The Asian Games‚ officially known as Asiad‚[clarification needed] is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi‚ India‚ until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)‚ after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation.[1] The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee(IOC) and are described as the
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About Queenstown With its majestic lake and alpine beauty‚ unrivalled range of activities and attractions‚ superior accommodation choices‚ cosmopolitan shopping‚ award-winning food and wine‚ buzzing nightlife and friendly Southern hospitality‚ Queenstown is rated one of the world’s most desirable destinations. With such a regal name‚ it’s fitting that Queenstown has so much to offer in the way of luxury. Five-star lodges and hotels provide the detailed touches discerning world travellers expect
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2.3 Planning for year round tourism Many touristic destination were rapidly developed with a short-term income focus‚ leading to places that are visited only few months a year. This is as a result of the lack of proper tourism planning development. Taking a sustainable tourism approach can lead to the redevelopment of such areas and enhance their identity as a destination for all year around. Developing a strategic tourism plan for such areas‚ is crucial to identify the values‚ resources and opportunities
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Vacationing has always been a fantastic outlet to unwind and enjoy the beauty that the world has to offer. Many people look forward to the holidays to relax and get away from the busy and hectic lifestyle of work and studying. Some may feel that their lifestyle is too demanding and indispendable. What better way‚ than to go on a vacation! It’s a fact: People who take vacations have lower stress‚ less risk of heart disease‚ a better outlook on life‚ and more motivation to achieve goals (Smith‚ 2013)
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is located in a temperate climate zone with a central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. It has four seasons which all have typical temperatures and climatic characters. Some of the most popular sports in Austria are football‚ alpine skiing‚ and ice hockey. In Austria you can expect a first class musical experience with the multiple musical festivals they have throughout the year. There are many famous people from Austria a couple commonly known ones are actor‚ Arnold Schwarzenegger
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States Department of Education‚ which is the highest award an American school can receive. Athletics is an intricate part of Lakeville North High School’s community. The school has won multiple state championships in cross-country‚ volleyball‚ alpine skiing‚ track‚ basketball‚ and swimming. Students are given the opportunity to earn college and high school credits in their junior and senior year through Post
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and this has dramatically increased since 1980 because of Stanley Kubricks movie the Shining. Timberline Lodge was created for an experience and emotional response as-well. People who come to the lodge every year are sent to a far away land such as Alpine Europe. The lodge serves its purpose for visual pleasure as well because of its beautiful design that allows it to blend in with mountain and environment all around it. The interior of the lodge is beautiful as well with its many hand made ornaments
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safe streets. Recently‚ the Austrian capital reduced the cost of it’s annual public transport ticket to one Euro. A very good public health service is the proverbial icing on the cake and it makes Vienna one of the nicest places to live in. The alpine city of Zurich Switzerland‚ makes it to the number two spot on the best places to live list. Swiss cities are generally very clean and pleasant. They are also known to be very safe. Zurich is a major economic center and is home to large number of
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1.1 Why does the Alpine Area need to be protected? The Australian Alps (the Alps) hold much historical and cultural value to Australians and‚ for this reason they are a popular tourist destination. The Alps begin in NSW with the Brindabella National Park then travel downwards through the ACT and NSW‚ before finishing down in Victoria’s‚ Baw Baw National Park. The Alps contain great geological significance through the presence of glacial lakes dotted throughout them‚ which provide the only evidence
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AVALANCHE DANGER AND AVALANCHE MITIGATION STRATEGIES: LINKAGES TO CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE IN SERFAUS‚ AUSTRIA by Larissa Nora van der Laan CAPSTONE THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Leiden University College The Hague Supervisor: Dr. Paul Hudson 2013 Abstract Snow avalanches are a constant hazard in the Alps‚ threatening tourists and inhabitants. The objective of this thesis is to research the linkages between
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