UNIT 6 NICHE TOURISM
NICHE TOURISM IN SOUTHAFRICA
South Africa now attracts a great number of tourists from around the world. The many safari parks, varied lanscape, beautiful beaches, warm weather and opportunities for adventure, nature and ecotourism holidays are the main attractions.
NICHE TOURISM - MASS TOURISM
Niche tourism has become more and more popular as a reaction to Mass tourism.
There is a need to experience something different, something special, something tailored to the specific needs and interests of individuals and groups of individuals. Niche tourism represents diversity and ways of marking differences.

Nature, Wildlife, Ecotourism, Adventure,
Sport events, Alpine, Heritage, Tribal, Religious,
Educational, Genealogy, Research,
Photography, Smallcruise, Volunteer, Dark,
Youth, Single,Transport, Medical/Wellness,
Sport events, Alpine, Heritage, Tribal, Religious,
Educational, Genealogy, Research,
Photography, Smallcruise, Volunteer, Dark,
Youth, Single,Transport, Medical/Wellness,
Farms/Barns, Camping, Wine/Gastronomy,
Sport, Festival and events,
Arts and crafts, Business, Extreme,
Sport, Festival and events,
Arts and crafts, Business, Extreme,
Slum, Photography, Music Festivals,
Art and Museum, Space ...
TASK 1: Choose a NICHE TOURISM sector. Write a brief description of it and present a few relevant examples of the Niche you have chosen.Add pictures, maps, location and some background information of the products that you present.
(by Monday, 16th May)
Check this page for information about the different types of NICHE sectors.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_adjectival_tourisms