Essays Tagged: "tourism industry"

Casinos, are they good for Ontario?

of the people that willcome to visit the casinos, from Canada or the United States and encourage thetourism industry. Casinos are a good solution for many problems includingtourism and government fund ... e will be a lot of people who will want to see the scenes and possiblybuy souvenirs to increase the tourism trade. Casinos are a good way of raisingmoney for good things that can happen, plus when som ...

(3 pages) 85 0 3.8 Mar/1997

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

"The promotion of tourism is a bane, not a boon". Discuss.

"The promotion of tourism is a bane, not a boon." Discuss.Tourism is an industry which belongs to the service sect ... see natural or man-made attractions, sample local cuisine and experience life in a foreign country. Tourism is also a fast growing industry as people are generally more affluent and are able and willi ... es are getting closer as globalization is taking place. All these factors lead to a quick growth in tourism. Many developing countries are also developing and expanding the tourism industry as this in ...

(4 pages) 112 0 3.0 Aug/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Tourism in St Augustine, Florida

- -St . Augustine , A Tourism DestinationIntroductionSt. Augustine, North America's oldest city, rests on the edge of the ... lethora of recreational activities. This aspect is a perfect complement to any town involved in the tourism industry.The topography of the area is consistent with the associations of any coastal town ... way to their new home in the ocean.With a semi-tropical environment, St. Augustine is conducive to tourism year round. With an average annual temperature of 70 degrees the snow bound travelers of the ...

(11 pages) 106 0 3.9 Nov/1995

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Agri Tourism in Cyprus discusssed

The development of agrotourism in CyprusThe challenges facing the tourism industry in Cyprus have not gone unrecognised by ... gone unrecognised by the authorities. In mid-1980s, when it became evident that the development of tourism was becoming, in a sense, too successful, measures were introduced to re-focus the direction ... om the burgeoning coastal resorts. In particular, policies were introduced which aimed to encourage tourism development in the traditional hill resorts, backed up by marketing strategies designed to a ...

(4 pages) 77 0 4.5 Nov/2002

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

how Egypt can market its tourism and travel industry to increase it's tourism volume from the current 4 million to over 50 million

Increasing volume of tourism in EgyptLet is be known that tourism usually represents a little over 50 % of direct investm ... eloping countries. In a variety of countries and regions (Egypt, Greece, the Caribbean, Polynesia), tourism is already the most important economic sector and provides the principal boost for developme ... ost important economic sector and provides the principal boost for development. Economic growth for tourism in the world is expected to grow by 3.8 % by the year 2010. Some projections estimate that t ...

(5 pages) 195 2 4.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Managerial Placement.

these companies was telling them about myself, my extensive experience in the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry and how I wanted to improve the industry acknowledging that the industries current ... could be used to improve our industry. I also pointed out the huge market of hotel, restaurant and tourism, how it is out of date and the opportunities within the industry to implement new technologi ...

(21 pages) 200 0 3.4 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Terrorist Attacks.

ked planes into the World Trade Center towers in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, the whole tourism industry has changed.The purpose of this essay is to describe the effects of the terrorist a ... different effects on the various travel segments will be identified and the negative impacts on the tourism will be described by looking at the downturns of some tourist resorts, businesses and airlin ...

(4 pages) 122 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > International Organizations & Conflicts

Transportation.

tion had not only a dramatic effect on the lives of many people, but also on the development of the tourism industry. As the technology of the transportation started to develop in the 19th century, pe ... century, people started to travel and discover new places; to put it in another way, mass forms of tourism became possible. An obvious starting point is to say that transportation is very important f ...

(6 pages) 192 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

Cultural identity in Scotland.

ll of which has been led by the public's demand to know more about themselves and their country.The tourism industry is booming. Its rapid growth has been one of the success stories of the post-war wo ... ccess stories of the post-war world. Now, more and more countries are competing for a share of the "tourism cake". International arrivals across the world have grown over 20 fold in the last fifty yea ...

(9 pages) 113 0 3.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Increasing volume of tourism in Egypt

Let is be known that tourism usually represents a little over 50 % of direct investments by developing countries. In a va ... eloping countries. In a variety of countries and regions (Egypt, Greece, the Caribbean, Polynesia), tourism is already the most important economic sector and provides the principal boost for developme ... ost important economic sector and provides the principal boost for development. Economic growth for tourism in the world is expected to grow by 3.8 % by the year 2010. Some projections estimate that t ...

