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Recreation and tourism are major industries which can permit otherwise impoverished regions to stay fiscally float and which can also satisfy the human need for leisure time and escape. This paper does not dispute the basic contentions of the preceding paragraph but it does argue that the concept of recreation and the concept of tourism are both items which are far more sophisticated than many of us might imagine. Specifically this paper examines the use and occasional exploitation of natural amenities in tourist areas and asserts that natural amenities serve basic human needs for control.

Tags:natural, amenities, tourism

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This paper stresses that the various mathematics-driven theorems for profit maximization in an ideal business world do not account for the "real" workplace, where decisions must be made that take into account the moral and ethical repercussions of the firm's activities. The author cites the Williamson model to understand the tradeoff between profit and social responsibility, focusing on two components: The executive's willingness to forego profit for the amenity, and the effects of the amenity on profit. The paper points out the importance of supporting the family life of workers because the long-term effects of these kinds of policies are that a firm retains valuable employees, which impacts its profit maximization potential.

Table of Contents
Changing Theories of Profit Maximization
Static Theories in Imperfect Settings
Social Responsibility

From the Paper
"The social responsibility of business has received a great deal of attention in recent years. A large literature on the subject has emerged, evaluating the implications for profits, stock returns, and even individual careers. One strain of literature provides prescriptions for businesses, attempting to dictate the appropriate behavior of business with regard to socially responsible actions. At first glance, the divergent view of businesses' obligations to society seems unrelated and contradictory. It is difficult to identify the attributes of acts to be characterized as socially responsible. A popular management text says that there is no single agreed-upon concept of social responsibility for business firms and managers. Views of what constitutes a socially responsible act range from "profit making only," to "going beyond profit making," to "a social obligation, beyond that required by law and economics" "

Tags:two-family, amenity, willamson, model, repercussion

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The paper notes that one of the dominant geographical trends in the United States has been suburbanization and it raises the points that bring about this categorization. The paper highlights the fact that the rapid population growth in Atlanta over the past few decades initiated suburbanization in this city and the paper identifies three characteristics that define this. First, there is an avoidance of city-center living. This suburban aspiration has been referred to as anti-urbanism. The second is the desire for a larger, newer, and more amenity-laden house, preferably with a garden, as the image of the traditional home is appealing to migrants and finally, a major characteristic of the suburbanization in Atlanta is the suburb itself, and the appeal of a high-quality residential environment. The paper notes that overall, the aspiration to suburban living is at the very heart of suburbanization in Atlanta.

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"It looked like as if everyone was seeking a few acres in the suburbs of Atlanta to raise their baby boom kids. Since then, Atlanta has become witness to urban renewal, sprawl, the rise of exurbia, the response of New Urbanism, and rampant suburbanization. In the period 1960 to 1970, the population of Atlanta itself showed only a 2% increase and a decline from 1970 to 1975; on the other hand, the suburban ring doubled over the same 15 years. Today, Atlanta's suburbanization is at a very high level, with an overwhelming 90% of its population living outside the city proper."

Tags:physical, achievement, unadulterated, embodiment, commuting, patterns, residential, density

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The paper describes Sandals Resorts as the largest operator of luxury, ultra-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. The paper discusses the aims and proposed business plans of Sandals. The paper explains that Sandals has redefined the all-inclusive concept to include every imaginable amenity and every conceivable luxury. The paper concludes that in order to remain number one, Sandals and Beaches must be recognizable to anybody looking for a Caribbean vacation. The paper points out that an increase in awareness is the first step to increase the profit margin.

Outline:
Mission, Vision & Values
SWOT Analysis
Strategies
Target Audience
Main Objective
Promotion Examples
Timeline Example
Evaluation and Assessment
Summary

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"Sandals Properties are a diverse collection of 12 of the earth's most tranquil all-inclusive resorts. Sandals resorts are uniquely romantic vacation for couples in love -looking to get away from it all and to just be with one another. Moreover, because the best of everything is already included in simple up-front price, you will get to be pampered like royalty without having to worry about the budget. Features included are luxurious accommodations, all meals, water sports, round trip airport transfers, golf, all hotel taxes, and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments. Even the tips are already included."

Tags:Caribbean, luxury, hotel, vacation

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This paper provides an overview of the responsibilities and the priorities found within management at a golf facility, specifically the (fictitious) Pine Hurst Country Club in Lock Island, Nevada. Because of its proximity to Las Vegas, Pine Hurst is most frequently used by the upper- class business travelers when their companies hold meetings in Las Vegas. This indicates that the management team at Pine Hurst needs to address issues in respect to conventional golf course and golf club management, but also that the rapid turnover of high- paying customers needs to be taken into account as well. These considerations direct the following management report for the country club.

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The theater business in Windsor, Canada is in the midst of significant changes. With the increased competition in the city, theaters have to do much more than assume what customers want, they must thoroughly investigate the exact desires of customers. The paper shows that by using this research effectively, the theaters can better position themselves for a leap into the new millennium. The research problem identified in this study is to determine respondents? attitudes toward the competing movie theaters in Windsor. The responses are categorized for evaluation by gender, age, marital status, income, education and occupation. This breakdown is crucial to analysis, as it allows results to infer characteristics of different market characteristics.

