Abstract This paper looks at the all-inclusive vacation as something other than tourism, or travel as it was once known. It shows how these vacations can tell a good deal about what the buyer expects in a culture of consumerism and what capitalists have learned the consumer wants. The paper makes use of critical theory in order to analyze the sociological phenomena that are evident with all-inclusive vacations. The paper maintains that there are things quite wrong with this phenomenon that are explained with the help of critical theory.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Race and Class
Selling Fantasy
Power
Concluding Remarks
From the Paper "As mentioned, an all-inclusive vacation should protect the consumer from anything to upset previous notions of a place or what a vacation should be about. The all-inclusive vacation keeps consumers within one kind of consciousness that is the one known at home. There is little to promote interest in the place or places to which they travel. The vacationer is a transplanted person able to afford the location and activities that are laid on. Perhaps there will be a comment on what was served for sinner, a sun burn, or a comment on whether or not it is 'safe' to venture away from a resort of other institution in which the all-inclusive package has placed them."
Abstract The paper discusses Walt Disney and his early entrepreneurship and the creativity and imagination that he encouraged. The paper comments on the vacation packages that Disney offers to its various resorts and theme parks which are fully customizable and have helped to develop the "Dream Vacation" theme. The paper discusses the wonderful world of Disney's marketing and the effects that it has on mankind.
From the Paper "While Disney's marketing is extensive to vacationing families around the world through radio, television, and the internet, the "Four P's" of the company are also on a broad spectrum. The prices for the Disney vacations are so varied that almost anyone can customize an escape to meet their specific needs. Prices vary by hotel packages, the time of the year, meal options, and the number of days to stay. The more days that are purchased in a vacation plan, the less the per-day price becomes. The place of the "Four P's" for Disney World is Florida, while Disney Land is in California. Disney also has other vacation resorts in Japan and France. Of course, Disney promotes its vacations through the various media channels owned, but the primary promotions are through travel agencies and the internet. The product is simply a vacation to Disney's resorts and/or theme parks by customized and individually specified plans. From a one day park pass to a complete all inclusive extended stay, the vacation options offered by Disney are advertised as a "Dream Vacation" that can fit the vision for a family's available budget."
Abstract Belgium's capital, Brussels, is one of the world's great cosmopolitan cities and is home to the European Union and NATO. This paper describes what vacationers can see and do in Belgium over a period of a fortnight, covering main tourist attractions and restaurants.
From the Paper "The Grand-Place, called the Grote Markt or Market Square, is the main tourist attraction of the City of Brussels and is one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe, if not the world, and is within walking distance from the hotel (Travel pp). The square is filled with shopping and entertainment, and especially restaurants (Travel pp). In fact, Brussels is one of the main restaurant cities in Europe, and it is best to consult the Michelin guide for restaurants for decisions concerning dining (Travel pp)."
Abstract The paper is a research paper focused on assessing the vacation rental industry online and specifically beach vacation rentals. The paper identifies the major company concerned as being Homeaway.com and states that there are two types of business models: (1) classified listing and (2) wholesale marketing.. The study specifically discusses the beach vacation rental industry in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, and the United States.
