The Tourism Area Life Cycle Model

The Tourism Area Life Cycle Model describes how tourist destinations develop over time. It consists of five stages: 1. **Exploration** - A few adventurous travelers discover the area. 2. **Involvement** - Local businesses start catering to tourists. 3. **Development** - More visitors come, leading to increased facilities and services. 4. **Consolidation** - The destination becomes popular, with established tourism infrastructure. 5. **Decline or Rejuvenation** - Either the area becomes less attractive and loses visitors, or it revitalizes itself through improvements and new attractions. This model helps to understand the changing dynamics of tourist locations and their management.