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The paper discusses how the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, will most certainly be a major tourist generator due to the popularity of the event and of its resulting international fan base that will arrive in the city. The paper explains why the sporting facets of management of this type of tourism should be taken into account. The paper suggests that accommodations for skiing and other events be realized, as visitors will want to participate in the festivities of a major event with the top athletes in the world competing against one another in intense competition.

Tags:canada, tourism, industry

Abstract
British Columbia can develop its tourism market in Asia in 2008 to a degree not yet reached. This is a result of the increase in discretionary income in China, and the 2008 Beijing and 2010 Vancouver/Whistler Olympic Games. Whether British Columbia will take full advantage of the opportunities presented to it is another question, as bureaucratic red tape may hinder the flexibility and capacity required to capture the Chinese imagination.

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Summary British Columbia can develop its tourism market in Asia in 2008 to a degree not yet reached. This is a result of the increase in discretionary income in China, and the 2008 Beijing and 2010 Vancouver/Whistler Olympic Games. Whether British Columbia will take full advantage of the opportunities presented to it is another question, as bureaucratic red tape may hinder the flexibility and capacity required to capture the Chinese imagination. British Columbia's natural variations in geography and geology have created a tourist haven. Given all that British Columbia has to offer, it should not be a surprise that the Winter Olympics will

Tags:tourism, british, columbia

Abstract
The paper discusses how the Olympic Games are a chance for people from different nations to meet each other, and to communicate with each other. The paper explains that the city that hosts the Olympics experiences positive changes, such as getting publicity, so that tourism is boosted, and, the Olympics may stimulate the economy, and also create jobs. The paper relates that Vancouver has the opportunity to experience these benefits home in 2010, when it hosts the winter Olympics. On the other hand, the paper reveals that most cities that have hosted the Olympics have experienced a negative effect on their economy and their environment (Holden, 2000). This essay discusses how Vancouver's Olympic organizing committee, VANOC, can learn from previous Olympics, such as Beijing, so as to make the Olympics a positive experience for Vancouver.

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"The Olympic Games are a chance for people from different nations to meet each other, and to communicate with each other. The city that hosts the Olympics experiences positive changes, such as getting publicity, so that tourism is boosted. Also, the Olympics may stimulate the economy, and also create jobs. Vancouver has the opportunity to experience these benefits home in 2010, when it hosts the winter Olympics. On the other hand, most cities that have hosted the Olympics have experienced a negative effect on their economy and their environment (Holden, 2000). This essay will..."

Tags:olympics, vancouver, sport

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The paper discusses how the city of Vancouver, in British Columbia, is a vibrant commercial and cultural center and it offers all the attractions of a major metropolitan area. The paper portrays how nearby Vancouver Island is a place of stunning natural beauty, with an appeal to the eco-traveler and outdoor enthusiast. The paper explains how the growth of tourism went hand in hand with the development of an increasingly urban society. Places like Vancouver Island offered a tourist a wild and rugged atmosphere that was fast disappearing in the vicinities of major Eastern cities.

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"Tourism is a major industry in almost all parts of the globe. Many developing nations exact the lion's share of their income from foreign guests, while in developed countries, like Canada, tourism can be an equally lucrative source of revenue. In a post-industrial nation, tourism adds to the economic mix, diversifying array of service sector jobs. The Island of Vancouver, in British Columbia, is already a high growth area that attracts large numbers of new residents each year, and is a magnet for business investment and development. Tourists, too, find the region immensely appealing."

Tags:urbanism, beauty, hospitality, hotels, revenue

Abstract
This paper presents the factors affecting consumers' intent to repurchase the Vancouver area's travel and hospitality offerings. The paper describes the history and growth of the tourism and hospitality industry of the City of Vancouver and why it has been so successful. It then describes the amenities and services available and discusses what it needs in order to continue growing in the future.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part I.
The Background To Tourism
Part II.
Amenities And Services
Methods
Introduction To Methodology
Research Question
Objectives
Definition Of Terms
Survey Instruments
Survey Population
Results
Discussion
Conclusion

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"Success in the hospitality industry increasingly demands an understanding of many other aspects of popular culture and trends. The term "lifestyle hotel" that has now been adopted by a certain kind of brand name accommodation says it all. Meant as a take off on the "boutique hotel" it carries even further the idea that hospitality is about how people live, and what they want out of life. The personal touches of the lifestyle and boutique hotels, lodges, resorts, and other accommodations speak to the almost hyper-individuality of today's traveler - whether businessperson or tourist. This hyper-individualism is a feature of much of contemporary culture. The hospitality industry must permit itself to be directed by the same powerful forces that have shaped - and dramatically transformed - modern society. The old communal world that existed prior to the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s has produced a new ethos, one that seemingly shares little with the community-based standards of an earlier day."

