspect when selecting a place of shopping includes costs, comfort, safety, security, hygiene and availability of varied options. As per the SERVQUAL model, the five dimensions include responsiveness, reliability, assurance, empathy, and tangibles. The image depicts the considerable presence of tangibles at the location. The shopping place is located at a walking distance of Bondi beach and can easily be reached by tourists. The shopping area and market have collectables from local manufacturers hence serve as a major attraction for the tourist world over. Mostly national and international tourists visit this location. There is considerable greenhouse gas emission from this TDR hence requires sustainable development approach to be accommodated.
Reflective Conclusion
In conclusion, the various components of the tourism destination add to the whole tourism ecosystem at the Bondi beach. Each component of the tourist destination is linked at connected to one another. The description of each caption reflects each component of tourism being closely interrelated to one another being reliant on each other. This tourism destination has been considered as it is one of the most visited tourist sites in Australia. Each component contributes appropriately to the tourism destination and attracts tourists to the destination.
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