Abstract This research paper discusses poverty in the Caribbean. It discusses causes and cures. It explains the origins of poverty, income inequality, government intervention and future prospects for curing this problem.
From the Paper "The Caribbean Islands include; Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, The British Virgin Islands, The Cayman Islands, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyanan, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saba, St. Barthelemy, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, and the U.S Virgin Islands. Some of these islands are playgrounds for the ultra-wealthy and yet poverty exists on almost every one of these island nations."
Tags: poverty, caribbean, causes, effects, changes, government policy, UN role, redistribution of income, unemployment, underemployment, social and cultural change, income inequality
Abstract This paper is about the customary business, management and negotiation practices in Jamaica. It discusses the fundamental shift from a socialized to a market driven economy. The paper looks at the dependency of the Jamaican economy on services and the long term problems of the economy.
From the Paper "The reforms embraced measures that have been implemented in many other developing countries in the past two decades including removal of price controls, privatization of state assets and enterprises, liberalization of financial markets and international trade and reform of public administration..."
Abstract This paper is an argumentative discussion of sex tourism. It discusses the sources of demand that drive it and the government inactivity that permits it to thrive. The paper examines the problem of the sex tourism business targeting women and children in the poorest countries.
From the Paper "A working definition of sex tourism is tourism partially or fully for the purpose of having sex often with prostitutes. According to Jo Sargent writing for Geographical child sex tourism is a deeply uncomfortable subject. Many people are unaware of how widespread this practice is in many parts of the world and especially in the third world. However there are many people who are well aware of the problem and choose to ignore it. There are also many international travelers who are unsure of ..."
Tags: sex, child sex, sex trafficking, slavery, brothel, indifference, demand and supply, third world, hard currency, pedophile, sex tourism, sexcapades
Abstract This is an essay arguing that casinos should be legal in Florida - along with supporting details and examples.
From the Paper "According to an essay published on the SunCam website, Florida does not have legalized land-based casino gambling. It does however have a day-cruise facility that offers gamblers the opportunity to board ships that cruise offshore where casino gambling is legal. Florida also has seven Native American casino style gaming locations on sovereign Native American tribal land. The Seminoles have six casino locations and another casino is on the Miccosukee reservation. In addition there are two riverboat casinos in operation..."
Abstract This paper explains that the Shades of Green Resort, formerly known as the Golf Resort and The Disney Inn, is for U.S. military personnel only in conjunction with a 100-year leasing agreement between Disney and the U.S. Department of Defense; however, the resort's world-class golf course is open to the general public. The author points out that this is the only family resort in the continental United States that offers low prices to military personnel, who are on R&R, and it is close to Disneyworld and many other popular attractions. The paper stresses that this hotel has the highest occupancy rate of any hotel in the United States, which is an essential component in determining the amount of money that an investor would offer for this resort; the resort has undergone a $94 million renovation and expansion, which added more revenue generating assets to the resort's property. Table.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Project Purpose
Brief History
Type of Business
Customers
Factual Summary
Revenue and Non- Revenue Asset of This Resort
Levels of Service Compared with Market Position
Dominant Market Position
Revenue Producing Departments in Order of Priority
Lodging
Food and Beverage
Recreational Activities
Entertainment
Gift Shop/Souvenir Items
Rentals/Services
Cost Areas
Twelve Major Attractions within 1 Hour Radius
Disneyworld
Universal Studios
Sea World
Kennedy Space Center
Cypress Gardens
Magic Kingdom Park
Epcot
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Orlando Museum of Art
Gatorland
Shopping Facilities
Activities at the Resort Including Special Events
Describe Types of Food and Beverage Outlets
Occupancy Broken Down by Room Rates
Average Daily Rate and Rooms Revenue
Total Resort Revenue and Estimated Net Operating Income
Cap Rate
Recommendations
Amount Investor Would Offer
From the Paper "As it relates to this particular resort, the recreational activities that are able to generate revenue is extremely important. In particular, the money that can be generated for the golf courses is essential to the success of the resort. Therefore, the resort must maintain the championship courts. Just as with many of the other assets that the resort has, it must also maintain the golf course because there is a great deal of competition in the area as it pertains to prestigious courses. This also means that the prices must be reasonable. The resort also has an opportunity to make substantial revenue from this asset because it is open to the general public."
This paper discusses the requirements of wilderness camping on the Tahoe Rim Trail on the ridge tops of the Sierra Nevada mountains along the shores of Lake Tahoe.
