Tourism in the country of Jamaica has long since proven to be very popular ever since it was hyped up as a health spa in 1862. Since than mass tourism has taken full effect not only with its natural beauty and many attractions but with the work and development of the Jamaican Tourist Board it has become a favored tourist destination in the Caribbean region. Since tourism is Jamaica ’s primary foreign exchange industry the Jamaican government has continually invested in tourism development. While
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Module Title: Sustainable Tourism Planning Assessment Title: Coursework Assessment Topic 1: The Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development in Jamaica Course: BSc (Hons) Tourism Management Student Name: Chan Sze Nga‚ Celia Shape student number: 127001766 SHU student number: 91207470 Jamaica is an island which located in the Southwest Caribbean Sea. It is the third large island in the region with incredible scenic beauty and many natural resources. Tourists are attracted
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education and command an earning power like no other career can offer in a short period of time”. But otherwise from providing a source of income for athletes‚ sports also benefit the country which the athletes represent. Sports over the years have been increasing its presence as an economic driving force. The benefits of sports to Jamaica includes things such as increase in tourist visits‚ increase in the country’s GDP‚ markets the country and provide jobs. Individuals would want to travel to the country
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An analysis of the tourism industry in Sochi‚ Russia and the expected influence of the olympic games (2014) on tourism in Sochi. Table of content: 1. Introduction. 3 2. Methodology. 4 3. Tourism industry. 6 3.1. Accommodation and eateries. 6 3.2. Sports. 7 3.3. Attractions. 8 3.4. Weather and nature. 8 4. Problems. 9 4.1. Tourism. 9 4.2. Infrastructure. 10 4.3. Weather. 11 4.4. Neighbours
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Tourism is travel for recreational‚ leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure‚ business and other purposes".[1] Tourism is important and in some cases vital for many countries‚ such as France‚ Egypt‚ Greece‚ Lebanon‚ Israel‚ the United States‚ the United Kingdom‚ Spain‚ Italy‚ and Thailand‚ and many island nations‚ such as Mauritius
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Name: sabrina platt knox community college school of hospitality and tourism September 25‚ 2013 mrs thompson A. Review comments and create strategies to capitalize on two of the positive comments. “The transformation has been incredible to watch as the renovations have been completed. Although they are still remodelling‚ any inconvenience that may occur is at a minimal. The entire staffs have excellent customer service no matter what your need or want may be.” This was what one guest
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for Hospitality and Tourism Assignment 1 – Individual Written Project “Tourism and the Benefits it brings” Class of / Group: BH6 / G1 Name: Ribka Marchella Limantara Student ID: 0309243 Date of Submission: 8th November‚ 2012 Lecturer: Ms. Audrey Lee The tourism industry is the “fourth largest industry in the global economy” (Honey‚ et al.‚ 2009:1). In the last few decades‚ it has been considered to be one of the most rapidly growing industries. According to Tourism Highlights (2012)‚ there
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You are here: / Why / Socio-cultural impacts The socio-cultural impacts of conventional tourism described here‚ are the effects on host communities of direct and indirect relations with tourists and of interaction with the tourism industry. For a variety of reasons‚ host communities often are the weaker party in interactions with their guests and service providers. The impacts arise when tourism brings about changes in value systems and behaviour‚ thereby threatening indigenous identity. Furthermore
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Background Jamaica’s economy is heavily dependent on tourism‚ which is the nation’s leading generator of foreign exchange earnings and revenue. Given the competitive nature of tourism in the Caribbean region‚ this sector is especially vulnerable to any degradation of its coastal resources. In recent years‚ negative impacts from poorly planned urban and tourism developments (poor solid waste and wastewater management practices‚ for example) have affected water quality and near shore ecosystems
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If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ I would travel to… Jamaica “If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ I would travel to Jamaica” If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ where would I go? My number one place in the world to travel to would be Jamaica. Jamaica to me is one of the most beautiful‚ exotic‚ and tropical place I have ever researched. My main reason to travel to Jamaica would be to explore the Dunn’s River Falls. I would also explore Montego Bay as well as to
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