Outline:
Introduction
Vacation Beach Rental Industry
Beachhouse.Com
Industry Report: Travel & Tourism Trends
Escapia
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "Visitors to the BeachHouse.com website are able to search by state, price or number of bedrooms. BeachHouse.com provides detailed descriptions with accompany photos, rates, policies and as well the owner's websites can be assessed for checking availability. A Google search reveals that BeachHouse.com is number 2 in Google's Vacation Rentals Directory. The work of Rives (2006) entitled: "More Tourists Visiting N.C." states that North Carolina tourist spending "increase 4.9 percent" in 2004 and expected to gain another 5% in increases in the following year of 2005. In the coastal town of Southport Supply can barely meet demand as over the past two years those wanting to buy vacation homes on the coast has increased 30%. Stated is: "The market has just gone crazy...everyone wants to have a second home on the beach." (Rives, 2006) The work entitled: "Vacation Rentals: Right for You?" states that of the homes purchased in 2006, 30 percent of these were vacation homes. The advantage of renting a backhouse instead of a hotel room is that the vacationer has more space for less money. A 2002 industry report of recreational goods rental states that in 2002 there were 1,812 establishment with a revenue of 560.501 million. "
Abstract This paper explains that Irish Dude Ranch Vacations intends to unite the traditions of Western riding in the United States with the centuries-old expertise in equestrian sports of the Republic of Ireland to create a unique 'adventure vacation' for Americans, then for Canadians, then Australians, and then the rest of the globe. The initial marketing efforts to European nationals will be much more modest. The author points out that the Irish component will be arranged by contract, and all Irish personnel will be Irish nationals managed by the Irish Riding Centre, which is the first of several intended locations for the vacation packages. The paper states that very little investment is required on either side of the Atlantic, and yet it can tap into a very large and arguably underserved market because, in particular, Western riding, as opposed to European-style riding, is an active sport that can be enjoyed by almost anyone, regardless of physical condition. Chart. Illustrations
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Vision and Mission Statements
Company Overview
Company History and Format
Basic Activities of the Business
Operating Hours
The Primary Service
Objectives
Current Status
Company Principals
Outsourcing or In-House?
Organizational Chart
Relationship Management Plan
Relationship Management Goals and Objectives
Who is Responsible for Managing Relationships within the Organization?
Who will Maintain Supply Relationships Outside of the Organization?
Reasons for this Choice
Political, Economic and Union Alliances
Diversity Management Plan
Importance of a Diversity Plan
Objectives and Goals of the Plan
Minority Groups to be Courted
Program Monitor
How are the Employees Trained?
Marketing Plan
Advertising Media
Our Service vs. the Competition
Email Marketing
Marketing Slide (Advertisement)
Products/Services Plan
Location Photos
Financial Plan
Operating Plan
Conclusion
From the Paper "The vision of Irish Dude Ranch Vacations is to make a memorable, exciting, but safe active vacation experience possible for large segments of the population currently underserved in that area; those with less than optimal physical conditions and those who are quite young and quite old. The mission of the company is to introduce would-be riders of all sorts to horses and to Ireland, both of which are extremely spiritual and completely humanizing. The intention of this company is to make a good living for all concerned-including the horses in terms of excellent upkeep and training, and no overuse-and to do it by maintaining reasonable prices that make it affordable for great segments of the global population who might otherwise not get a chance to ride a horse or see an exotic and beautiful country."
Tags: western, tradition, adventure, woman, internet
Abstract The paper shows how American workers take fewer vacation days than workers in most other industrialized nations across the globe. The paper reveals that the United States is second to last in the average number of vacation days provided for by companies for their employers. The paper discusses how advanced technology makes disconnecting from work more difficult and looks at the phenomenon of those who would actually miss their daily routine and responsibilities at work. The paper discusses how stress, health issues, poor nutrition and family strife are all consequences of overwork and too few vacations.
Outline:
Introduction
The Facts
Looking at other Nations
Why
Technology
Why it Needs to Change
Conclusion
From the Paper "For many generations American families planned and carried out annual vacation traditions. During the cold winter seasons families would sit around and reminisce about the treks in August to Uncle Bob's log cabin by the lake. They would fondly remember the annual three-legged race each year at the Jersey shore, or they would remember to mark their calendar for the annual family reunion in July that lasted at least a week and usually two. Yes, those were the good old days, but where did they go? Today, American workers seem to take less vacation time than ever before as they devote their daily existence to their jobs or at the office. In contrast many European nations have held steady to their valued vacations and it is still not uncommon to see them take a month long holiday each summer to frolic with family members."
Abstract The paper examines how Sarah Vowell in "Assassination Vacation" focuses on the way presidential assassinations are remembered in a physical and commemorative fashion through memorials. The paper explains Vowell's belief that the fascination we have with artifacts disconnects rather than connects us to the past and the issues of the present. The paper suggests, however, that Vowell uses her experiences at tourist attractions to reexamine her own problematic relationships with guns and her father, rather than objectively evaluating the meaning of these sites on their own merits. The paper further points out the irony that although she loves reconstructed history, she doubts its value and, it creates a bond between herself and her father and other Americans that can transcend politics, while it can also polarize individuals.
