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The Ski Resort Industry, 2008.
This report characterizes the market for the ski resort industry and related products/services and assesses the attractiveness of this market to potential producers/marketers.
2,780 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that, although skiing is one of Americans' favorite sports and leisure activities, ski areas throughout North America are facing many problems. The author points out that fewer people visit U.S. ski areas now than ten or twenty years ago. The paper also relates that the high seasonality of demand, the potential negative effects of climate change and issues surrounding environmentally sustainable management practices present major challenges to the ski industry. The author underscores that the barriers to market entry include large amounts of initial capital, high maintenance costs, dependability on weather and human resources management. The paper reports that successful resorts respond to these challenges through continued diversification and effective customer relationship management programs. The author concludes that the ski resort industry is not an attractive candidate for potential market entrants.
Table of Contents:
List of Figures
Executive Summary
Purposes of the Report
Sources and Methods of Data Collection
Interpretations and Conclusions
Introduction
Industry Assessment
Industry Landscape
Market Demand
Seasonality of Demand
Factors Influencing Future Demand
Climate Change
Environmentally Sustainable Management
Barriers to Entry
Staying Ahead of the Competition
Summary
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"Seasonality of demand in the ski resort industry refers to the fluctuations in demand during different months of the year. Statistics reflecting the number of visits or the frequency of ski resort visitations per season is not readily available, making it difficult to quantify seasonality of demand. However, one can draw a parallel between the seasonality of demand in the ski resort industry and the seasonality of demand for skis and related equipment. According to AuctionBytes.com (2007), the independent trade publication for online merchants, demand for snow skis seems to concentrate around Christmas holidays."
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Craigleith Ski Club, 2002.
A look at the elements of competition and marketing relating to this ski club.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the competition and market of the Craigleith Ski Club. The Craigleith Ski Club is located near Collingwood in the heart of central Ontario ski country. It has numerous competitors in close proximity to it. Their facilities are compared and the level of competition is examined.
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"The Unbearable Whiteness of Skiing", 2006.
A review of Annie Gilbert Coleman's "The Unbearable Whiteness of Skiing".
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 79.95
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This essay provides an analysis of Annie Gilbert Coleman's "The Unbearable Whiteness of Skiing". The paper analyzes the variety of rhetorical devices used by Coleman to reinforce her main point that the ski industry promotes wealth and whiteness in its tourism that excludes locals and people of color from its slopes.
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" Annie Gilbert Coleman's The Unbearable Whiteness of Being uses a variety of rhetorical devices to support the author's contention that commercial ski resorts exclude ethnicity both on the slopes and in their.."
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Biomechanical Issues of Ski Boot-related Knee Trauma, 2008.
A review of report of findings from an article that investigates ski boot related knee traumas.
981 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper presents the findings of an article written after testing two specific hypotheses: (1) that the ski boot in its standard setting causes a misalignment of two measurements of knee angles as compared to the natural barefoot position; and (2) that both canting and boot rotation affect on varus valgus (VV) and internal-external rotation (IRER) angles as well.
Outline:
Introduction
Article Summary
Subjective Evaluation
Biomechanical Description of Technique
Critical Analysis of Technique Selected
Summary
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"Knee injuries are some of the most interesting issues in orthopedics and sports medicine from the perspective of both prevention and treatment. The analysis of biomechanical causation is crucial to understanding acute traumatic knee injuries as well as long-term chronic knee problems commonly presenting in athletes at all levels of involvement.
"In the case of knee injuries in skiers, one testable hypothesis is the component of causation that relates to ski boots. By design, ski boots are intended to provide external support and maintenance of advantageous ankle and knee flexion and tibial angular orientation with respect to the perpendicular as measured between the skier and the ski
slope. Previous research has established a relationship between external ankle support in general and specifically, the way that altering or restricting the natural motion of the ankle joint contributes to changes in the mechanical load on anatomical structures in the knee."
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Operations of K2 Skis, 2006.
This paper explores the role of operations management in relation to the K2 Skis corporation.
