Category: Tourism

  • Factors that Motivate Chinese Tourists to Travel to Canada

    Table of Contents Chinese Tourism Chinese Travel Market Features of Chinese Tourists Travel Motivations Implications References A large part of international tourists in Canada comes from China. The loosening of travel restrictions and continued economic growth has led to a rapid increase in the figure of Chinese tourists travelling globally. Canada attracts many Chinese people…

  • Hotels and University Housing Hazards

    The hotel industry presents certain safety hazards that make it necessary for all the stakeholders to be aware of these hazards. Fire is one of the major hazards that have remained as a challenge to the hotel industry in the United States. It puts the lives of employees and guests at risk. Historical analyses show…

  • Swiss Hospitality Touch

    Swiss hospitality touch entails the characteristics that make up a holistic organization that is geared towards meeting the demands of its client and creating a friendly working environment for its employees so as to realize success in the hotelier industry (Gleick 1987). The five known attributes and ethical pactices that ought to be implemented to…

  • Definition of Sustainability and Its Underpinnings in Tourism

    Table of Contents Introduction Tourism and Sustainability: Defining the Concept Sustainability in Tourism: Theories and Implications Measuring Sustainability in Tourism Sustainability in Tourism: Application Conclusion References Introduction Sustainability has become a buzzword in contemporary tourism research and practice. Thousands of businesses claim themselves to be sustainable, because they provide their services without damaging the environment.…

  • Cruising Sector in Australia

    Table of Contents Introduction History of cruising Cruise sites Analysis of growth Conclusion References Introduction The rate at which cruising is growing in Australia is marvellous. In the recent years more Australians are venturing into seas for adventure especially during holidays. The growth rate can be associated with the unique in which people can use…

  • A Critique of Tourism Policy and Planning in Vietnam

    Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Tourism in Vietnam Historical overview of tourism planning and policy in Vietnam Critiquing the policy objectives of tourism in Vietnam Challenges in tourism policy and planning in Vietnam Reference List Introduction Tourism is one of the critical sectors in the global economy, thus there is a need to develop…

  • A Critique of Tourism Policy and Planning in Brazil

    Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Positive Appraisals Criticisms Comparison to Global Practices Conclusion References Executive Summary This report traces its origin in the fact that the Brazilian tourism industry has evolved and witnessed significant changes in the formulation and implementation of tourism policies. Based on a periodic assessment of these policies, this report acknowledges…

  • Market-shaping behavior in adventure tourism product markets: skydiving

    Table of Contents Definition of Skydiving History of Skydiving Why Skydiving is Good Product in Tourism Market Skydiving Destinations around the World References In recent years, sky diving has gained prominence to become a popular tourist product. By and large, the popularity of the sport can be attributed to the dissemination of well articulated market…

  • Women and Glass Ceilings in the Hospitality Industry

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Research Objectives Research Hypothesis Limitations Methods References Introduction The number of women found in the hospitality industry has been increasing largely over the years. This can be attributed to the fact that the hospitality industry has a viable environment for career building and development of individuals, women included. The estimated…

  • Timeshare System in Hotel Management

    The lecture covered the concept of hotel management in a comprehensive manner to bring out various perspectives. These include vacation ownership that encompasses the timeshare system. Studies into the history of hotel management have shown that timeshare as a concept preceded Vacation ownership. Initially, timeshare system was characterized by cases of security breaches and inconsistent…