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"The comfort level of seating at the Parkway theatre revealed a significant difference among income groups. The lowest value was calculated for those earning less than $20, 000 per year. 10.3% of those respondents' would likely find the seating at the Parkway uncomfortable. Significantly higher are the respondents' earning over $20, 000 per year. Of those earning from $20, 000 to $49, 999, 40.9% would likely find the seating uncomfortable and 41.7% of those earning $50, 000 and over would likely agree that the seating at the Parkway is uncomfortable. Results of this analysis are found in Appendix 16.
In assessing the length of ticket lines by annual income, the significant difference exists respective to Silver City. 20.8% of those earning over $50, 000 annually find the ticket lines long at the Silver City theatre. 24% of those earning under $20, 000 find the ticket lines long at Silver City. Significantly greater were those in the $20, 000 - $49, 999 category, with 45.5% of respondents finding the ticket lines long. The reliable results of this analysis are found in Appendix 16."

Tags:Silver, City, Sound, System, Famous, Players

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"Resort hotels outperformed standard hotels during 1990 in terms of occupancy levels, room rates and operating profits. During that year, occupancy levels exceeded standard hotels by 11 percent in the United States and elsewhere, and the average room rate in a resort was 80 percent higher than at standard hotels. This translates to an average occupancy rate of 75 percent for resorts and 64 percent for standard hotels (Blum, 18). Recognizing that resorts compose a unique and lucrative component of the hotel market, this research seeks to understand the different types of resorts and the occupancy problems that are associated with each. In addition, methods of increasing the occupancy rate are examined. The scope of the research is limited to the United States.

Resorts are hotels that are destinations in and of ..."

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"Gulfstream V
The Gulfstream aircraft were originally designed and manufactured by the Grumman Corporation. Following World War II, Grumman recognized the need for corporate aircraft. Gulfstreams typically seat from 10 to 16 passengers. Like Grumman's fighter aircraft, the Gulfstreams not only possess state of the art technology, but are engineered to look tough as well. The latest addition to the aircraft's lineage is the Gulfstream V. The jet represents a significant technological improvement over the Gulfstream IV. In particular, the plane's range has been extended considerably. This feature, and others, should make the jet highly marketable. It is hoped that the Gulfstream V will reaffirm Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's dominant position in the large.business.jet market. "

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This paper presents the factors affecting consumers' intent to repurchase the Vancouver area's travel and hospitality offerings. The paper describes the history and growth of the tourism and hospitality industry of the City of Vancouver and why it has been so successful. It then describes the amenities and services available and discusses what it needs in order to continue growing in the future.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part I.
The Background To Tourism
Part II.
Amenities And Services
Methods
Introduction To Methodology
Research Question
Objectives
Definition Of Terms
Survey Instruments
Survey Population
Results
Discussion
Conclusion

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"Success in the hospitality industry increasingly demands an understanding of many other aspects of popular culture and trends. The term "lifestyle hotel" that has now been adopted by a certain kind of brand name accommodation says it all. Meant as a take off on the "boutique hotel" it carries even further the idea that hospitality is about how people live, and what they want out of life. The personal touches of the lifestyle and boutique hotels, lodges, resorts, and other accommodations speak to the almost hyper-individuality of today's traveler - whether businessperson or tourist. This hyper-individualism is a feature of much of contemporary culture. The hospitality industry must permit itself to be directed by the same powerful forces that have shaped - and dramatically transformed - modern society. The old communal world that existed prior to the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s has produced a new ethos, one that seemingly shares little with the community-based standards of an earlier day."

Tags:boutique, lifestyle, individualism, holiday

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The paper applies Benjamin Barber's theory to current affairs, including Sept. 11, and the Palestinian uprising. Barber claims that McWorld vs. Jihad is essentially globalism vs. nationalism, both extremes of which are far from democracy. The paper concludes that only through acceptance of the different values and dialogue of the different parties can peace be accomplished. Through an examination of those central values pushing Jihad and McWorld into a grand scale global conflict, and subsequently applying them to the international practices contributing to the planet as it is now, it may be possible to mete out more amenable roles for both parties.

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"The world, it seems, is destined to realign itself every few generations, if not by diplomacy and evolution, by virtue of sheer force. At the end of World War II, new perspective on the unspeakable horrors perpetrated by all sides therein and greater appreciation for the devastating magnitude of the struggle presaged an inevitable restructuring of world affairs. Principled opposites proposed their contrasting solutions for the illness of mankind and the Cold War was born of this friction. Today it s hazy to determine if America is in a Post-September 11th world or if this is, more significantly, the prelude to WWII s long-awaited sequel. Canonized principle as a solution to the dilemma of humanity remains a dominant player in the promotion of conflict as terminal traditionalists and ruthless modernists wage war on each other at all conceivable cultural fronts in the name of the future. Benjamin Barber s McWorld Vs. Jihad proposal captures the rudimentary nature of this bloody conflagration by characterizing the ideological footholds that motivate both sides."

Tags:11th, affairs, american, bush, commercialization, commodity, culture, geopolitical, george, globalization, ii, international, israel, order, palestinians, president, relations, september, terror, tribalism, war, world, zionism