2,189 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper explores the many factors that are involved regarding the success or failure of performing the required steps of proper operations. The writer elaborates and lists many questions that have to be answered, for example; Is it reasonable for K2 people to expect much more improvement? What is next for the company? How does the culture continue to improve itself? The writer then concludes how the K2 Ski Company works in terms of integrating operations, working in a global way to guarantee maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
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"By looking at such elements of the operations process, it helps create a strategy for management to look to new technologies to use across the board when it comes to implementing changes to increase productivity and efficiency while reducing overall costs. This may mean changing the corporate strategy on many levels to better reflect a company's core values and to add new ones. A strategy is not a cookie cutter or one size fits all. It is important to understand in essence that many factors contribute to successful and effective operations and management of the supply chain. Upon looking at different aspects of operations it is easy to see a direct relationship between its success and the success of the product's ability to build a customer relationship and long-term loyalty."
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"Downhill Slide", 2002.
A review of the book "Downhill Slide: Why the Corporate Ski Industry Is Bad for Skiing, Ski Towns, and the Environment."
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the book, "Downhill Slide: Why the Corporate Ski Industry Is Bad for Skiing, Ski Towns, and the Environment." The paper analyzes how Downhill Slide's author, Hal Clifton, assesses the negative impact of the corporate ski industry on local communities, the environment, ski resort employees, and smaller skiing resorts. The author of the paper also discusses the book's strong points and weak points, and presents some reasons why there should be hope that the present dominance of the corporate ski resorts can be limited and ultimately reduced in the future.
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Waivers and Releases on the Slopes, 2005.
Looks at four cases involving accidents on ski slopes.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at four cases involving accidents on ski slopes and the determination of who is responsible - the skiers or the resort owners. It summarizes the four cases, analyzes them and compares and contrasts the findings. The cases involved a collision between two skiers, a collision between a skier and a ski instructor, a collision between a skier and a snowboarder, and a skier who fell into a half-pipe in a terrain area.
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"In the first case a skier was skiing on an intermediate slope when a ski instructor collided with her allegedly due to negligence. Her federal suit certified two questions to the state court: Does a skier assume the risk of ..."
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The 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army, 2004.
Presents a history of the 10th Mountain Division and its impact on skiing.
1,219 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper demonstrates the history of the elite fighting force of the United States Army known as the 10th Mountain Division, its strengths, and numerous contributions to the skiing industry.
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"The 10th Mountain Division is a group of soldiers who train specifically for high-altitude mountain warfare in tough and cold conditions. Using downhill and cross country skiing techniques, these soldiers carry guns, and at least 90 ponds of gear. The force combines military training with a perfected skiing style that makes them able to move easily though difficult terrains, while still maintaining a fighting force."
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Coral Reef Risk Assessment, 2001.
A detailed look at the nature of coral reefs, and an examination of the dangers that they face around the world due to mankind.
6,900 words (approx. 27.6 pages), 40 sources, $ 155.95
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Introduction/Background Problem Statement and Contributing
Factors
Environmental Impacts and Future Changes
Industrial Pollution and Coastal Development
Industrial Pollution
Future of Industrial Pollution
Coastal Development
Future of Coastal Development
Climate Change and Coral Bleaching
Future of Coral Bleaching
Over Exploitation and Destructive Fishing
Fishing Over exploitation
Future of Fishing Over Exploitation
Ornamental Trade
Future of Ornamental Trade
Destructive Fishing
Future of Destructive Fishing
Commercial Fishing
Future of Commercial Fishing
Tourism
Diving and Snorkeling
Future of Diving and Snorkeling
Jet Ski Use
Future of Jet Ski Use
Risk Assessment Analysis
Social Ramifications
Economic Ramifications
Solutions/Recommendations
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"Reefs provide habitat and nursery grounds for 10 to 20 percent of the world?s fisheries. Life-saving medicines, anticoagulants, and anticancer agents, such as prostaglandin come from coral reefs. They contain symbiotic algae in their tissues, enabling them to grow into massive organisms and provide habitat and food resources for reef dwellers such as lobsters, sea urchins and giant clams. Natural disturbances, such as hurricanes, usually help maintain balance between organisms by maintaining numbers of stronger species with weaker ones and recovery can occur within 10 to 20 years. It is the human impact that causes the ability of the reefs to recover from natural phenomenon to be virtually impossible [3]. Fifty-eight percent of the world?s reefs are at risk due to four primary factors: industrial pollution, climate change, overexploitation and destructive fishing, and tourism."
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Tourism Decline for Canada, 2007.
