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Tourism in the Caribbean, 2004.
An in-depth research paper on ways to sustain the uniqueness of the Caribbean Islands within the tourist industry.
14,500 words (approx. 58.0 pages), 81 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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With the tourism industry becoming more consolidated and attracting bigger players, sustaining the economy of the local region is important. Cruise lines, air travel charters, and hotels, resorts, and spas are becoming part of the landscape of the Caribbean islands. The flush economy of the 1990s in the more industrialized nations and the increase in disposable income among the middle class population has spawned a market for vacations and holidays in the Caribbean. This paper shows, however, that the industry also has the potential to seriously impact the environment of the region. Sustainable tourism development is therefore critical and necessary. Preserving the natural beauty, culture, and social structure of this region is necessary if this industry is to grow and prosper in the near and distant future. In order to understand the impact that different factors have on the profitability and marketability of these islands to the vacationer comprehensively, the paper shows that research has to be conducted to identify the salient factors that have attracted the present clientele. Cultures, purchasing power, beliefs and customs, the impact of science and technology, homogeneity of population, and addressing the needs of local population are but some of the issues that have to be evaluated. This research, therefore, identifies ways by which their uniqueness can be preserved and marketed for a long time to come. The paper includes a map of the region.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: The Sustainable Travel and Tourism Industry
Chapter Three: Factors Need to Support Sustainable Development
Chapter Four: Conclusion and Recommendations
Bibliography
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"Often, the benefits of spending all the money on the infrastructure needed to support ?big? tourism and commercial international tour operators are outweighed by the negative impact on the local populations. As the big businesses have the negotiating power, the wages and salaries often paid to the workers in the tourism industry are not adequate. Sustainable development can encourage native populations to get more involved in the process, thereby offering them sufficient incentive and payback to get involved with the different sustainable programs being introduced."
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Sex Tourism in the Caribbean, 2007.
An analysis of the history and current conditions of the sex trade in Jamaica and Cuba.
1,694 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the sex trade in Jamaica and compares it to Cuba. It describes the history of the trade and the factors that influence it. The paper examines the socioeconomic factors that contribute to the trade, as well as the rise of men in the trade of prostitution. It also look into the participation of tourists in the demand for this service. Finally, the paper researches the conditions in which the women work and live, which women work within the strip clubs and brothels, the accompanying use of drugs, their health-care (specifically as to HIV and STD testing) and their chances of being arrested for their work choice.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Research Questions
Background
Literature Review
Conclusion
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"The work of Kempadoo (2004) strives toward illumination of the inner working of the sex trade in the Caribbean as related to gender, sexuality, race and work and the economics of the sex industry. According to Kempadoo (2004) generally prostitution is viewed as violence toward women however Kempadoo challenges this accepted view holding that sex for money can be oppressive but in the lives of the women in the Caribbean it may also be a provider of a form of freedom. In the work "Global Sex Workers" the various authors use the term 'sex workers' very deliberately. The view held is that criminalization of prostitution is that it results in hurting the workers themselves instead of protecting them. The authors look at prostitution from an angle that looks at the deeper morals that exist within the inner-workings of the economics of prostitution and introduces the reader to the voice of the sex workers themselves. This work provides a candid view in the reality of prostitution in the Caribbean."
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Conference Tourism: The Future of Tourism Greece., 2002.
A look at the link between conference tourism and tourism in Greece.
5,400 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 196.95
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This paper discusses the subject of Conference Tourism both as it relates to Greece and also as it relates to the tourism industry as a whole. Discussed will be the base definitions and methodology of conference tourism as well as the impact on the tourism industry and the economy as a whole. Examples will be given and a conclusion reached.
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The Caribbean Small States, 2002.
A discussion of whether regional integration is essential to the survival of the Caribbean small states for the 21st century.
23,101 words (approx. 92.4 pages), 71 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper examines the problems of globalization and the implications of globalization for the small Caribbean states. It looks at how information technology and the liberalization of markets are expected to accelerate in the twenty-first century and how the small states of the Caribbean must respond effectively to these changes and challenges if they are to participate productively in the emerging global economy.