From the Paper "In her book Assassination Vacation, Sarah Vowell views the tourist attractions featuring relics from presidential history with a wry eye, particularly those individuals obsessed with artifacts of the past. She is both alternately attracted and repelled by this aspect of American culture and America's way of remembering their recent and distant past. At times, her tone lapses into pure irony, but the historical figures themselves she views with respect, however kitsch and cliched the museums that commemorate great and mediocre presidents alike may seem at times. Even traveling through time as well as place the past can seem like a different country, a country that Vowell treats with a mix of humor and respect. Thus in her book, Vowell takes the literary vehicle of the travel genre, and uses it to travel through cultural time as well as space, examining the way that Americans have viewed presidential history over the years and musing the way we view the past reveals our nature as Americans."
Tags: memorials, museums, artifacts, relics, tourist, attractions, guns, father
Abstract It is against the backdrop of the idea of the traditional school year that this paper examines the issue of year round school (YRS). The paper presents the wide range of arguments both for and against the YRS concept. The paper evaluates the YRS concept on each of the following levels - academic, financial, physical maintenance of the school environments and personnel. The paper also explores possible effects of the YRS concept on other facets of community life, such as the effect on seasonal businesses that depend on the patronage of vacationing students, school staff and their families; and that also depend on students (mostly high school students) and school staff being available for full-time work during these seasonal breaks and vacations. Therefore, this paper assesses the year round school concept in as broad a manner as possible, in order that all considerations be taken into effect before forming a final judgment on the advisability of implementing the idea.
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Conclusion
From the Paper "One hears a great deal today about the poor quality of education. While some children do well, others cannot seem to learn even the basics. Reading, writing, and arithmetic - the famous three R's - have garnered a great deal of attention in one educational initiative after another. Presidents, governors, mayors, and school district superintendents have all taken up the battle cry. Numerous ideas have been proposed, but so far none have been adopted universally, perhaps because none have been proven fool-proof. Clearly, we must look closely at the problem at hand; determine precisely what it is that our children are lacking; what our goals are, and how these goals can best be achieved. Among the many proposals that have been floated is the idea of Year Round Schooling. A marked break with tradition, Year Round Schooling would seem to offer various advantages. The lack of extended breaks would seem to work against the disruption of the learning process, eliminating the need for so much review and repetition. "
Abstract The paper describes Sandals Resorts as the largest operator of luxury, ultra-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. The paper discusses the aims and proposed business plans of Sandals. The paper explains that Sandals has redefined the all-inclusive concept to include every imaginable amenity and every conceivable luxury. The paper concludes that in order to remain number one, Sandals and Beaches must be recognizable to anybody looking for a Caribbean vacation. The paper points out that an increase in awareness is the first step to increase the profit margin.
Outline:
Mission, Vision & Values
SWOT Analysis
Strategies
Target Audience
Main Objective
Promotion Examples
Timeline Example
Evaluation and Assessment
Summary
From the Paper "Sandals Properties are a diverse collection of 12 of the earth's most tranquil all-inclusive resorts. Sandals resorts are uniquely romantic vacation for couples in love -looking to get away from it all and to just be with one another. Moreover, because the best of everything is already included in simple up-front price, you will get to be pampered like royalty without having to worry about the budget. Features included are luxurious accommodations, all meals, water sports, round trip airport transfers, golf, all hotel taxes, and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments. Even the tips are already included."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the ABC Corporation, which has employees that are accruing large amounts of vacation time and then not using that time or losing it because of company rules regarding how much time an employee can carry. ABC wants to test, through regression analysis, whether this is a legitimate, company-wide problem or whether it is only occurring in isolated cases.