An examination of the decline in tourism for Canada in the last year, a decline that occurred even as tourism for the world increased over the same period.
1,654 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper analyzes the challenge of changing a tourist's perception of Canada to make it a more desirable destination. The paper explains the need to reverse the trend and increase the tourism business for Canada. and looks at why Greece is a successful tourist destination. The writer suggests that more could be made of the skiing areas in Canada to attract tourists. The writer also notes that much of Toronto has been used for filming in lieu of New York City, for instance, and suggests that the names of those films be featured in tourist advertising.
Outline:
Introduction
Findings
Conclusions
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"The percentage of loss for Canada was exceeded only by the loss for Montserrat, a region suffering from volcanic explosions since 1995; Aruba, in decline since the Natalee Holloway disappearance; and Uruguay. While the drop for these other regions can be explained by various unusual circumstances, the decline for Canada appears to be more basic and to relate largely to the perception the world has of Canada as an unexciting destination. Certain specific issues can be cited with reference to tourism from the United Sates, however, such as changes in travel rules so that in the near future, a passport will be required."
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Geography of Utah, 2007.
A review of the state of Utah and it's natural geographical beauty.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the unique geography of the state of Utah. The paper reviews the different types of geology, landscapes and recreational opportunities in Utah as well as Utah's national parks.
Contents:
Introduction
About Utah's Landscape
Utah Heritage and Culture
Mormon History and Heritage
The Weather of Utah
National Parks Of Utah
Zion National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Arches National Park
Canyon lands National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Ashley National Forest
Utah Fishing
Utah Hunting
Utah Camping
Boating in Utah
Utah Skiing
Utah Snowmobiling
Rock Hounding Utah
The Winter Olympic- 2002
From the Paper
"Another exciting and well known outdoor activity is trout fishing, in high mountain lakes and streams. Seldom know that the state also offers a wide variety of other exciting fishing opportunities such as trophy lake trout. The trout alone weighs at over 40 pounds. In addition, ferocious tiger muskie, striped bass so abundant that they have removed the limit, exclusive and hard-fighting wipers, as well as quality waters for walleye, perch, smallmouth, channel catfish, largemouth, crappie, white bass, and several other species are all to be fond in fishing. Fishing is open throughout the year on most waters. However, all visitors have to follow certain rules of fishing, which are available at all Wildlife Resources offices and also at most local stores and visitor information outlets. "
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The Evolution of Sports Equipment, 2002.
Examines how technology has contributed to the change in the weight, size and texture of sporting equipment.
2,083 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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The paper looks at how polyethylene, polypropylene and other plastics have revolutionised the sporting equipment industry. It discusses several sports where plastics and composites have contributed to more light-weight, durable equipment, citing examples such as golf balls, boats and skis.
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"The advance of technology led to the creation of ultra-lightweight tennis rackets in 1999 (Dusek, 1999). Tennis rackets now weigh less than a can of tennis balls. Exceptionally stiff, high-modulus graphites, innovative designs, and titanium, are allowing racket makers to create ever-lighter frames. Titanium has also been used in strings and in tennis balls. Twenty years ago, a racket weighed about 13 ounces. In 1999 it was 10.2 ounces. One titanium racket weighs only 7.6 ounces. Design changes such as wide bodies and long bodies, shifting the weight from the handle to the head to move the sweet spot towards the top of the head of the racket have all changed the way the game is played. Space-age materials are being used in different areas of the head to reduce torque and shock for advanced players."
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El Nino and Business, 2002.
A discussion of the positive and negative effects of the weather condition known as El Nino on business.
1,173 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper introduces and discusses the effect on business of El Ni?o, the name Peruvian fishermen gave the warm currents that would show up every few years just before Christmas. It shows how each occurance of the phenomena causes enormous damage in personal and business loss and causes flooding, property damage, crop damage and warming in some areas of the country.
Outline
Introduction
Thesis statement and definition of El Ni?o
Positive affects of El Ni?o
Agriculture
Decreased energy costs
Less snow removal, more jobs
Not as bad as previous El Ni?o
Negative affects of El Ni?o
NOAA results
Less heating costs in Northeast
Damage to crops
Higher prices
Affects to construction
Drought in Hawaii
Ski resorts lose income
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The weather phenomenon known as El Niסo can both adversely and positively affect the business of a particular area. "In the 1982-83 El Niסo, floods did $1.2 billion worth of damage, and the following year's drought cost farmers $10 billion, but consumers in the Northeast saved a tidy $2.5 billion on heating bills" (Armstrong and Veomett 33). Since this is a reoccurring activity, business people should learn from prior events, and protect themselves from damage, destruction, and lost income as best they can. There are insurance policies available for some businesses, and they may be worth the cost in the worst-case scenario."