Abstract This paper explains that, as long as the camper takes a few precautions, the Tahoe Rim Trail is an excellent location for experiencing wilderness camping and having a wonderful camping adventure. The author points out that, for most of the trail's route, there are no established campgrounds; therefore, campers must follow the U.S Forest Service's (USFS) guidelines for "dispersed camping" along the trail, which means campers can choose a campsite anywhere along the trail, but the site must be within 300 feet on either side of the trail and should not be within 200 feet of a water source. The paper gives instructions for avoiding bear activity along the Trail and watching out for rattlesnakes.
From the Paper "Clearly, wilderness camping such as that along the Tahoe Rim Trail depends on successful planning before the hike. If campers are planning to hike the entire trail, they will need to plan on carrying enough food and water for the entire trip, which can run into quite a bit of supplies. They can replenish water in some of campgrounds along the way, and there are some water sources along the trail. If water from these sources is used, campers should carry a portable water purification system. Campers should never drink unfiltered or purified water from natural sources. Food will be a major part of the planning effort, and a major portion of the weight carried on the trip."
Abstract This paper reviews the history of Dubai and discusses how the current architectural restructuring of Dubai fits the mold of the emerging global economy of the third millennium by possessing the capacity to generate substantial profit from its modern wonders of the world.
From the Paper "Economically, more gradual changes have been coming about since the mid-1900s: "In the 18th century, Dubai was a small fishing and trading village inhabited by members of the Bani Yas." Essentially, life had remained relatively unaltered for these people for over two millennia; this began to change when the Al Maktaum family settled the area in 1833 and put a number of coastal towns under their control. Only two years later the Al Maktaum's signed the "Perpetual Maritime Truce" with the United Kingdom, and two decades later it became an official protectorate of the imperialistic nation. During this period trade expanded primarily through the export of pearls, and the city became inhabited by a majority of Indian tradesmen. International trade increased significantly when oil reserves were discovered in 1966 and concessions were made to foreign investors. In the 1970's and 80's, "Dubai and its twin across the Dubai creek, Deira (independent at that time), became important ports of call for Western manufacturers. Most of the new city's banking and financial centers were headquartered in this area." Gold also became an intrinsic part of the economy in Dubai, since the city has a free trade in gold and the commodity is restricted in India. Overall, since the arrival of the Al Maktaum's, Dubai has become a largely foreign settlement for traders of virtually all kinds; its unprecedented growth is clearly the result of an expanding international economy."
Abstract This paper is written in the first person and compares information found on three sites on the Internet about pulmonary embolism. The first website is more oriented at the seasonal effects of long flights and pulmonary embolism. The second website is a news website with an article about pulmonary embolism and air travel. The third website stresses the need for knowing more about pulmonary embolism and the environment in the airplane. The author draws conclusions and recommendations from the websites and checks with the New English Journal of Medicine's detailed study about the distance traveled by air and the number of patients who developed the condition to confirm the findings.
From the Paper "My son and daughter-in-law had made plans for France. They landed at the airport and their daughter started to experience chest pains. The emergency unit at the airport checked her and told them something about it probably being pulmonary embolism. They took her to the hospital and my daughter-in-law called me to ask me about pulmonary embolism. I checked the search engines hoping to get directed to authentic information on the net about this. I came across three websites that seemed authentic and derived information from there and compared them."
Abstract Tourism is one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries. The paper discusses how the World Tourism Organization (WTO) views tourism and its defining feature. It also mentions the poverty and tourism. The importance that the role of marketing plays in tourism is also examined; hospitality and marketing depend on one another. The role of transportation is also analyzed. The paper concludes that the tourism environment and hospitality marketing industry will always remain a strong factor in globalization, even in light of disasters that can negatively influence vacation and travel.
From the Paper "In recent years, the comprehensive atmosphere of tourism has undergone extensive changes worldwide in comparison to tourism during decades of the past. The traditional face of tourism has been exposed to numerous acts of terrorism, and even more recently, historical natural disasters. Although these recent tragedies have significantly altered tourism, the tourism and hospitality sector nevertheless remain as one of the largest components of the global economy. Even in recent years, the growth rate of tourism supersedes that of most other goods and services. As a result of this rapid growth, the profile of tourists has changed as consumers apparently have become more experienced, more demanding, and more likely to treat tourism purchases in very much the same way as they do any other item of consumption (Baum & Moudambi, 1999). The globalization of communications transport and technology has also created a new environment for tourism's economic and social planning. This has led to new tourism policy formulations and recommendations both by and for tourism professionals. This paper will discuss a comprehensive understanding of such elements of tourism as outlined above."
Tags: united nations research implements, controls evaluates marketing strategy factors environment factors supply and demand economic social planning
Abstract This paper defines the Arctic in terms of geography and culture. The author performs a SWOT analysis to examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of increased Arctic travel and tourism. The paper concludes that increased environmental government regulation is needed to maintain sustainable development.
