... These strategies should outline and influence the direction in which tourism in the destination would take. These strategies would also aid the managers in determining the various types of attractions that should be developed in the destination and identify any improvements needed in the various services that are offered. These strategies should include a summation of the country's macro-economic plan and the contribution that tourism will make. This strategy should also highlight the division of the country into a sensible system of tourism development areas. New projects and improvements related to the destination's infrastructure should also be highlighted in this strategy. The Product Development Strategy provides the foundation for the objectives, results, activities, budgets and the activities to achieve these. (Doswell, 1997, pg.245) Planning for this strategy would be undertaken at different levels, and these are national and regional. Policies and guidelines are clearly defined at the national level, while at ...

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