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Interpreting Tourist Experiences

"Interpretation is a way of making the tourist experience more memorable,
more meaningful and more satisfying." Do you agree?
Argue your case by using the field trip as a case-study.

Interpretation in tourism is very important in the tourist experience for “mass tourism has accentuated many of the negative aspects in tourism.” It is here interpretation is important for “many of the negative environmental consequences of tourism can be mitigated by effective planning and regulation” Interpretation comes about by learning and gaining information before traveling and while traveling. It is through the learning techniques of written material, travel promotions/brochures, educational centers, visitor services/centers, written material, signage, tour guides, etc., that interpretation can take place. Minnamurra Rainforest is an example of how interpretation can be demonstrated to make the tourist experience more meaningful and satisfying in the way it displays its unique...

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