Abstract
The paper examines how each author deals with the themes of immigration. In "Family Chronicle", Reznikoff provides a memoir which gives a vivid description of life in 19th-century provincial Russia and then relates it to the immigration experience in the United States. Golab, meanwhile, examines the immigration experience of various ethnic groups and shows how they assimilated into American society through work and labor.

Abstract
This paper assesses a critical model for customer-driven destination promotion for New York City and Ottawa. It focuses on and compares these two markets of metropolis destinations with a diversity of smaller market players. The paper looks at the need for greater destination promotion to these two locations, describes tourism to each location, and then discusses ways to promote more tourism to each one.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background
Market Factors
Implementation for Destination Promotion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In order to increase destination promotion within these two locations, a shift must be made within their marketing practices and the particular branding they pursue. The growth in information sharing and global wealth means that there are more tourists but also more competing destinations. In order for these two destinations to regain their market share and increase their tourism industries they must pursue a strategy of rebranding via the internet, leveraging political and NGO institutions, and increasing the scope of the international practices."

Tags:tourism, NGO, holiday

Abstract
Toronto cannot be recommended as postmodern tourist destination for it lacks what the contemporary mass tourist wishes in terms of diversion, climate, cheap prices and entertainment. Instead, as Torontonians tend not to realize, Toronto and environs draw travellers or kinds to head for First Nations sites that Ontarians take for granted. Paper is written in a tongue in cheek manner, aware that student will be making a presentation. Main Idea: Toronto is too dull and costly for the typical mass tourist; does draw the genuine traveller who tends to spend very little.

From the Paper
Toronto, a Destination with Little to Commend It - Except the First Nations. Introduction The central Canadian city of Toronto does not fit with early 21^st century destination ideals in a day of mass air transit, interactive attractions for tourists of all ages and education levels. Toronto does not offer much room for ecotourism, for sex tourism, or whatever else the modern day visitor wants. However, reflection on what seems to appeal to stray tourists in the Greater Toronto Area from abroad revealed interest in phenomena taken for granted by Canadians and definitely by Torontonians.

Tags:toronto, second rate, postmod tourism

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This paper reviews the marketing strategies and variables that are important in the destination marketing of Coffs Harbour as a tourist attraction by the Coffs Harbour Tourism Association. The marketing variables have helped identify the target market and market segmentation as well as effective means of communicating or providing information to visitors through the use of the website, visitor information centres and friends and relatives.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Selected DMO and destination/ hierarchical chart
Organizational Structure
Target Market
Market Segmentation
Primary Competing Destinations
VFR
Visitor Information Centres
Conclusion

From the Paper
''Tourism has globally been accepted as an economic activity of attracting tourists and catering for their needs. As demand for tourism increased, more areas were developed for tourism and the choices of destinations available to the tourists continued to expand. This resulted to competition between tourist destinations. To gain the upper hand and be successfully promoted to a target market, a destination is required differentiate itself from its competitors and create a strong image in the mind of the tourists (Echtner and Ritchie, 2003).
''In the recent years, destination marketing has been regarded as a very important factor in the competitive world of today. The purpose of destination marketing is to create awareness, promote product and services, and brand imaging, development of network channels through promotion and marketing tools and finally, communication.
Destination marketing organizations include government agencies, visitor bureaus and travel associations that strive to promote their destinations abroad to the overseas travel markets. This is done through marketing strategies which help the destination differentiate its product from the competition. The focus of the market strategies lies on the competitive advantage of the destination and it develops and positions the destination in the customers mind. Gilbert (1990) cited that destination marketing includes promotion, attraction, sales, events and target marketing.''

Tags:tourism, destination marketing, Coffs Harbour

Abstract
This essay discusses Japan, in terms of culture, as well as attractions. It explores possible reasons for tourists being reluctant to visit Japan. The paper then offers unique ideas on how Japan could market tourism to other areas of the world, in order to encourage tourists to visit.

From the Paper
"Despite Japan's facade of modernity, from its city skylines and "Bullet Trains" to its millions of people who seem to have high-tech cell phones glued to their ears, traditional Japan still exists in a huge network of inns and restaurants, and in arts, crafts and customs that have not changed in over a thousand years. The deceptive thing about Tokyo is that it seems surprisingly Western on the surface with Western looking buildings, McDonald's franchises and kids listening to rap music. It seems like you might as well be in Los Angeles. Yet you don't need to dig very deep to discover the Japanese soul beneath the Western facade. One of the most appealing aspects of travelling in Japan is the richness of culture that can be encountered. Advertisement should grasp that despite Japan's apparent Western aspirations, it is uniquely Japanese. "

Tags:advertisement, japan, japanese, tourism, tourist

Abstract
This paper compares two destination websites for two different cities: LasVegas.com and Toronto.com. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are discussed from a business perspective. Each website seems to meet its objectives and market to the types of visitors that are most likely to visit the cities. There are some clear differences as well as similarities that are discussed.

