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demand, the more multiple - use possibilities, the

better. For example, it is more desirable that an

area be used for golf, riding, fi shing, hunting,

snow skiing, snowmobiling,

mushroom hunting, sailing and other water

sports, nature study, and artistic appreciation
such as painting and photography than for

hunting alone. The wider the appeal throughout
the year, the greater the likelihood of success.

Another highly important consideration is that of
location. As a rule, the closer an area is to its

likely markets, the more desirable it is and the

more likely to have a high demand. User -

oriented areas (e.g., golf courses) should be

close to their users. By contrast, an area of

superb natural beauty, such as a U.S. national

park, could be several thousand miles from major

market areas and yet have very satisfactory

levels of demand.

Productivity of the natural resources of the area

for tourism is a function of the application of labor

and management. The amounts and proportions

of these inputs will determine the quality and

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