Outline:
Introduction: A Look at the Problem
Methodology
Results
From the Paper "Once an employee has been with ABC for five years, that employee will accrue three weeks of vacation time per year (15 days, or 120 hours). That results in an accrual rate of 4.6 hours per pay period. Finally, once employees have been with ABC for 10 years, they accrue vacation time at a rate of four weeks per year (20 days, or 160 hours), or 6.2 hours per pay period. This is the highest rate of vacation time accrual at ABC. Furthermore, although employees are allowed to carry vacation time over from one year to the next, they are not allowed to carry more than four weeks. Anything above four weeks, as of Jan.1 of a new year, is forfeited."
A research analysis of how many students in the Swiss Hospitality School are aware of timeshares, the source of their awareness and their interest in timeshare education.
Abstract This paper discusses time-sharing, particularly how many students in the Swiss Hospitality School are aware of timeshares, the source of their awareness and their interest in timeshare education. It presents a general overview of time-sharing and then describes the four largest timeshare developers, along with the advantages of time-sharing. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research on the topic of time-sharing and makes recommendations for hospitality schools.
Table of Contents:
I. Introduction
A Holiday and a Vacation?
Background
Present Issues
Summary of the Structure of the Industry Paper
Objectives
Statement of Problem
II. Literature Review
History of Hospitality
Hotels
Types of Hotels
Resorts
Types of Resorts
Timeshare
Beginning of Timeshare
Types of Timeshare
Timeshare developers
Demand/Season
Timeshare Stats
Advantages of Time-sharing
Marketing of timeshare relates to Customer Satisfaction
III. Methodology
Research Framework & Survey
Data collection
Data analysis
Findings
Reliability of the Survey Demographic Profile of the Students
Interest of students in Lodging Operations
Perception of Timeshares
Relations and Comparison Between Variables
IV. Analysis
Conclusion
Limitations
Problems and How to Deal with Them
V. Results
Reliability of the survey
Demographic profile of the students
Interest of Students in Lodging Operations
Future Research Recommendations/Recommendations for Hospitality Schools
From the Paper "In the UK, 1.25 million time ownerships are secured by residents, with this number increasing by more than 10% a year. More UK residents have timesharing holidays than travel on skiing trips or take cruises. (HIGV, 2005) According to World Tourism Organization, there are 5,791 timeshare resorts and just over 1,700 are located in North America. Europe hosts 25 percent, with Spain offering over 500 timeshare resorts. Latin America includes another 16 percent of the global total, led by Mexico with approximately 40 percent of the resorts in the regions. Upcoming Asia offers 14 percent. All in all, these resorts provide about 325,000 accommodation units worldwide. More than 40% are in the United States, where timeshare resorts tend to be largest; averaging more than 80 units each."
Abstract The paper relates that Carnival Cruise Lines is the largest and most successful cruise line in the world. The paper provides a brief history of Carnival Cruise Lines and analyzes their image design. The paper discusses how Carnival Cruises has been plagued by a number of scandals recently, including a health scare and its controversial contract with the Hurricane Katrina relief operation. The paper considers that when it comes to the leisure industry, given the escalating cost of family vacations, many people are willing to put aside personal quandaries if their own experience is pleasurable.
Outline:
A Brief History of Carnival Cruise Lines
Image Design: Visual Identity and Integrity
Processes, Policies, Community Involvement: Building an Image
From the Paper "A press release detailing history of the cruise line states that Carnival began in 1972 with a converted transatlantic ocean liner called the T.S.S. Mardi Gras. Given that the cruise line was later to enter into a controversial contract with the federal government to provide shelter in some of its cruise ships to Hurricane Katrina evacuees, this name seems ironic in retrospect. (Weisman, 2005) The mission of Carnival's founder Ted Arison was to make the elite mode of travel aboard large luxury vessels, a "vacation experience once reserved for the very rich," now "accessible to the average person." ("34 Years of Fun," 2006, Carinval.com)"
Abstract The paper addresses the family dynamics of the Griswold family in National Lampoon's classic parody of Christmas films, "Christmas Vacation," using Dorthea Orem's model of universal self-care. The paper provides an experiment into the functionality of a fictional family through exploring the characters of Clark Griswold (husband and father), Ellen Griswold (wife and mother), Audrey Griswold (teenage daughter), Rusty Griswold (son in early adolescence) and Eddie Johnson (cousin-in-law).
