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Hunting Wolves in and Around Algonquin Park, 2006.
A look at the sport of hunting wolves in Algonquin Park and the environmental and ethical issues concerned with this practice.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper explores the environmental and ethical issues involved in the hunting of wolves in and around Algonquin Park. The paper shows how sport hunting is extremely anthropocentric and how the Canadian government supports it. The paper also suggests ecotourism as an alternative to hunting.
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"Wolves in North America are in a general state of decline. For example, the article "Fear and Loathing" states, Before the first European settlers arrived, timber (or grey) wolves were found almost everywhere in Canada. The wolf has now been extirpated from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, southern Ontario, southern Quebec, and the Prairies. It is endangered in all but one of the lower 48 states, where it has been exterminated from 95 percent of its former range (Anonymous 3). This statement clearly indicates that wolves in North America are generally in a state of decline."
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Natural Amenities in Tourism Areas, 2006.
A look at natural amenities in tourism areas and how they serve as tourist attractions.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 106.95
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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.
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Global Tourism, 2006.
A review of global tourism focusing on the significance to the economies of poor countries.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper reviews the global tourism industry as one of the largest transnational industries of the modern world. In networks stretching from the richest and most developed nations of the global north, to the poorest developing nations of the global south, the tourism industry employs millions of people with annual revenues in the billions of dollars. The paper further discusses how this industry is particularly significant in the economies of many poorer countries, such as those of the Caribbean basin, where the revenues provided from tourism are frequently - as in the case of Jamaica - the primary source of foreign exchange for the country.
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Four Seasons Hotel, 2006.
An overview and analysis of the hospitality industry, using the Four Season Hotel chain to illustrate issues about managing costs and quality.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper notes that the hospitality industry, which includes travel, businesses, hotels, restaurants, and theme parks among other businesses, operates on a relatively small margin in most cases and can be adversely affected by economic changes and by customer dissatisfaction that then translates into bad word of mouth. Businesses like hotels and restaurants thus have to set and meet quality standards that contribute to customer satisfaction and also must provide customer service. At the same time, such businesses have to try to keep down labor costs in order to stay within the small profit margin they usually face. This paper discusses some of these issues by examining the way that the Four Seasons Hotel chain has managed costs and quality in recent years. The Four Seasons Hotel Chain is a Canadian-based company that began with one hotel in Toronto.
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Travel Site Evaluation, 2006.
A review of three e-commerce travel sites.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper evaluates three main travel e-commerce sites, focusing on user friendliness, navigation and organization. The three sites discussed are Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia.
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"Today with the popularity and dependability, which most individuals have on the Internet it is not surprising that they are also choosing to make their travel plans using this medium as well. There are several sites available to perform such searches by price, destination, and travel goals as well as by entertainment options. However, in this analysis three different sites were chosen for analysis and those were Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity. I.A Site Overview: Of the three sites evaluated there were a few initial differences but the main similarity was noticed through the section inquiring from the user, what their desired destination city was as well as from what city they would be departing. On all sites this section was almost identical. Each site also asked for the dates of travel and whether a hotel or rental car should be booked with the flight ticket purchase."
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Tourism as the Normalization of Oppression in Jamaica., 2006.
This paper describes how the tourism industry in Jamaica reinforced colonial elitism through the oppression of cheap labor.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 89.95
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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.
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"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..."
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Harpoon Brewery, 2005.
A discussion on the success of the Harpoon Brewery.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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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.
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"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 ..."
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Hurricane Katrina, 2005.
An examination of the impact of Hurricane Katrina on tourism in New Orleans.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the troubles confronting New Orleans tourist industry as it digs its way out of the rubble left behind by Hurricane Katrina. The paper briefly outlines the significance of the tourist industry to the community and also looks at the pros and cons of reconstituting the old New Orleans. Finally the paper briefly delineates a few things that the city can do to not only revive its tourist industry in the wake of a terrible tragedy but to also secure the return and or retention of middle class professionals.
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"Hurricane Katrina had a profound impact upon the city of New Orleans. Leaving aside momentarily the terrible loss of life and property, the natural disaster also greatly affected New Orleans' tourist industry, changing perhaps forever how many outsiders see the Louisiana metropolis. The following paper will examine New Orleans tourism before the tragedy and examine also the pros and cons of returning the city to its original state - at least from a tourist perspective. Finally, the paper will conclude with some recommendations for what New Orleans can do and should do if it wishes tourists to still frequent the city in the years to come."
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Ecotourism, 2005.
A review of ecotourism, the rapidly growing segment of the global tourism market.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 133.95
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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.
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"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. "
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The Package Tour, 2005.
A look at the history and revival of the 'package tour' and the tourist industry in general.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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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.
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"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."
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A Unified Europe, 2005.
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.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 89.95
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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.
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"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."
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Arctic Tourism, 2005.
This paper discusses travel and tourism industry in the Arctic.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 124.95
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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.
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"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."
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Customer Safety in the Hotel Industry, 2004.
This paper examines the issue of hotel security from a few different perspectives.
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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The paper treats the issue of hotel security from the standpoint of the hotel, management and the guest. The paper includes the importance and the advantages/disadvantages of providing safety in hotels.
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"Casual travelers do not necessarily give much thought to their personal safety when they are traveling domestically. However their sense of safety can decline significantly when they travel abroad, particularly given recent kidnappings and attacks on guests in hotels. In Europe and the Middle East, hotels also recognize that they can be targets not of guest-specific acts of violence but of attacks that target the hotel as a whole."
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Florida Casinos, 2005.
Argues that casinos should be legal in Florida.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This is an essay arguing that casinos should be legal in Florida - along with supporting details and examples.
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"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..."
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Sex Tourism, 2005.
An argumentative discussion of sex tourism.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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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.
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"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 ..."
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