Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that in the last decade Toronto has had significant tourism issues that have been felt through events such as the terrorist bombings in New York, the SARS epidemic and the failure of small businesses across the region. The writer points out that for Toronto, a city with a vast population that is increasing in size each year, the reliance on tourism has always been significant. Yet, because of these factors the city has failed to meet the travel standards of many throughout the globe and travelers have consequently taken their ventures elsewhere. The writer then discusses that Toronto, failing to make the top ten list of "Travel and Leisure" magazine's cities to see is detrimental, because it means that yet another year will pass that will witness the city in economic decline. The writer concludes that it is evident that Toronto needs to formulate a plan using this concept that will allow the city to build its reputation in the travel industry once again and solve the continuing issues that are adversely affecting Toronto.


Outline:
Introduction
The Importance of Top Ten Lists
Results of the Failure to be Acknowledged
The Foundation of Tourism Problems in Toronto
Sustainable Tourism
Tourism in Toronto
Issues Surrounding Tourism in Toronto
Opinions about the Issues
The Need for Community Action
Governmental Concerns
Possible Solutions
Global Tourism
The Significance of Tourism across the Globe
Impact of Tourism
Affects on the Local Economy and the Local People
Attempts to Solve the Issue
What Toronto has Attempted to Date
The Results of This Attempt
Answers for the Future
Working Together
Organizational Change
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In the last decade Toronto has had significant tourism issues that have been felt through events such as the terrorist bombings in New York, the SARS epidemic and the failure of small businesses across the region. For Toronto, a city with a vast population that is increasing in size each year, the reliance on tourism has always been significant. Yet, because of these factors the city has failed to meet the travel standards of many throughout the globe and travelers have consequently taken their ventures elsewhere. Toronto, failing to make the top ten list of Travel and Leisure Magazine's cities to see is detrimental, therefore, because it means that yet another year will pass that will witness the city in economic decline."

Tags:tourism, city, sustainable, enterprise

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses the importance of top ten lists and focuses on Toronto and the travel industry. The writer looks at the foundation of tourism problems in Toronto and at sustainable tourism. The writer studies issues surrounding tourism in Toronto and looks at opinions about these issues. The writer discusses the need for community action in this regard.

From the Paper
"Top ten lists exist in relation to almost every industry, product and facet of the global society. The typical consumer pays attention to the top ten lists in passing and then reflects on that list should the desire to vacation or travel come to mind. For the average consumer this does not appear to be a monumental issue; yet, it is for the average city. This is because cities depend on the income that they receive from travel and leisure activities and in some cases the tourism industry is at the heart of the economic stability of a city. Therefore, when magazines that are significant to tourism publish a top ten list of cities to consider when vacationing or traveling, they are boosting the income potential for these cities, while at the same time reducing the economic stability of others."

Tags:travel, leisure

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 document examines the topic of sustainable tourism strategies. This topic investigates a variety of approaches that different markets have taken in order to develop sustainable tourism within their communities with a focus on urban and scenic tourism strategies. These principles are then discussed in relation to the Toronto and Niagara areas in Canada with an emphasis on developing a crisis management perspective and plan in order to implement contingencies should the area's tourism industry suffer a setback or downturn. The recommendation is that the market should adopt a greater degree of co-marketing agreements between travel and tourism industry competitors as well as with the community.

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CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY: HOW TO ENSURE TOURISM IN THE NIAGARA AREA IS SUSTAINABLE ABSTRACT This document examines the topic of sustainable tourism strategies. This topic investigates a variety of approaches that different markets have taken in order to develop sustainable tourism within their communities with a focus on urban and scenic tourism strategies. These principles are then discussed in relation to the Toronto and Niagara areas in Canada with an emphasis on developing a crisis management perspective and plan in order to implement contingencies should the area's tourism industry suffer

Tags:crisis, management, travel

Abstract
The paper is a brief proposal which lays the foundation for a larger research paper which will examine the "what" and "where" of Toronto's burgeoning hi-tech and bio-tech industries as well as where they are located, what they look like and where they rank internationally. As it pertains to which Toronto biotech firm this writer will visit "in person," the most likely candidate at this time is Affinium Pharmaceuticals under the stewardship of Dr. John D. Mendlein and Dr. Jack Greenblatt. The paper explains why this company has been chosen and relates that the final research paper will not attempt to "glorify" as to understand its idiosyncratic nature within the Toronto context. The paper asserts that what should emerge is an appreciation for how Toronto is making a name for itself not merely in the financial sector but in the bio-technology sector.

From the Paper
"The following paper is a brief proposal which lays the foundation for a larger research paper still to come - a research paper which will examine the "what" and "where" of Toronto's burgeoning hi-tech and bio-tech industries as well as where they are located, what they look like (at least to the fullest extent possible) and where they rank internationally. As it pertains to which Toronto biotech firm this writer will visit "in person," the most likely candidate at this time is Affinium..."