Outline:
Introduction
Cultural Assessment of Family Structure
Universal Self-Care Requisites
Developmental Self-Care Requisites
Nursing Systems Used to Meet These Issues
Conclusion
From the Paper "The Griswold family is a traditional nuclear family consisting of father, mother, and two siblings (male and female). Typically, all interaction within this family is expressed between the four primary members. In the film, circumstances are altered so that the immediate family is changed and multiple members of the extended family are brought into stay within the same household. This affects the dynamics of the immediate family and impedes normal behavior. According to Orem's theories, it is now no longer possible for the Griswold family to engage in their conventional stable roles within this setting. However, the actions of the immediate Griswold family indicate that their roles are highly defined and that they are attempting to conform to them. This is especially evident in the actions of Clark and Ellen."
Abstract This work explores the provisions in relation to time scheduling in education that is directly focused toward students with disabilities. This study asks the question of whether or not year-round schools (YRS) commonly referred to as extended school-year (ESY) or Year-round education (YRE) benefits specifically the student with disabilities in learning and if the students' retention is enhanced through shorter breaks at closer intervals as compared to longer breaks such as summer vacation. Research has been performed both through a case study and through a review of all relevant, available literature. Findings in the study include those that demonstrate that the student's learning as well as retention is enhanced through year-round education provisions avoiding the one-month period of time at the beginning of each new school year that is spent in review of the material learned before summer vacation.
Table of Contents
Cover Page
Abstract
Table of Contents
Overview, Background and History
Introduction
Objective
Methodology
Rationale of the Study
Significance of the Study
Literature Review
Findings of the Study
Recommendations of the Study
Definition in the Study
Definitions in relation to the Study
References
From the Paper "A teacher that prepares to teach special education students, an area in which there is a critical shortage of teachers, must complete a master's degree. Special education teachers work with children and youth with various disabling conditions most of which are mild to moderate disabilities. The teacher must be able to use the general education curriculum and through modification of it meet the individual needs of the child. The various disabilities that qualify students for special education programs are those which include specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, multiple disabilities, hearing impairments, orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, autism, deaf-blindness, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairments.
Students are classified under one of the categories, and special education teachers are prepared to work with specific groups. It is a vitally important aspect of the special education teacher's job to make identification of a child with special needs since early intervention is essential in educating children with disabilities. Various techniques are employed by Special education teachers to promote learning. Depending on the disability, teaching methods can include individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small group work. Teachers must see to it that when students need special accommodations for test-taking, the appropriate ones are provided which may include such actions as reading the questions aloud of allowing extra time to take the test. Special education teachers help to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each special education student. Personalized goals are set in the IEPs and are individually tailored to a student's learning style and ability. Inclusive is a transition plan, which outlines specific steps in preparation of the special educational students for middle school or high school, or in the case of older students, a job or postsecondary study."
Abstract This paper explains that from a tourist's perspective the Harpoon Brewery is an interesting alternative to the normal vacation concepts that flood the market when most people consider vacations. It highlights that with locations in Windsor, Vermont and Boston, Massachusetts, the Harpoon Brewery has been making its mark on tourism and the general public since 1987. The author explains that this is evident because of Harpoon approach to its product as well as the special events that it holds throughout the year in both locations that are not only significant for those interested in the brewing industry but for the communities surrounding these breweries as well.
From the Paper "From a tourist's perspective the Harpoon Brewery is an interesting alternative to the normal vacation concepts that flood the market when most people consider vacations. Yet, with locations in Windsor, Vermont and Boston, Massachusetts, the Harpoon Brewery has been making its mark on tourism and the general public since 1987. This is evident because of Harpoon's approach to its product, as well as the special events that it holds throughout the year in both locations that are not only significant for those interested in the brewing industry, but for the communities surrounding these breweries as well. The brewery had played a significant role in the growth of the tourism industry in Boston, with community support that is continually rising, as is the interest in the tourism approach that the brewery is taking toward society and industry overall. A Tourist's Perspective One societal group that would find a brewery tour significant are ..."
