Niagara Falls as a Tourist Attraction

Niagara falls as a tourist attraction. Niagara Falls has proven itself overtime to be an outstanding tourist location destination for visitor arrivals. When it comes to raw nature, not many other attractions can compare to Niagara fall’s scenic views; which have also been recognized as one of the ‘great seven natural wonders of the World.’ After the Ice-age around 10,000 years ago, large glaciers melted; forming the falls that is known today throughout the Niagara region; which are located on the border of Canada and the United States of America. Since first discovered and publicised by the European civilizations as early as 1604, the human race has travelled great distances to marvel at the 323 metre wide by 53 metre tall waterfall. The diverse and unique products offered here draw people from around the world and it is this; the uniqueness of Niagara Falls that cannot be found anywhere else, that largely defines why it has become such a good tourist attraction. However, as well as the actual product, in this case Niagara Falls, there are other main factors which can influence what makes a good tourist destination. These factors can be placed into four categories; the organisation and its resources, the products within the attraction, the market that is targeted, lastly, the management and sustainability of the attraction. Through analyzing these factors and applying them to Niagara Falls, a conclusion with supporting evidence can be reached as to why and whether Niagara Falls is a good tourist destination.

One of the key factors to the success of Niagara Falls as a tourist attraction can be put down to the fact that all of the attractions and experiences it has to offer are developed and financed by separate organizations. This concept of having individual development and organizations fostering their own business gives the destination a distinct advantage. Firstly, it enables each developer to personally oversee their business. Because it is the