International tourism to reach one billion in 2012 PR No.: PR12002 Madrid 16 Jan 12 International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million‚ according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012‚ at a somewhat slower rate‚ international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone one billion mark later this year. International tourist arrivals grew by 4.4% in 2011 to a total 980 million‚ up from 939 million in 2010‚ in a year
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ARCHIVE Good Housekeeping in Industry ARCHIVE Published by the Department of Labour‚ Wellington‚ New Zealand First Published: 1978 (Reprinted from Labour & Employment Gazette) Revised: 1987 ISBN 0-477-03415-2 2 ARCHIVE Contents Contents ................................................................................ 3 What is good housekeeping? ................................................ 5 Why good housekeeping matters ......................................... 6 Stop
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THE BENEFITS OF HOTEL GOING GREEN Ong Siang Chong Temasek Polytechnic Abstract This study seeks to find out the some of the benefits of hotels going green. Global warming is an uprising worldwide issue that can cause immeasurable destruction to mankind and the Earth. Environmentalists are encouraging corporations and companies to go green and this does not exclude the hotel industry. There is a rising trend of hotels going environmental friendly through the use of several green technologies
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The Regency Grand Hotel is one of the most prestigious and luxurious hotels in Bangkok‚ Thailand. Since its inception‚ it has earned a brand name in the industry owing to the exceptional salaries and benefits offered. The hotel staff and managers felt privileged being a member of the hotel‚ and perceived that they were being taken well care of under the leadership of the then General Manager. The following case study illuminates the dilemma of the employees undergoing the management changeover following
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• Capacity control. Refers to who will control the sale of inventories of hotel rooms‚ airline seats‚ auto rentals‚ and tickets to attractions. Presently‚ owners of these assets are in control of their sale and distribution‚ but increasingly control is falling into the hands of those who own and manage global reservation systems and/or negotiate for large buying groups. Factors involved in the outcome will be telecommunications‚ software‚ available satellite capacity‚ governmental regulations‚ limited
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GR Hotels Student: 1057835 February 7th‚ 2014 Executive Summary GR Hotels has modified its corporate goals and looks to increase occupancy as well as business travellers. Though there are financial constraints‚ upgrading both hotels would best allow GR Hotels to achieve this objective. The implementation plan will insure that brand and other issues with this alternative will not hinder its success. Introduction The purpose of this report is to perform a financial analysis
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Chapter 1 The Problem and it’s Background I - Introduction A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation‚ in time past‚ consisting only of a room with a bed‚ a cup board‚ a small table and washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities‚ including en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning or climate control. The cost and quality of hotels are usually indicative of the range and type of service available. Due
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Science in Tourism Management‚ it’s easy for me to cope with everything because it is related to my course. Having a work experience in an established and popular resort like Costa Pacifica‚ I have a closer look on how things work in a busy dinning‚ from proper food preparation to portioning vegetables‚ tagging dates and organizing bar. I have learned many good experiences for my training. I am sure many students liked me especially the BSTM will find that the training in a Resort/hotels is worth rewarding
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by public sector that is responsible for following the corporate performances. Accor Group is one of the multinational companies which focus on the ethical practices in operating business. Accor Group is the world’s giant hotel operator in 92 countries with 3‚500 leading hotels such as Sofitel‚ Novotel‚ Mercure and etc. Accor Group provides a wide range of services from luxury to budget for global clients. According to the business operation‚ Accor Group hires 160‚000 employees worldwide. In order
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THE HOTEL AND RESORT INDUSTRY HOTEL - “A building‚ edifice‚ or premises or a completely independent part thereof‚ which is used for the regular reception‚ accommodation‚ or lodging of travelers and tourists and the provision of services incidental thereof for a fee” (Department of Tourism) CLASSIFICATION OF HOTELS (by size‚ location‚ rate) Airport Hotels • Named for its proximity to major travel centers like the airport • Business travelers who prefer
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