Exploring Tourism/Activities/Milford Sound

Objectives
Understand the role of participants in the supply of the tourism product and their inter-relationships and evaluate the impacts of tourism

Activity
Research and analyse information on Milford Sound

Task
Write a section (1500 words) which will go into your report on Milford Sound in terms of its attractions, amenities, accessibility, pricing and service.

You must include an explanation of the inter-relationships (One industry Concept) between the attractions, amenities, accessibility and service and how these affect Milford Sound's success as a destination.

Discuss what influence other tourism industry organisations from the public and private sector have on the development and presentation of Milford Sound as a tourism destination.

Evaluate the impacts of tourism on the environment of Milford Sound and describe the measures that tourism operators and DOC are taking to minimise these effects. You must also include details of the economic benefits that visitors bring to the area and evaluate the socio-cultural impact.

All work must be correctly referenced and due in the assessment box or emailed to lbrandham@op.ac.nz by 1300 Friday 30 May.

Supporting Resources

 * Great Sights Tours


 * Real Journeys


 * Milford Sound