Tags:toronto, biotech, companies

Abstract
This paper examines and analyzes the tourism industry, specifically considering the various reasons that motivate people to travel. First, the paper presents an overview of literature in the filed, and cites two reasons for travel, known as push and pull factors. These terms are defined as push being the factors that make a person move out of a place while the pull is the factor that attracts a person to a destination. Next, the paper explores cultural and social reasons that encourage people to travel. Additionally, the paper discusses psychological factors and other personal issues that affect the person's choice of a tourist destination. The paper also addresses external factors that make travel a necessity, such as travel for work. The paper concludes with a summary of the reasons people travel and select specific destination.

Outline:

Introduction
Internal Factors
Previous Traveling Experiences
External Factors
Push and Pull Factors
Conclusion

From the Paper
"According to the Moutinho (1987, p. 25), cultural aspects that affect peoples' decisions on travelling include the elements of culture like the values of the people, their beliefs and attitudes of people towards things, places, issues, etc. The cultural factors determine the person's consumer behavior, taste and preferences. Through the socialization process, people get to internalize the norms of the society they live. The internalized norms shape a person's perception and what they expect of the destination they would like to tour. Thus, different people with different diverse cultural back grounds have different ways in which they expect and perceive the destination of the tour (Moutinho 1987, p. 30). In addition to that, Weiermair (2000, p. 402) argues that the way people experience and feel goods and services is also determined by their culture. This affects the decision making process of the person regarding traveling destination. The understanding of the tourist's culture is good because it can explain very well the behavior the tourist in relation to the destination he chooses."

Tags:leisure motivation, travelers, tourism management, traveler destinations, business travel

Abstract
This paper, The Travel Industry: The Major Players and Projection on its Future, goes through the three major players in the Travel industry today, GDS, Airline Direct and Travel management companies. It also projects on the fate of the travel industry: what people want, what will change, and what companies need to do to compete in this highly competitive, price-driven industry.

From the Paper
The Travel Industry: The Major Players and Projection on its Future The travel industry is one of the most competitive industries that exist today. Because of the world's growing interconnectivity, the travel industry has many demands made upon it: to be quicker, cheaper, more accessible and generally user-friendlier. There are many advances being made in the travel industry, and there is both an interior and exterior push to get transactions completely digitized, both in the United States and abroad. The future of the travel industry is changing, and through it, travel's three major modes of use: GDS, Airline Direct and independent Travel Management Companies.

Tags:travel, gds, technology

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines the Toronto Bike plan. The writer explains that the city of Toronto has many bicycle riders and that the authorities wish to encourage this form of transport. The writer discusses the planning and policy of the plan in this article. Further, the writer looks at the implementation and administration of the Toronto Bike plan.

From the Paper
"The city of Toronto has many dedicated bicycle users. A Decima Research Poll in 1999 showed that 62% of Toronto households own a bicycle, and that 939,999 adults regularly bicycle in the city. Furthermore, an impressive 20% of Toronto residents regularly use their bicycle for transportation purposes, e.g. to work, school, shopping, etc. Another 28% regularly bicycle for recreational or exercise purposes. For its part, the City of Toronto states that it is committed to encouraging bicycling, and that the Toronto Bike Plan that it is currently working on is the latest evidence of this."

Tags:bikes, bikeway, toronto

Abstract
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.

Tags:hotel, industry, quality

Abstract
The paper looks at Bharati Mukherjee's short story "The Management of Grief" that tells the story of Mrs. Bhave, an Indo Canadian wife and mother who loses her husband Vikram and two young sons in the Air India disaster in 1985. The paper relates that this disaster occurred when Sikh terrorists killed 329 people on an Air India plane en route to Bombay. The paper describes how Mukherjee's story focuses on a small community of Indo Canadians in Toronto who have lost loved ones. The story is told from the perspective of Mrs. Bhave, who passes numbly through the agony of the first few days in a cocoon of valium, then goes on to very slowly move towards acceptance. The paper shows how by the end of the story, she has accepted that she has to move forward, for she has her own path to travel, even though she does not know what it is.

From the Paper
"Bharati Mukherjee's short story "The Management of Grief" tells the story of Mrs. Bhave, an Indo Canadian wife and mother who loses her husband Vikram and two young sons in the Air India disaster in 1985. This disaster occurred when Sikh terrorists killed 329 people on an Air India plane en route to Bombay. Most of the dead were Indo Canadians. Mukherjee's story focuses on a small community of Indo Canadians in Toronto who have lost loved ones. The story is told from the perspective of Mrs. Bhave, who passes numbly through the agony of the first few days in a cocoon of..."

Tags:air, india, mukherjer