Category: Tourism

The Changing Economic fortunes of mainland China has brought vast benefits to its people and the world in general. China has now become one of the major tourist source countries. Several companies are positioning themselves to take advantage of the surge in luxury travels by the Chinese. These include companies like Taimei group based in…

“Constant shock syndrome” is one of the key challenges facing tourism industry. It is characterized by pandemics, global economic problems, natural disasters and terrorism. In order address these challenges the tourism business has employed the strategy of experience economy. Experience economy is a wide context in which tourism; sports, arts and events industries or sectors…

Introduction Fort Walton Beach is located in Okaloosa County in the state of Florida having a population of approximately 19,992 as per the population census of 2005. This city attracts many tourists especially during summer and the spring break where thousands of tourists flock to the beach. In the light of the above it is…

Description of the industry The tourism industry is one of the industries in the market. The industry is made of of key players such as hotels, and tourist attraction sites. The demand in the industry has increased because people need to travel and visit fascinating sites. Countries with attractive sites have experienced high growth in…

Trip Overview and Description Travel is a popular activity and involves visiting of variety of sites and participation in an assortment of activities. Due to the varied nature of terrain and risk involved with some activity it is essential to plan adequately prior to the excursion. In line with this one of the most important…

Table of Contents Introduction Whistler Resort Kangaroo Island Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Tourism is the “sum of activities and relationships between various parties, which arises from the travel and stay of non-residents of a certain location to new locations, as long as the movement does not involve an earning activity or permanent residency.”1 Environmental degradation…

Table of Contents Introduction Considerations against the travel agent Considerations for the travel agent Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Most of travel agents in the United Kingdom (UK) are in the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).The ABTA membership comprises of miniature, professional tour operators in addition to independent travel agencies that cut across to publicly…

According to research carried out by Mohammad et al, tourism and recreation represent some of the most valuable businesses across the world. The two practices are considered important forms of leisure activities. Tourism normally provides people with an opportunity to relax, however, people at times may become a threat to natural resources and cultural heritage.…

Table of Contents Introduction Destination analysis SWOT analysis Conclusion References Introduction Dandegong Ranges in Victoria is one of Australia’s breathtaking tourist destination sites. It is located an approximately 38km from Melbourne. The whole park occupies an area of 3400ha (Bennett, 2003, p. 179). It is a haven full of lush green towering forests coupled with…

Challenges involved in managing a restaurant operation in New York City (NYC) Having been described as the “restaurant capital of the world”, New York City (NYC) is no doubt a good investment location for people seeking to set businesses in the food and beverage industry (The Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York, 2005, p. 14).…