resources as countryside capital: The case of rural tourism Brian Garrod Roz Wornell‚ Ray Youell Institute of Rural Sciences‚ University of Wales Aberystwyth‚ Llanbadarn Campus‚ Aberystwyth‚ SY23 3AL‚ UK Abstract Commentators tend to agree that the rural resource is becoming increasingly subject to pressures arising from an ever wider range of economic‚ social‚ political and environmental influences. This paper focuses on the case of rural tourism in illustrating the advantages of adopting a sustainable
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CORE FITNESS Summary Core Fitness is a fitness facilities and equipment provider‚ operating in Central Pennsylvania. After finding that refurbishing and resale of fitness equipment to home gyms could be a lucrative business‚ the company decided to seriously look at it as a business. Further to this‚ Core is now discussing a proposal to reclaim and refurbish unused and unwanted exercise equipment as a complimentary service for their health clubs. Sandy Knight feels that this proposal could allow
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Peaks and troughs in demand Most leisure tourism markets that demand fluctuates greatly seasons of the year Northern Europe and northern USA Peak: summer months of June to September Trough: winter months of December to March Many tourism businesses dealing with holiday markets fluctuate from peaks of 90 to 100% capacity utilisation for sixteen weeks in a year‚ to troughs of 30% or less for twenty weeks in the year. Seasonal closure of many leisure tourism businesses is still common. These demand
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CHAPTER 2 TOURISM DESTINATION 2.1 Introduction To Tourism Terrorism‚ natural disasters‚ health scares‚ oil price rises‚ exchange rate fluctuations and economic and political uncertainties – these were just some of the issues faced by tourism industry in 2005. Yet‚ according to the news from World Tourism Organization (UNWTO‚ 2006a‚ Dec 13)‚ international tourist arrivals beat all expectations in exceeding 800 millions and achieving an all-time record. Although world tourism growth was moderate
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IGNOU4Ublog.com TS-1: FOUNDATION COURSE IN TOURISM (TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT) Course Code: TS-1 /Programme: BTS / Assignment Code: TS-1/TMA/2012-13 ------------------------------------------------- Total Marks: 100 PART-I 1. What are the threats and obstacles to tourism in India? (Marks:25) Answer: Tourism industry is one of the booming industries that bring in knowledge‚ social development and economic growth. “Incredible India” a tourism campaign by the Indian government and the information
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Sustainable Tourism Final Exam Questions Q1: Discuss roles of Information Technology Communication Technology in the development of sustainable tourism in a destination 1. Tourism Marketing 2. Local Communities Participation in Tourism Development 3. Education 4. Increased Customer Satisfaction 5. Staff Training Q2: (a) List 5 challenges to sustainable tourism 1. Reducing Tourism Seasonality 2. Improving quality of Tourism Jobs 3. Minimizing Resource use and
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Multiple Choice Questions for Sustainable Tourism: Theory and Practice (Author: David Weaver) CHAPTER ONE 1. Which of the following represents the correct historical sequence of Jafari’s tourism platforms? a) Adaptancy‚ cautionary‚ advocacy‚ knowledge-based b) Advocacy‚ adaptancy‚ cautionary‚ knowledge-based c) Advocacy‚ cautionary‚ adaptancy‚ knowledge-based d) Advantageous‚ cautionary‚ adaptancy‚ knowledge-based e) None of the above 2. Which one of the following
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1. Identify the main issues in this article. One of the main issues in this article is that whether Pistorius will be charged with premeditated murder. Another issue is that the reliability level of the witnesses and existing evidences. Next issue is the reputation and career of Pistorius during and after the case. Last but not least‚ the impact of Pistorius getting a bail during these charges. (words count 59) 2. Define the term "premeditated murder" and discuss why Pistorius ’ lawyer will
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TOURIS PLAN PREPARED BY : EMAN MOHAMMED 8-Aleksei Smirnov. A trim 41 year old psychologist from Kiev‚ Ukraine‚ he wants to be active during vacations while eating the best local food. His English is good enough. Day 1: Wadi Wurayah‚ looking at plants grown‚ swimming and Alkhamies Market. Day 2: Fujairah beach‚ Horse Istabil and camping adventure. Day 3: Bidya Farm‚ Honey searching activity and Al lewan restaurant. Fujairah is the one of the attraction
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Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children’s Workforce Children’s Workforce Development Council Association of Chief Police Officers Contents Introduction 4 1 Effective communication and engagement with children‚ young people‚ their families and carers 6 2 Child and young person development 10 3 Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child 13 4 Supporting transitions 16 5 Multi-agency working 18 6 Sharing information 21 7
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