DEFINITION OF CULTURAL TOURISM A review of existing definitions One of the research tasks undertaken for this report was to investigate the feasibility of establishing an agreed definition/definitional framework for cultural tourism research. This involved a review of definitions included in the culture and tourism literature‚ as well as discussion on this topic with cultural tourism stakeholders. The first question asked by those contacted about the collection of cultural tourism statistics invariably
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What Makes Poor Countries Poor? In the past century‚ the world has seen countless scientific and technological advancements that have greatly improved the human condition. Thanks to these developments in communications‚ transportation‚ medicine and agriculture‚ the wealth of developed nations has increased at phenomenal rates. Unfortunately‚ not all countries have experienced these benefits. Many nations still have a per capita GDP of $1000 or less. These countries continue to be poor because
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Tourism Resource Development Individual Assignment Tourism – A Curse or a Blessing? Tourism – Blessing or Curse? Introduction Tourism is one of the most influential and powerful industrial service sectors in the global economy. With a current contribution of 6-7% of the overall number of jobs worldwide and an annual receipt of around 1‚030 billion US Dollars in 2012 (UNWTO‚ 2012)‚ tourism proves itself as a strong and solid industry. Furthermore‚ tourism ranks fourth as an export
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broad liberal education‚ an understanding of business administration (business minor)‚ a solid foundation of professional courses in hotel foodservice‚ event management‚ and hands-on experience in the hospitality industry. Students complete three internships for a total of 900 hours of industry experience prior to graduation. Students apply concepts learned in the classroom to actual work situations. Foodservice experiences are provided by K-State Housing and Dining Services‚ with other foodservice
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A Seminar on ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF TOURISM PRESENTED IN THE SECOND REFRESHER COURSE IN MANAGEMENT AT UGC Academic staff College Osmania University‚ Hyderabad By Fr. Roy Abraham P Lecturer in Management Marian College Kuttikkanam Kerala‚ 685531‚ India Contents ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF TOURISM A. INTRODUCTION B. NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF TOURISM i. LEAKAGE a. Import leakage b. Export leakage ii. ENCLAVE TOURISM iii. OTHER NEGATIVE IMPACTS
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Tourism is one of the most effective ways of redistributing wealth‚ by moving money into local economies from other parts of the country and overseas. It brings income into a community that would otherwise not be earned. Economic benefits Economic benefits resulting from tourism can take a number of forms including: 1. Jobs Employment may be associated directly‚ such as tour guide or managerial positions; or in supporting industries like food production or retail suppliers. 2. Increased spending
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Tourism A Chance for Rural Development in Cyprus? I Table of Content II List of Figures 2 1. Definition of “Rural Areas” 3 2. Cyprus’ Rural Areas 3 3. Cyprus’ Rural Areas and their tourism potential 5 4. Tourism Impacts 8 5. Conclusion 10 II Bibliography 11 II List of Figures Figure 1: Dining terrace 5 Figure 2: Pieces of the workshop 5 Figure 3: Traditional pottery oven Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. Figure 4: Traditional pottery Fehler! Textmarke
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BSRTM 2-D The Geographical Elements of the Tourism System 1. The places of origin of tourists – the tourist-generating areas. Represent the homes of tourists‚ where journey begin and end. Examine the features that stimulate demand for tourism‚ include the geographical location of an area; its socioeconomic and demographic characteristic. These areas represent the main tourist markets in the world. Major marketing functions of tourist industry are found here‚ such as tour operation‚ and travel
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ADOPTION OF ICT IN THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Abstract Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) have revolutionised the travel industry in the last decade. eTourism reflects the digitalisation of all processes and value chains in the tourism‚ travel‚ hospitality and catering industries. It emerges as a term describing the entire range of applications of ICTs on tourism and the implications for the tourism value chain. Major opportunities and challenges have emerged and need to be
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Michelle DS. Nene BS HRM Reflective Journal Being a student of Hotel and restaurant Management‚ it is required for us to study and take Principles of Tourism class. Since this is my first reflective journal‚ let me share to you my initial experiences. At first‚ I have no idea what to learn and encounter here in this subject. But when I had the chance to meet and see Ma’am Fe‚ our instructor‚ with the help of her explanations and orientation about TC1‚ I began
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