Classical Change Theory - The Life-Cycle Model
This Destination, or Tourism Area, Life-Cycle has six stages that were initially defined by their characteristics:
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2. Involvement __________________________________________________
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3. Development _________________________________________________
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4.Consolidation_________________________________________________
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5.Stagnation____________________________________________________
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6.Decline and Demise ___________________________________________
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The Theory of Species Evolution
The concepts and biological terms of evolutionary theory which have parallels in the business sector
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Tourism Term
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Species |
Product |
Tourist Area / Destination |
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Variation |
Product Differences |
Destination Differences |
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Overpopulation / Overcapacity |
Excessive Competition between Products
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Excessive Competition between Destinations
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Struggle for Existence |
Struggle for Existence |
Struggle for Existence |
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Survival of the Fittest |
Survival of the Fittest |
Survival of the Fittest |
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Survival |
Success / Growth |
Success / Growth |
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