Abstract
Over the past five years the Hong Kong tourist industry has demonstrated unspectacular but consistent growth. This paper analyzes the recent statistical evidence about tourism in Hong Kong and assesses the current marketing campaign. It then critically analyzes this situation using SWOT/PEST and outlines a series of recommendations for the industry as it enters the twenty-first century.

Tags:tourism, hong, kong

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This paper offers an opinion piece suitable in style for mainstream media publication. The piece focuses on the plethora of high-end boutiques available in Hong Kong, a shopping mecca where shoppers can find incredible bargains on designer fashions.

From the Paper
"Hong Kong is highly exotic and unchallenged when it comes to shopping. More than double the population of Hong Kong visits the country annually primarily as tourists intent on shopping the plethora of designer boutiques there where high-end fashions can be had at unrivaled bargain prices. This publication serves the following aims: Description of the shopping opportunities in Hong Kong; Description of the main shopping districts in Hong Kong; Description of the types of goods prices available in Hong Kong ..."

Tags:Hong Kong Tourism Board, Gucci, Prada, Luis Vuitton, Kowloon, Causeway, Admiralty, buyer beware, sales, tourism

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses the Hong Kong market and its tourism industry from a professional tourism point of view. The writer notes that the Hong Kong market has long been synonymous with the business and financial set but it has also developed a substantial tourism industry.

From the Paper
"This document discusses the Hong Kong market and its tourism industry from a professional tourism point of view although, to some degree, this is not a readily defined segment. Hong Kong's tourism industry, based on the number of inbound air travelers over the first 10 months of 2006 was up by over 8% to approximately 20m unique visitors."

Tags:tourism

Abstract
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.

Outline:
Abstract
Overview
Visitations
Environment
Conclusions

From the Paper
"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)."

Tags:tourist, tour, operators, Mainland, China, travel, Southeast, Asia

Abstract
This paper will take a detailed look at the potential economic impact Disneyland will have on Hong Kong, and conclude that for the most part the prospects look very good. Tourism has receded heavily since Hong Kong was handed back over to China, and Disney offers the Region a great chance to recover and further diversify its economic base. Since extensive manufacturing is physically impossible in the Region, a project like Disneyland offers an opportunity for Hong Kong to maximize the value of its scarce resources.

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This paper discusses Cathay Pacific, a regional airline competitor in the Hong Kong and China market. Cathay Pacific is a large airline that is intent on growing both organically and through acquisition as its recently complete acquisition of Dragonair demonstrates. Cathay Pacific is an integral part of the Hong Kong market where it has developed a number of operating and marketing agreements with various tourism operators that allow it to be the first choice in travel for both the business and the tourism customer. This paper also employs a qualitative methodology that uses bracketing strategies to examine the results. The conclusions of this research strategy are that Cathay Pacific has determined the correct strategy for an airline company of its size and objectives and should continue to expand through acquisition as this both grows its market and removes a competitor from within the market.

From the Paper
"This research project discusses Cathay Pacific, a regional airline competitor in the Hong Kong and China market. Cathay Pacific is a large airline that is intent on growing both organically and through acquisition as its recently complete acquisition of Dragonair demonstrates. Cathay Pacific also operates a substantial international flight business such as flights to England and is rapidly growing within mainland China. Cathay Pacific is an integral part of the Hong Kong market where it has developed a number of operating and marketing agreements with various tourism ..."

Tags:tourism, Asian, market, airline, qualitative

Abstract
This paper discusses how the present status of the tourism industry is largely dependent on the ever-growing event management industry and in particular, how in the context of Hong Kong, a rapid growth of this industry has led to an increase in the existence of various course offerings on event management by different institutes. This paper aims to investigate whether prevailing event management education in Hong Kong is effectively designed towards the modeling of successful future event managers by identifying and incorporating sustainability into the curriculum of all the courses.