Outline
Introduction/Preface
Introduction to the Study
21st Century Challenges
Globalization
Deficits of Small Caribbean States
Regional Integration As A Solution
Introduction Endnotes
Chapter I ? Small States and Regional Integration
in the Caribbean
Introduction
Defining Small States
Defining Small Caribbean States
Theories of Integration
Integration in the Caribbean
Chapter Summary and Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
II ? Challenges in the Global Environment for Small Caribbean States
Introduction
Evolving Global Environment and Implications For CARICOM
Treaties and Protocols Affecting Small Caribbean States
WTO and Small Caribbean States
CBI, CARIBCAN, FTAA, NAFTA, and Small Caribbean States
Chapter Summary and Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
III ? Problems And Opportunities For
Small Caribbean States
Introduction
Internal Deficits in Small Caribbean States
Opportunities for Small Caribbean States
Chapter Summary and Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
IV ? Prospects for the Future for Small Caribbean States
Introduction
Economic and Political Outlook for Small Caribbean States
The Drug Trade Issue
International Aid and Small
Caribbean States
Chapter Summary and Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
V ? Regional Integration as an Imperative For Small Caribbean States
Introduction
Regional Integration As An Imperative
Pitfalls of Integration
Caribbean and Latin American Generally
Legacy of Colonialism
Study Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
Bibliography
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"In 1980, a report to the Caribbean Common Market Council of Ministers by a "Group of Caribbean Experts," concluded that while CARICOM had achieved some meaningful levels of integration, the level of integration attained was insufficient to serve as a basis for effective participation in the global economy. The most serious breaches involved failures to observe trading rules; however, many other challenges were not addressed by the organization. By 1992, however, the West Indian Commission concluded that the number of functioning regional organizations in the CARICOM family numbered an "impressive" 200. The Commission concluded also, however, that the test will be "whether or not this Community of Member States has matured to a degree where it can accept temporary member difficulty, and even pain, without drawing back, in order to move towards a Community of closer union for the larger and longer-term benefit.""
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Sustainable Tourism, 2004.
A discussion of the tourism industry since the September 11 terrorist attacks, which negatively affected the industry .
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper looks at the concept of sustainable tourism, defined as tourism capable of maintaining its viability in an area indefinitely. The paper explores the products needed in the industry to maintain growth, as well as the systems being introduced by governments and the UN to encourage global tourism.
Contents
Introduction
UN backing
Definition of sustainable tourism
Why do it?
Sustainable tourism products
Basic requirements for governments in managing ecotourism
Marketing tools for agencies promoting sustainable tourism
Problems in moving toward sustainable tourism
Conclusion
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"Despite terrorism, despite vagaries of national currencies, despite "virtually anything, it is likely that tourism will continue as long as mankind does; man is an explorer, and has always been. So it makes sense, in this era of heightened interest in anything exotic for nations that possess extraordinary natural or historic sites to exploit them. Doing so gives the people what they want?the tourist people in any case. But doing so can also give the local population what it needs: improved infrastructures, improved services from clean water to modern medical care. There is one caveat, however. Sustainable doesn?t mean that these sites will manage themselves and continue indefinitely to provide benefits."
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Tourism Management in the Gulf States, 2005.
This paper discusses the development of the tourism industry in the Gulf States including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, Oman and Kuwait.
10,500 words (approx. 42.0 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 209.95
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This paper explains that the Gulf States countries realize that they can not continue to sustain their economies based on crude oil; therefore, they have identified the tourism industry as a viable option for the economy of the region. The author points out that the success of the tourism industry is dependent on regional stability, which is a problem in the Arabian Peninsula. The paper relates that tourism industry is labor-intensive; however, in the Persian Gulf region, the native population density is low, and skilled and trained workforces are generally imported from around the world. Maps.
Table of Content
Introduction
Introduction and Overview
Problem Statement
Importance of this Study
Definition of Terms
Limitations
Overview of this Study
Literature Review on Tourism Management
Overview of the Tourism Industry
Needs of the Tourism Industry
Identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
Political map
The United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Bahrain
Yemen
Oman
Kuwait
Need for Sustainable Development
Different Types of Tourism
Marketing the Region to the Rest of the World
Supporting Tourism
The External Factors in the Persian Gulf affecting the Tourism Industry
Political Analysis of the Persian Gulf Region
Economic Analysis
Social Analysis
Technological Analysis
Legal Environment
Environmental Analysis
Competitive Analysis of the Market
Internal Rivalry
Barriers to Entry
Substitutes and Compliments
Buyer Power
Bargaining Powers of Suppliers
Discussion
Conclusion
Recommendations
Summary
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"In 2002, WTTC organized the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, South Africa to identify the important factors and constraints that are facing the travel and tourism industry. (WTTC) Tremendous amounts of resources and investments are made by the private sector in the travel and tourism industry. The private sector is always driven by the need to generate profits and revenue for the organization making the investments at the same time these entities are expected to practice responsible behavior and observe the laws and regulation of the region within which they conduct business and behave ethically and morally in the region. Long term planning and resource development is also essential. It does not make financial sense for a corporation to build a multibillion dollar resort only to have to abandon it ten years down the road if the corporation has not been able to maintain the integrity and environment in which the resort operates. "
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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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Heritage Tourism Management, 2004.
An overview of heritage tourism, with a focus on the heritage tourism market in Australia.
5,215 words (approx. 20.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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This paper examines how heritage tourism is one of the fastest-growing tourism types in the world today. It focuses on the heritage tourism market in Australia, including a discussion on the heritage tourists themselves. In addition, it reviews and assesses current Australian heritage resources, as well as the management of successful heritage tourism sites. It also evaluates the best way to maintain sustainable heritage tourism within Australia through the examination of a specific case study of Kakadu National Park. It demonstrates that, with proper maintenance and care, the heritage tourism market can thrive and can be an extremely useful tool in teaching future generations, both indigenous and foreign, about the country and the people who have made that country great.
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"In addition to the evaluation of specific sites, there is also important value in understanding the heritage themes that deem areas to be considered a cultural site. The Australian heritage Commission identifies nine main themes for heritage resources, each of which includes a host of sub themes. The main themes are the evolution of the environment, the indigenous populations, the development of local, regional, and state economy, the construction of settlements and towns, Australian work environments, education, government, cultural, and phases of life. Within each theme are sub themes such as historical people involved, the evolution of the main theme, and historical references to main points within each theme (Australian Heritage Commission, 2001, 3)."
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Cultural Tourism and the Day of the Dead, 2008.
Discusses the feelings of the people of Mexico regarding tourism during the holiday, Day of the Dead, based on Lucero Morales Cano and Avis Mysyk's article "Cultural tourism, the State, and the Day of the Dead".
1,336 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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The paper is a review of an article entitled "Cultural tourism, the State, and the Day of the Dead", which the writer find particularly relevant to him because of his plans to observe Day of the Dead celebrations during an upcoming visit to Mexico. The paper then relates the emotions of the writer prior to an intended visit to Mexico during the "Day of the Dead " celebrations, noting that there is a conflict between the authorities who welcome tourism on this holiday and the civilians who see tourism as intrusion into a sacred historical ritual and oppose it being promoted as a tourist attraction. The paper also explains that the community is divided on the subject, as many recognize the economic importance of tourism.
From the Paper
"These dynamics are evident in Mexico, particularly concerning how to mediate the conflict between the state and local residents over the tourist attraction that Day of the Dead festivities have become because of globalization. Cano and Mysyk have studied the problems which have arisen in the village of Huaquechula since 1988, when the one road leading into the village was paved for the benefit of tourists and the village became a part of the tourism circuit. In the process of studying the impact of these developments, Mysyk surveyed the villagers regarding their appreciation of the presence of tourists, their behavior, their feelings about tourists photographing or videotaping altars, and related issues."
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Strategic Tourism Management, 2007.
An analysis of strategic tourism management for small communities that rely on tourism to thrive.
3,229 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper examines how many communities have been able to improve their tourism levels effectively in recent years. It particularly focuses on the Northern Territory's (Australia) strategic plan for tourism 2003 to 2007 and how it has accomplished its goals. It analyzes their strategic plan according to the insights and trends identified in a critical review of the peer-reviewed and scholarly literature.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Analysis
Background and Overview
Strategic Tourism Management Considerations for the Northern Territory
Guidelines for Developing Effective Tourism Management Programs
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The research showed that the Northern Territory of Australia represents a challenge for policymakers seeking to introduce sustainable tourism development initiatives into a potentially fragile cultural environment. The NT Tourism Strategic Plan was shown to be a comprehensive and ambitious initiative designed to provide this region with a wide range of developmental programs that can serve to promote employment and living standards for the large percentage of indigenous people living there. The research also showed, though, that such development initiatives must be approached thoughtfully to avoid harming the very things about a particular region that make it attractive to niche travelers in the first place, and this is especially the case with the people of the Northern Territory today."
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The Tale-Telling Tradition of Women in Caribbean Literature, 2002.
This literature essay compares two stories written by Caribbean women authors, and discusses these in relation to women's oral histories and traditions in Caribbean cultural contexts
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 97.95
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This literature essay compares two stories written by Caribbean women authors, and discusses these in relation to women's oral histories and traditions in Caribbean cultural contexts. Referring to the post-colonial and feminist theory, the author of this paper analyzes women's writing as a reflection of traditions with story-telling, women's "voice," and histories that are particular to women and Caribbean culture.
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Tourism in Hong Kong, 2006.
A discussion of the Hong Kong market and its tourism industry from a professional tourism point of view.
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the tourism industry in Hong Kong. It examines one of the main tourist industry concerns in Hong Kong - unscrupulous tour operators. The paper explains how the tourism industry in Hong Kong continues to expand at an unprecedented rate. In addition, the paper shows that protecting this tourism market should be one of Southeast Asia's primary tasks over the next 10-15 years.
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Abstract
Overview
Visitations
Environment
Conclusions
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"The Hong Kong market has long been synonymous with the business and financial set but it has also developed a substantial tourism industry. Hong Kong has become a tourism destination both for its proximity to Mainland China as well as for its own unique sights and sounds. Tourism officials in Hong Kong estimate that the number of overall arrivals into the region increased by over 8% just during the first 10 months of 2006 to a total of 20.76m unique arrivals classified as tourist related travel (HK, 2006)."
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The Politics of Language in the Caribbean Region, 2008.
This paper looks at the American influence in the Caribbean region and discusses the politics of language.
2,249 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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In this article the writer discusses American patterns of shaping public support for policies that are often little understood in their foreign contexts. The writer looks at developments in the Caribbean region influenced by U.S. policies upon which most economies and governments depend. The writer maintains that the politics of language in the Caribbean reflect marketing features familiar to most North Americans and that the politics of language also involve a strong American role in shaping all matters of economic planning and development and diplomatic relations. The writer concludes that most Caribbean countries have dual economies of growing gaps and no solution in sight for enlarging under-classes apart from the symbols of the stability orientation in more enforcement development and security, more incarceration or other punishment, all factors manipulated in different ways by American interests.
Outline:
Introduction
Selling to the Caribbean
The Caribbean as Sold
The Political Language of Stability
The Politics of Language and Caribbean Criminality
Discussion
Conclusion
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"There is a growing media role in all processes of tourism in the 21st century led by the imperative of selling a particular rendition of The Caribbean as tropical paradise that is in competition with various other paradises of the kind that are in development. Air distances between North America and the Caribbean no longer guarantee simple equations of choosing Nevis over Florida or Antigua over Arizona for air-miles and other incentives make South America, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia more accessible. Obviously, the way in which Caribbean countries are marketed to North Americans and Europeans obscures often severe socioeconomic troubles borne by the poorest classes. Tourism depends on an impression of local happiness and especially indications of the stability that visitors expect when buying what is often a vacation package. Consumers ask about present crime levels in Jamaica in particular aware that the economic slump of the later 1990s has escalated violent drug-related crime."
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Tourism in China, 2005.
Examines the effect of the convention and exhibition industry on Chinese tourism.
11,050 words (approx. 44.2 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 218.95
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This paper deals primarily with convention and exhibition business as it pertains to China and discusses some of the problems that the industry faces due to a lack of perceived understanding. The first chapter examines the statement of the problem and provides details about why a study of this nature is necessary. In chapter two, the literature on the subject is reviewed. Since there is not enough literature to provide a comprehensive account of convention and exhibition business when it comes to China, other countries are looked at in the form of case studies and these are compared to China. The paper shows that China would do well to merge its convention and exhibition industry and its tourism industry as much as possible and that other countries may also want to examine the idea of doing this. The third chapter deals with the methodology of the issue and how the study itself was conducted. What kind of data was collected, as well as where it came from and how it will be analyzed are all important issues discussed in chapter three, which provides a strong lead-in for chapter four, where the data that was collected is actually analyzed. This analysis is at the heart of the study, and the research questions that were created in chapter one are dealt with again in light of the information collected. In the last chapter, the information is summarized and conclusions are drawn about the issue. The recommendations for future research into the area of convention and exhibition business in China are also provided.
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions and Objectives
Objectives:
Research Questions:
Importance of the Study
Significance of the Study
Rationale for the Study
Limitations of the Study
Reliability and Validity of the Data
Summary
Chapter Two
Review of the Literature
The Background of Convention and Exhibition Tourism in China
Why Attend Conventions and Exhibitions?
The Relationship between the Convention and Exhibition Industry and the Tourism Industry
Convention and Exhibition Tourism's Actuality and Foreground in China
Potential Pitfalls of Chinese Convention and Exhibition Tourism
Reviewing the Tourism Industry Information
Chapter Three
Methodology
Data Collection
The Study Population
The Nature of the Data
How the Data will be Analyzed
Relevant Research Ethics
Chapter Four
Data Analysis
Chapter Five
Summary, Recommendations and Conclusions
References and Bibliography
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"Conventions and exhibitions should be studied with relation to the tourism industry. On the inside, incentive travel, exhibition participation, and reception service of receiver are traditional tourism categories in general. The argument is that the convention and exhibition industry also pertains to the tourism industry category. Dai (2003) notes that examination, approving, and holding of conventions and exhibitions are all started from an external economic trade department and correlative function department in China. Accordingly, many people regard 'tourism of after convention and exhibition participation' as one part of the tourism industry but they do not consider that the collectivity of conventions and exhibitions is composed of urban tourism. This is, on the whole, a very narrow perspective, and there are reasons why the researcher believes this."
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Training Tourism Workers, 2007.
A research study that aims to develop and evaluate a curriculum model and a set of core competencies which provides effective tourism education and training of front-line tourism workers in Thailand.
3,309 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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The paper explains that The World Trade Organization (WTO) has forecast that Thailand can expect to receive 36 million tourists in the year 2020. The paper discusses how the tourism industry will be quite challenged by this projection. The paper reviews relevant literature that shows how the ability to interact with cultures other that one's own is critical for those employed in this industry. Literature also shows how core competencies must consist of skills that are transferable to their work in the tourism industry.
Outline:
Aim of Research
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Key Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Review of Literature
Tourism Education and Training
Core Competencies
Curriculum Model
Front-line Workers
Proposed Conceptual Framework
Research Methodology
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"In 1998 Thailand recorded visitor arrivals totalling 7.76 million which was an increase of 7.53 percent from 1997 and arrivals increased 11.14 percent over 1998 totals in 1999. Major realignment has taken place in Thailand's marketing plans where advertising budgets were cut and promotional offices abroad have been closed. New markets have been tapped as well as new forms of distribution which had as its' focus direct contact between the buyers and sellers in the tourism market. Stated is "...an increasing trend toward partnerships and pooling of resources as a means of maximizing the promotional dollar by integrating all the stakeholders from transportation and commerce in health and retail..." (Asia & The Pacific, 1999)"
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