From the Paper
"The main focus of a destination web page is to lure travelers to their location and patronize as many of the local businesses as possible. These sites have a mix of transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment businesses that sometimes pay advertising costs to be on the page. The most attractive and desirable or memorable tourist features of a location are highlighted the most. For example, riodejaniero.com has the well-known Christ statue at the top left corner, floridakeys.com has a picture of the Seven Mile Bridge, and newyork.com has a taxi cab rushing..."

Tags:swot, destination, websites

Abstract
The paper discusses how in many of his short stories, Anton Chekhov presents characters that seem to be destined to fail in their lives. These characters have little control over their lives and Chekhov plunges them into situations from which they cannot escape. The paper relates that Chekhov often demonstrates the hopelessness of life with his female characters. The paper analyzes "The Lady with the little Dog," "The Darling," "A Blunder" and "The Cook's Wedding." The paper portrays how in all these stories, Chekhov realistically presents characters who are destined to misery and failure.

From the Paper
""A Blunder" and "The Cook's Wedding" are very short pieces written near the beginning of Chekhov's career as a writer in the 1880s. "A Blunder" includes characters who control their own destiny, yet, they make an error that will have a long term effect on their happiness. The parents are anxious for their daughter, Natashenka, to marry Shchupkin, the school master. In their haste to bless the wedding, the mother grabs a portrait of a writer from the wall instead of the necessary icon. When the parents realize their error, they and their daughter are left in confusion and disappointment while the fortunate Shchuplin slips quietly out the door."

Tags:misery, hopelessness, characters

Abstract
Wang Anyi's "The Destination" depicts the struggle of a former zhiqing trying to cope with his return to life and his family in Shanghai after ten years in Xinjiang. This paper discusses the autobiographical elements from the novel. It shows how the story of the protagonist parallels the life experiences of the author as a teenager, who left her family for a decade to attend military farms in the Chinese countryside.

From the Paper
"Fearful that Chen Xin will marry and claim his half of the one room, the older brother starts maneuvering to get a ration card, which will entitle him and his wife to the room permanently. The sister-in-law goes so far as to suggest that Chen Xin should consider marrying someone he feels is totally unsuitable in order to take advantage of the room the prospective bride's parent's are dangling as bait to get someone to marry their unattractive daughter."

Tags:Chen, Xin, Aunt, Shen, Yuan, Red, Guard

Abstract
An in-depth paper about the need to produce a brand for Turkey, which can be marketed internationally as the tourist attraction of the country.

1. Introduction.
2. Background and Trends
3. Government Policies Towards Industry
4. International Tourism Marketing
4.1. Turkey as a Tourism Destination
4.2. Market Segmentation
4.3. Marketing Communication
5. TTO's Branding Strategy and the Core Values
6. Brand Personality and Identity
7. Impact of European Union Policies
8. The Challenge of External Environment Policy
9. Conclusion

From the Paper
"During the last four decades tourism has become one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries. As an industry, tourism in 1996 directly and indirectly generated and supported 204 million jobs world-wide, equivalent to more than 10% of the world's workforce - a figure which is forecast to rise to over 11% during the first years of the new millennium. Tourism is in other words of great economic importance and new "tourism areas" are constantly being developed, implying that consumers have even more destinations available to choose from when going on vacation. Moreover, people are traveling increasingly, among other things due to more flexible working hours and rising levels of disposable income. Furthermore, transportation networks have become more efficient which makes it possible to travel to any destination in the world within relatively few hours. The growing importance of tourism implies that national tourism boards around the world face intensive competition in the battle of attracting tourists. Hence, tourism marketers are faced with the challenge of developing new and different marketing strategies that will differentiate a destination from its competitors."

Tags:brand, market, segment, vacation

Abstract
This paper studies the city of Las Vegas, touted as sin city. The author takes a look at the attractions of one of America's most visited city and provides the demographics of Las Vegas as well as of the individuals to better understand the lure of the city. Apart from the many casinos, the paper also lists other draw factors for tourists, such as the shows and conferences.

Outline:
They Go For the Show
The Odds Are In Favor Of Gambling
The Business Opportunists
Conventional Las Vegas
Las Vegas Revisited
Works Cited

From the Paper
"Las Vegas is without a doubt one of America's most popular tourist destinations, with all those going there expecting this, as all representations of the city, from films such as "Ocean's Eleven" to shows such as "Las Vegas", present it to be a towering cacophony of neon-lit casinos, restaurants, hotels, and any other means of fun and pleasure. Entertainment of myriad sources may be found within the confines of Las Vegas, from family oriented tourist attractions such as theme-parks and restaurants, to more adult-oriented entertainment, spanning the spectrum from gambling to exotic dancing. Regardless of the ends sought, the location is sure to consume the resources and cash of those who choose to make an outing there, ensuring their continued success economically, and thereby presence as an attractive recreational opportunity."

Tags:casino shows entertainment businesses, tourist destinations