From the Paper "Despite the harsh climate and isolation, it seems as though more and more people are traveling north to the Arctic as an alternative to the traditional ski trip and a beach vacation. According to some Arctic experts, travelers have made their way to the Arctic by ships for some time now. Ship based tourism has mostly been small scale; however, the cruise business world has recently experienced an increase in growth particularly with regard to the size and number of vessels destined for the Arctic."
The unified Europe of today is a result of many economic, social and political changes and trends. These are dynamic trends that continue to develop and grow.
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Abstract This paper reviews the history and development of a unified Europe. The paper looks at a number of changes that happened in Europe between 1945-1991. Particular interest is given to the European Community and how it eventually led to the European Union due to higher and higher levels of co-operation.
From the Paper "The continent known as Europe has a long and complicated history. Much of that history has involved conflicts of various types between various countries. Because European countries tended to fight with each other there was no concept of a unified Europe before 1945. The concept of a unified Europe did not appear suddenly. Instead the concept of a unified Europe was the result of a number of economic, social and political trends that slowly developed from 1945 to 1991 and are still developing today. However, not all of these trends developed at the same rate."
Abstract This paper examines the history of the tourism industry, focusing on the revamping and revival of the so called 'package tour'. According to this paper, the package tour concept is that of an all-inclusive vacation in one.
From the Paper "The tourism industry in the early 21st century operates within a complex globalized marketplace in which it is subject to rapidly changing social, cultural and economic factors. Perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the package tour model which exerted significant dominance over the industry until the fragmentation of the market and the privileging of consumer choice and independence at each level of the tourism experience. However, given the influence of major corporate players it is perhaps not surprising that the recent innovation of dynamic packaging has led to a revival of the "package tour" concept in a carefully revised form."
Abstract This paper examines the fastest growing trend of the tourism industry, Ecotourism. According to this paper, by definition ecotourism means travel to natural and naturally preserved areas, while maintaining respect for the environment, for conservation of the area and for the local people.
From the Paper "Ecotourism is the fastest growing segment of the global tourism industry (Gibson & Dodds, 2003; West & Carrier, 2004), although its promotion and practice are marked by intense controversy. Views on ecotourism range from the most serious charges of exploitation to deep praise for its positive impacts. Ecotourism can be defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people" (Taylor & Dyer, 2003, p. 977). In certain regions, ecotourism appears to produce extensive benefits. By its nature, ecotourism also tends to be hypocritical since its underlying motive invariably is profit even though its expressed commitments represent ecological ideals. "
Abstract This paper explains that from a tourist's perspective the Harpoon Brewery is an interesting alternative to the normal vacation concepts that flood the market when most people consider vacations. It highlights that with locations in Windsor, Vermont and Boston, Massachusetts, the Harpoon Brewery has been making its mark on tourism and the general public since 1987. The author explains that this is evident because of Harpoon approach to its product as well as the special events that it holds throughout the year in both locations that are not only significant for those interested in the brewing industry but for the communities surrounding these breweries as well.
From the Paper "From a tourist's perspective the Harpoon Brewery is an interesting alternative to the normal vacation concepts that flood the market when most people consider vacations. Yet, with locations in Windsor, Vermont and Boston, Massachusetts, the Harpoon Brewery has been making its mark on tourism and the general public since 1987. This is evident because of Harpoon's approach to its product, as well as the special events that it holds throughout the year in both locations that are not only significant for those interested in the brewing industry, but for the communities surrounding these breweries as well. The brewery had played a significant role in the growth of the tourism industry in Boston, with community support that is continually rising, as is the interest in the tourism approach that the brewery is taking toward society and industry overall. A Tourist's Perspective One societal group that would find a brewery tour significant are ..."
Abstract This paper explains how Jamaica's tourist industry after 1960 reproduced colonial forms of oppression in an industry controlled by colonial elite investors and beneficiaries that capitalize on cheap labor supplies; explanation of results of mass tourism as pursued by various Third World countries, and in Jamaica's example; note higher basic costs, low industrial or other development, cultural decay; reinforcement of colonial/postcolonial elites in a dual economy and dual society of much poverty. Itwaru, Fanon, CLR James, plus other refs.
From the Paper "Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1494, named earlier by the Arawak Indians, 'Xaymaca' or the 'land of wood and water'. The Spanish introduced slaves from Africa after 1513, as labourers in a new sugarcane industry. In 1655, Jamaica became a British colony, continuing on till its independence in 1962. Just before independence, economic development began that centered on cultivating tourism, in keeping with other emerging colonies of the British Commonwealth Caribbean. This paper shows that tourism involves a carrying on of colonial phenomenon in independent Jamaica, including the class gaps of a colonial society. The moneyed classes were those to invest directly..."