(5 pages) 42 0 3.7 Dec/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays

For an Area/Country describe how and explain why its Tourist industry has changed in recent decades

The world tourism organisation defines tourism as; 'activities that require travel from home and staying away ... es people going on holiday but also people taking business trips and visiting friends and relatives.Tourism today is a vital part of the Spanish economy and has seen drastic and rapid changes over the ... rt of the Spanish economy and has seen drastic and rapid changes over the past 40 years. Previously tourism had been held back by Franco, the Spanish ruler, and his nationalistic dictatorship, some pe ...

(7 pages) 54 0 3.8 Feb/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

International Finance - Spain

ce - SpainIntroductionThis proposal is based on an opportunity we believe we have identified in the tourism industry and in particular in the food and drink sector, in which we see great financial pot ... n for the coming months regarding the research and work that the investment report will require.The tourism industry is in the Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. In addition it's a member of t ...

(4 pages) 139 0 3.4 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

The Role Of Information Technology on Travel Agents

The Role Of Information Technology on Travel AgentsUK travel agents industry, part of the tourism industry, has experienced a vital change over the last fifteen years (www.findarticles.com). ... d the structure of the distribution - one of the most important elements of the marketing mix - for tourism industry (Buhalis, 2001). For example booking a holiday in the travel agents used to be a ve ...

(9 pages) 410 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

A study on Thailand's tourism industry

tentPage 1Front CoverPage 2ContentPage 3Introduction - Geographical location and the history of the tourism industryPage 4Introduction - The tourist resourcesPage 5Consideration - Economic Issues andI ... usion and ReferencePage 9AppendicesPage 10Appendices (Map of Thailand and Photos)Page 11Appendices (Tourism Statistics 2002 n 2001)Page 12Appendices (Tourist Profile 2002)Page 13Appendices (Tourist Pr ...

(9 pages) 149 0 3.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Net Strategy

Computerised networks and electronic distribution lead the dramatic structural changes within the tourism industry, and become central to the distribution mix and strategy. Computer Reservation Syst ... travel marketing and distribution system. In its simplest form, a CRS is a database which enables a tourism organisation, to manage its inventory and makes it accessible to its distribution channel pa ...

(4 pages) 64 0 4.4 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Opportunities for Tourism Growth and Development

eads "Main Entrance."I tell you this because it is our goal to make Bulgaria the "main entrance" to tourism in this part of the world.In our letter of welcome to you, we mention three words that are t ... f the world.In our letter of welcome to you, we mention three words that are the keys to Bulgaria's tourism development. Those three words are "Investment", "Experience", and "Education." Let me brief ...

(12 pages) 240 0 4.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

Ecotourism

Ecotourism is an ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas th ... tected area management authorities, and conservation groups are committed to promoting nature-based tourism and ecotourism.Tourism is a major economic activity in Australia and is widely recognized as ... major economic activity in Australia and is widely recognized as the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry. The Bureau of Tourism Research estimates that tourism contributed over 10% to Aust ...

(2 pages) 99 0 3.5 Oct/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Evaluation of Tourism Policy in India Pertaining to Kerala'

This topic deals withe the organisations onvolved with tourism development and marketing to India in General and Kerala in specific and issues which the to ... neral and Kerala in specific and issues which the tourism industry faces in Kerala. Tourism is a major phenomenon of the modern society with significant socio-economic consequences. Ac ... the modern society with significant socio-economic consequences. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), "Tourism is the world's most rapidly growing industry and by the year 2005, ...

(2 pages) 34 0 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Tourism Development And External Impacts

Tourism Development And External ImpactsIntroduction;The aim of this report is to establish the stru ... to establish the structure of the tourism industry, examine the trends in the nature of demand for tourism and to evaluate the implications of tourism for two contrasting countries. A comparison will ... f islands located in the Indian Ocean with an all year round tropical marine climate. A predominant tourism industry offering first class accommodation, facilities, luxurious scenery and beaches in an ...

(8 pages) 96 0 3.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

An exploratory study of the Asian youth markets behaviour towards Asian tour operators

roducts.In brief, it can be said that this issue is as a result of increased competition within the tourism industry and also as a result of cultural influences and changing habits caused by social cu ...

(11 pages) 45 0 3.4 Mar/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers