Abstract This paper examines the shortage of staff in the tourism industry, the reasons for it and solutions to it. The author discusses vocational education vs. on-the-job training, asserting that while the latter is preferable, a perfect intertwining of the two would be ideal.
From the Paper "Global competition is also forcing the industry to raise its professional standards and, subsequently to raise its pay standards. New and better training programs are being developed to help generate a sufficient supply of qualified workers for the tourism industry. Most managers require post-secondary schooling and several years' working experience. Yet a skill shortage continues to exist."
Tags: hotel, restaurant, vocational, education, training
Abstract This paper attempts to throw some light on the issue of skillsshortage and labour shrinkage, which is identified as a global issue. The study is limited to the U.K. hospitality industry due to the wide scope of the subject discussed. The actions taken by the government, commercial organisations, educational institutes and trade associations to tackle this problem are critically analysed and recommendations are made for corrective action to improve the approach towards solving this issue.
From the Paper "The negative image of the hospitality industry in turn leads to failure in attracting more young and skilled students and labour towards it. Also, many service employees have a negative perception of their jobs, who feel their job is humiliating, insulting and demeaning as they cater to the needs and sometimes eccentric wants of customers (Ghiselli, La Lopa, & Bai, 2001). Although hospitality acts as the largest provider of the non-standard employment (ILO 2001), according to Brien (2004) a job in this sector is often considered as 'a job till they get a real job'."
Abstract This paper contends that the shortages of skilled workers is linked to the failure of government to support vocation and education training programs. The author points out that, for some time, it has been recognized that investment by governments in human capital by means of education and training is a good and useful. The paper stresses that it is increasingly recognized that Vocational and Education Training (VET), training that is specifically intended to provide the skills and knowledge required for work, is useful for enhancing people's employability by ensuring that they are equipped with specific skills required by employers.
From the Paper "It has for some time been recognized that investment in human capital by means of education and training is a good and useful thing to governments to spend funds on. In particular, it is increasingly recognized that Vocational and Education Training (VET), i.e. training that is specifically intended to provide the skills and knowledge required for work, is useful for enhancing people's employability by ensuring that they are equipped with specific skills required by employers."
Abstract The paper examines how a rise in tourism in certain areas eventually affects the environment of the place, causing problems. The paper uses several examples of places around the globe where tourists frequently spend their time and shows how this trend has affects the environment. Places and problems examined include soil erosion in the Philippines due the the higher demand for flush toilets, the death of seagulls in Lancaster, PA, who mistake mass parking lots for water sources and the loss of firewood in Nepal due to the over-use by hikers. The paper also explores ways in which the tourism industry can strive to become more environmentally friendly to avoid problems in the future.
From the Paper "Without a precise zoning guideline, residents and developers can cross usages and designs without regard to the bigger picture. For example, a resort could go in next to a farm. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, for example, a farm was sold and used for an outlet center. The farm had been located at a major intersection so it was a prime commercial site. However, now the traffic there is astronomical. The foot traffic has increased as well. The pollution level has been raised greatly. The number of accidents at that intersection has risen. Farmland has been lost."
Abstract This paper is an analysis of several different types of technology , and the effect that each of them has on on different part of the tourism industry. Some of the issues discussed are, the used of the internet, digital video and laser video.
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"The IMAX films that are promoting Pittsburgh right now are also very interesting because it puts the viewer in perspective of the destination. It is a virtual reality of the destination. People will not always be sold just by word of mouth, but if they could actually see the destination and, in a way experience part of it at home, then they will be more likely to want to travel to that particular destination. Another one of my articles talks about the internet and how important it is to have good marketing skills in order to sell your business or destination. People are on the internet more now than ever and are constantly thirsting for more information."
Abstract This paper outlines the reasons for the nursing shortage, and how these problems came about. It also explores some of the measures being taken to reverse the trend.
From the Paper "The nursing shortage in the United States and throughout the world is reaching staggering proportions. Cooper Statistics show that half the nursing workforce will reach retirement age in years adding to the problem. Between and the average age of registered...."
Abstract This paper relates to the issue of why the nursing shortage is occurring. One of the reasons this paper focuses on is the problem associated with the image of nursing and thus the reasons why people are not choosing it as a career option. The paper further discusses factors for perpetuating the mythic perceptions including the media and gender stereotypes. The paper offers a recommendation on how to overcome this issue.
From the Paper "When the nursing shortage evident throughout the country in 1998 (Seago, Spetz, Alvarado, Keane & Grumbach, 2006) came to the attention of nursing associations and other industry professionals, most felt the shortage was a result of a number of factors intersecting: normal attrition, accident and injury, job stress and burnout and reduced numbers of students graduating from nursing schools. One factor rarely mentioned yet gaining in prominence as a major issue is that of image. According to research as far back as 1966 through the present day, researchers have cited healthcare professionals' contention that the public's poor image of nursing and the role of the registered nurse is a major factor preventing students from entering nursing schools."
Abstract This essay discusses the arguments amongst the experts as to the nature of the nursing shortage. Some hold that there is a shortage, others argue that this is not the case. This paper also reviews the study by Munchus, Rivers, and Tsai who give multiple reasons as to why there is currently a lack of nursing staff. This paper then goes on to provide solutions to the proposed problems in nursing.
From the Paper "As the large Baby Boomer generation ages and prepares for retirement, an alarming thing has happened in the world of nursing. The large majority of nurses are getting ready to leave the field, and at the same time they will reach the age where they themselves need nursing care. This has created a nursing shortage across the nation and caused concern among many nursing and healthcare experts. "
Abstract 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.
From the Paper "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 ..."
Tags: sex, child sex, sex trafficking, slavery, brothel, indifference, demand and supply, third world, hard currency, pedophile, sex tourism, sexcapades
Abstract This paper takes a look at the difficulty in finding qualified, experienced nurses in the United Kingdom. The paper looks at what is causing this shortage and what can be done to attract and retain the nurses that are so much in demand.
From the Paper "It is important to understand why a nursing shortage exists. The nursing shortage is basically a product of supply and demand (Rothcock, 2000). The majority of nurses today are over the age of 30. The average practicing nurse is in his or her mid-40s. These nurses will begin to reach retirement age (65) around 2010, leading the nursing retirement wave, and half of the nurse workforce will be eligible to retire over the next two to three decades. In addition, numbers show that nursing school enrollments have been dropping. In a nutshell, this means that the supply of nurses remains low while demand remains high."
Abstract This paper suggests that one way to address the staffing shortageproblem in the nursing profession is to encourage more of those interested in a nursing profession to pursue a two-year nursing degree program instead of a four-year program. The paper explains that the two year degree still produces fully qualified and capable nurses and is worth pursuing for those interested in the nursing profession but not interested in a four-year degree program.
From the Paper "This is not to suggest that nursing is an easy career path or that anyone can meet its challenges. To graduate with an associate degree in nursing, the student must master both science and math classes. In addition they need personal attributes that include compassion, the ability to keep their heads in crises, and the ability to think on their feet (Staff writers, 2005). These are skills that cannot be transmitted by a professor no matter what the name of the degree. However, for those who can handle the academic work, nursing can be a challenging and rewarding profession, and one that can be entered with only two years of college debt rather than four."
Abstract The paper introduces the problem of a dwindling supply of nurses in the work force while the population requiring nursing services continues to grow. It examines possible reasons why fewer people are entering the nursing profession, including low pay, long hours, little room for advancement and excessive workload. One possible solution, that of attempting to improve these conditions and recruiting heavily, would provide a force of novice nurses. The challenges that novice nurses present, such as inexperience and increased supervisory requirements, are discussed.
From the Paper "One need only read the newspaper "Classified" ads to realize that employers are trying many clever marketing tactics to attract prospective nurses into their organizations. Many are offering sign-on bonuses, extra benefits and other amenities to attract a limited supply of nurses. As both the general population and the elderly population grow, the number of nurses needed to care for them increases proportionally as well. The number of people choosing to pursue nursing as a career has been on the decline, mainly due to long working hours, low pay, high job stress and other factors."
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".
Abstract 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."
Abstract This paper discusses how the impact of tourism upon local ecosystems has only become a matter of significance in recent decades as the environmental movement has gained traction. The paper takes a look at one of the more ambitious tourism projects in Ontario history, Canada Wonderland, and examines the way in which it redefined and impacted the local environment and or ecosystem into which it was thrust. Specifically, the paper attempts to determine the impact of Canada's Wonderland upon the local species of wildlife and what the arrival of the park meant for the local wilderness in terms of trees removed and acres cleared.
Abstract 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.