Tags:boutique, lifestyle, individualism, holiday

Abstract
The paper discusses how the Olympic Games are a chance for people from different nations to meet each other, and to communicate with each other. The paper explains that the city that hosts the Olympics experiences good changes, such as sending a more positive image to the world, and getting publicity and visibility, and so in this way, the Olympics may boost tourism to the city and its country. The paper relates that the Olympics may stimulate the economy, and create jobs, and finally, the buildings that are built for the Games may bring benefits to the local people for many years to come. The paper discusses how Vancouver has the opportunity to bring all these benefits home in 2010, when it hosts the Olympics. This paper discusses what Vancouver can learn from previous Olympics, and especially Beijing.

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"The Olympic Games are a chance for people from different nations to meet each other, and to communicate with each other. The city that hosts the Olympics experiences good changes, such as sending a more positive image to the world, and getting publicity and visibility. In this way, the Olympics may boost tourism to the city and its country. Also, the Olympics may stimulate the economy, and create jobs. Finally, the buildings that are built for the Games may bring benefits to the local people for many years to come. Vancouver has the opportunity to bring all these benefits home in 2010, when it hosts the Olympics. However, it has a great..."

Tags:olympics, vanoc, beijing

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This paper explains that Tofino has already switched to an economy based on eco-tourism and is now overwhelmed with tourists and environmental activists; Ucluelet is still debating ecotourism and is facing major economic problems. The author points out that people working in tourist-based businesses are optimistic that the community will be well-served by an influx of eco-tourists; however, loggers and fishermen, who would be displaced, feel that tourism is low-paying, seasonal at best and unpredictable. The paper relates that the Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce and the Ucluelet Economic Development Corporation have developed a Smart Growth policy outlining a sustainable economy, which includes positions such as (1) undertaking development in a compact fashion, (2) supporting mixed use development, (3) protecting sensitive environmental areas and (4) integrating open space into daily living.

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"In both towns, the supply and affordability of housing is now a problem for those who are seasonally employed--many of whom live in the area all year--and for those who are employed year round, but have middle or lower incomes. Seasonal visitors will pay premium rates for rental units. The result in Tofino has been a lack of affordable year-round housing. In Ucluelet such pressures have not yet become as critical, but as it also grows, it may face housing problems similar to those experienced in Tofino. Affordable housing is seen in both communities as an important part of sustaining the community."

Tags:plan, housing, low-income, protection, overwhelm

Abstract
This paper discusses Canada Place which is located on the waterfront of downtown Vancouver. It specifically discusses the history behind the construction of the building and the architectural design. The paper goes on to describe public opinion of the architecture of the structure, as well as the opinion of architectural critics.

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"Architecture in Vancouver In this essay I review Canada Place, a very unusual building situated at the bottom of Howe Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I consider this to be a post-modernist building. Canada Place is located on the waterfront of downtown Vancouver. It was built for "Expo 86" - the World Fair that was held in 1986 in Vancouver. The objective was an attempt to rival the impressive Sydney Opera House in Australia. The outcome was a somewhat strange looking building that elicits a wide variety of responses that run the gamut from admiration to disgust.The only thing it does not evoke is boredom. People have compared it to a tent, a camping trip, an insect and a sailing ship. "

Tags:architecture, vancouver, canadaplace

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This paper briefly reviews the Vancouver bungalow style of the twentieth century by tracing its roots back to the bungalow craze that swept California in the early twentieth century. The paper looks at architectural features of the style, the sort of construction required, and what stamps the Bungalow style as distinct from other types of residences.

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"There can be little doubt that the Vancouver Bungalow form has been a landmark of the Canadian architectural scene. The following paper will look at this architectural innovation of the middle-third of the twentieth century and examine the materials and construction techniques that went into its creation. The paper will also examine the development of this peculiar house style in 1930s California."

Tags:bungalow, vancouver, california

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This paper analyzes the values embodied in the bungalow house, abundantly present in Vancouver, mostly erected between 1945 and 1960. It loos at the precursor of this bungalow was the California bungalow, which achieved massive popularity a few decades earlier - even to the point that there were mail order bungalows available.

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"The bungalow, popularized in the mid-twentieth century, is still abundant in many areas of Vancouver. Much as the townhouse now offers affordable, space-efficient housing, the bungalow also espoused these values in the form of a detached dwelling. These houses were simple and inexpensive to build, unpretentious, and built for comfort and efficiency - in short, they were just what was needed to accommodate the proliferation of young families and immigrants in the era following the Second World War."

Tags:vancouver, california, bungalow