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value of all the other aspects of the visitation

experience.

The Processes, Activities, and Outcomes of

Tourism

Another dimension of Figure 1.2 that needs to be

understood is the nature of the processes and

activities that both surround and occur within the

tourism system and that in the end create the

outcomes that are the essence of the

phenomenon we call tourism.

We have previously addressed the issue of

organizing the components of tourism so that

they work together effectively. As indicated, a

common result of these organizational efforts is

the creation of a DMO. For successful tourism,

the DMO, destination and formulate a supportive

policy, vision, and strategy .

These, in turn, provide direction and guidance for

the detailed planning and development

initiatives that will ultimately determine the nature

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