Outline:
Introduction
Statement of Problem (Key Research Question)
Rationale/ Significance of Study (Possible Implications of Findings)
Objectives Questions
Assumptions
Limitations
Review of Literature
Methodology
Population and Sample
Scale Development
Data Gathering Procedure
Data Analysis

From the Paper
"Derrett (2002) in his study highlights the diversity of events and there impact on the communities. He talks about the economic, social and political benefits of events held to promote arts and culture, business and trade, education and science (Derrett 2002). Other scholars too have come to the same conclusions (Aitken, 2002; Getz, 1997; Jones 2004). However, as pointed out many scholars have raised concerns about the manner in which these events are held and there negative impact on the local community (Dwyer et al., 2000; McCann and Thompson, 1992; Tyrrell and Johnston, 2001). Research has shown that events are often mismanaged since resources are misused and sometimes overused (Dwyer et al., 2000). This includes, energy, transportation and communication infrastructure. The local community is made immobile and restrictions are placed travel and free movement of the local people is also compromised (Small and Edwards 2003). "

Tags:community, courses, employers, environment

Abstract
The paper discusses how human trafficking has increasingly become a problem for many countries throughout the world, with people being taken from their families, homes and communities and ensnared in a life of servitude to others in a strange and foreign country. The paper focuses on the question of whether there is enough being done to combat the increasing problem of human trafficking. The paper examines the international community's response to the problem. The paper details various countries and communities and how they have been effected by human trafficking.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Overview Of Human Trafficking Throughout The World
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Bulgaria
The Netherlands
Pakistan
Russia
Uganda
Poland - The Press And The Perspective In Media
Mexico - 20,000 Child Victims
Mongolia - 200 Mongolian Children Exploited As Prostitutes
Other Countries
What Is Being Done To Combat This Problem?
Bibliography

From the Paper
"According to a separate report, "Migrant trafficking and smuggling has become a global business generating huge profits for traffickers and organized crime syndicates." (Counter-Trafficking, 2006) In fact in a study conducted by IOM reports "...an estimated 15 to 30 million irregular migrants worldwide." (Counter-Trafficking, 2006) Sadly a report of the U.S. Department of Justice states that an estimated "...700,000 women and children are trafficked yearly across borders." (Counter-Trafficking, 2006) The reason stated that so many of these migrants go unreported is due to the inherent "...clandestine nature..." involved in so many of the lives and migration of these individuals."

Tags:Trafficking, Human, Beings, European, Commission, Code, Conduct, Protection, Children, Sexual, Exploitation, Travel, Tourism

Abstract
This paper explores all known factors that could contribute to the success or failure of a joint venture between Hilton Hotels Corporation and Disney in Hong Kong. It analyzes the various variables outlined below with the specific purpose of assessing the market entry potential.

Outline
Introduction
Tourist Industry
Hotel Industry Analysis
Disneyland Operations
Government Stability
Adequacy of Legal System/Regulation
Labor Force
Infrastructure
Construction Costs and Issues
Marketing Considerations
Analysis
Recommendations

From the Paper
"Hong Kong has a free market economy highly dependent on tourism as one of its top industries. Per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) compares with the level in the four big economies of Western Europe. GDP growth averaged a strong five percent in 1989-1997, but Hong Kong has suffered two recessions in the past five years because of the Asian financial crisis in 1998 and the global downturn of 2001-2002. However, tourism is one of the few sectors that have registered growth during Hong Kong's present economic downturn because entertainment there has been more resistant to recession than has other industries."

Tags:tourism, hotel, industry, asian, market

Abstract
This paper explores primarily the economic affect of the SARS disease on the tourism industry in Southeast Asia. The paper argues that the magnitude of the affect SARS had on the tourism industry is attributable to three factors: the nature of the virus, the reaction by World Health Organization officials and finally, the inadequacy in which local governments (specifically the Chinese) handled the epidemic. Finally, the paper touches on the affects SARS has had on the tourism industry thus far, and its future implications.

From the Paper
"Similar to other coronaviruses, SARS was spread primarily by close contact (particularly involving breathing) between individuals (1). Scientists have not eliminated the possibility that the virus can be spread in other ways, such as contact with an infected object or bodily fluids (1). Scientists studying a May outbreak in Hong Kong admit there may be other means of spreading the virus other than close contact."

Tags:hong, kong, china, airlines, travel, trade, economy, asia, disease