HERITAGE AND CULTURAL TOURISM TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Tourism is third largest industry in the world and according to the report of World travel and Tourism Council tourism industry generates approx 12% of world GNP (Agyei and Samuel‚ 2006). Heritage and culture has always been one of the most significant aspects of world tourism. People live their lives against rich environment formed by historic buildings‚ countryside’s of ancient times (Chang‚ 2000). This present research report
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Review of related literature According to Pizam’s article (1982)‚ the tourism and hospitality industry has been applauded by industrialized and developing countries for the number of jobs created. A large amount of position vacancy is generated within the tourism industry and the supported industries. As a labor-intensive industry‚ its contribution to employment is not only restricted to the area or country but it also provides those jobs to women‚ youngsters‚ unskilled‚ minorities and the socially
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Manalac‚ Katrina Mari Y. January 11 2012 2T1 Cultural Tourism Legacy: Philippine World Heritage Sites Our country has the magnificent beauty of the Tubbataha Reef in Cagayancillo‚ Palawan‚ Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Palawan‚ Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras‚ Historic Center of Vigan in Ilocos Sur‚ and the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. The future of our country and world’s beauty is in our hands and protection. The world holds
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Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ACKNOWLDGEMENT I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude and deep regards to professor‚ Sir. Muhammad Kamran for his exemplary guidance‚ monitoring and constant encouragement throughout the course of this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In this report‚ the coffee house culture and its growth in Pakistan have been discussed focusing on the international coffee house chains present in the country. The trend of shifting from
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Diploma in hotel and tourism management Assignment - Paper: DHTM Date of submitted: 26/8/2014 Tutor: I declare that the work contained in this assignment is my own‚ except where the acknowledgment of source is made. Some work is taken from internet sites also. I understand that my work may be used for moderation purpose. Name: Ravneet singh Signature: Date: 26/8/2014 Tourism There is no one term which defines the tourism. Many terms are used
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Tourism is global phenomenon that has evolved tremendously in the past century. These transformations have depended on and benefited from the emergence of Western Capitalism and capitalist economies (Chambers 2010: 15). Initially restricted to the tourism of the “preserve of elites” (Urry 1991: 4) the “Grand Tour” has over time become an easily accessible universal experience‚ defining the characteristics of the modern man and consequently is the “largest industry in the world” (Urry 1991: 5). Although
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Hosftede’s work on Cross-Cultural Management still relevant to managers in the Hospitality and Tourism industry? 1 Introduction 1 Critical Analysis of Cultural Management in the Global Hospitality sector : 3 Relevance of Greet Hosftede’s “four dimension” theory in the hospitality sector: 5 Illustration: Business Performance Management of Hilton hotels Corp 7 Conclusion 9 References 10 Is the legacy of Greet Hosftede’s work on Cross-Cultural Management still relevant
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experienced the hospitality industry. The industry is vast‚ and constantly changing to meet customer expectations. It is also a very diverse industry‚ ranging from stays in a five-star hotel to meals in a fast-food outlet. In these first two units‚ you will develop your knowledge and understanding of this exciting and fast-moving industry. You first consider the different types of businesses in hospitality industry at national and local levels. You will explore the types of hospitality jobs‚ and the
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1.0 Introduction The term hospitality is derived from the French word hospice. A famous hospice was the Hospice du Beaune in Beaune‚ France. This was a long-term hospital support through the generosity of the wealthy. When people are traveling it is nice for businesses providing service and provides them with hospitality. (Crystal I. et. al.‚ 2010) Hospitality industry consists of wide category of fields within service industry and travel industry. Service industry includes lodging‚ restaurant‚
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How is Globalization impacting the hospitality industry? 1: Educating workers around the world: Due to globalization‚ managers and employees of hospitality industry are able to learn about the different cultures‚ people‚ religions and other different prospects of life. Globalization also helps them to understand what importance of humanity is. Racism is still a part of some people but due to globalization it is getting hidden. 2: Multilingual services: Due to globalization more and more people
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