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Tourism in Dubai and UAE, 2004.
This paper investigates major issues relating to tourism development strategy in the UAE, especially Dubai, which is the best-known and the fastest-growing tourist area in the Middle East.
13,215 words (approx. 52.9 pages), 95 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that the UAE is endowed with an extensive coastline fringed by white sandy beaches and a varied landscape suitable for a wide variety of activities from powerboat races to sand skiing to golf . The author suggests that, to draw more tourists to stay longer, increase spending, and make repeat visits, efforts need to be intensified to represent Dubai and UAE as exotic places with year-round events filled with a carnival atmosphere. This requires a well-planned and widely publicized tourism calendar throughout the year and well in advance. The paper stresses that tourism must be placed high on the national agenda and be given the same status as expor-oriented and infrastructure industry.
Table of Content
Background to Research Study
An Overview
Research Area of Study
Recent Development
Research Aim and Objectives + Research Questions
Research Aim
Layout of the Dissertation
Tourism Planning and Development
The History of Tourism Planning and Development in the Gulf Region
Sustainability and Tourism Development in the Middle East
Tourism as National Income Provider in Gulf States
Case Study Dubai, UAE and Middle East
History of Dubai and UAE as Tourist Destinations
Changes in Tourism Development in Dubai, UAE and Middle East
Reason for the Increase In Tourism Development of Dubai
Winning Combination
Quality of the Infrastructure
Increase in the number of Visitors
Better Partnership between Public And Private Sectors
Government Policy
Growth in Service Sectors
Germany as a Market
Expansion of Parking Bays at the Airports
Dubailand
Growth in the Non-Oil GDP
Oil Contribution
The Importance of Tourism for Dubai as a Secondary Source of Income
Obstacles to Future Tourism Development in Dubai and UAE
Changing Outlook
Transportation Network
Renovation of Tourism Product
Other Measures
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"The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation, consisting of seven tribally based emirates that lead the southeastern portion of the Arabian Peninsula south of Bahrain and Qatar. The federation covers 83,600 square kilometers and geographically it is enclosed on the north by the Persian Gulf and Iran, on the east by Oman, and on the south and west by Saudi Arabia. Its geographical locations separate Oman from its territory on the Musandam peninsula and extend 90 kilometers along the Gulf of Oman, an area known as the al-Batinah coast. The curse of the nature in the form of arid desert and salt flats are visible everywhere. However, Arabs are not a frustrated lot due to arid climates and blessed in the form of oil reserves by the Mother Nature. They are blessed with mountains in the northeast that rise to 1,200 meters. Due to low rainfall, there are few fertile areas except in the north and among the oases."
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Jeremy Bloom and NCAA, 2005.
A discussion of the case of Jeremy Bloom, dealing with paid endorsements and college sports.
5,475 words (approx. 21.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 134.95
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Jeremy Bloom, a football player at the University of Colorado, was ruled ineligible to play for the team because he had accepted paid endorsements for professional skiing. The NCAA was the one that made the ruling, and they determined that anyone who is paid for endorsements is not allowed to play in college sports. This paper explains that there is some discussion and dissent as to whether this should be the ruling in cases like Bloom's, since the sport that he received paid endorsements for was distinctly and clearly separate from the sport that he played at the University of Colorado. It shows that there has been much discussion into this issue because there are those that are very serious about whether this ruling was accurate, and there are two sides to the argument, both of which are dealt with in this research.
Outline
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Problem
Review of Related Literature
Discussion of Source Materials
Body of the Report
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Naturally, this is very important to Jeremy Bloom but there are bigger considerations as well. The ruling that the NCAA has regarding this type of paid endorsement and all of the other rulings that the NCAA has regarding college athletes affect not only Bloom but thousands of individuals that attend college across the United States and play sports as well. Most of these individuals are not affected by this particular ruling because they are not competent in another sport to the point where they are being offered endorsement money for professional things."
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