The Tourism industry is an important industry in Hong Kong. Inbound and outbound tourism is the major income of Hong Kong. According to the result from the Tourism Commission‚ in 2011‚ Hong Kong received a record-high of 42 million visitors from around the world‚ a remarkable increase of 16.4% over 2010. It is also the first time that the number of arrivals surpassed the 40 million mark. The appreciation of most major currencies against Hong Kong dollar and the improving travel sentiment have fueled
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(Cyprus) and one developing (Greece) in the European travel market. Developing destination: Greece Greece is also known as Hellenic Republic‚ the first country in Europe to advance civilization‚ Greece is one of the most visited country in Europe locate in southern Europe near Albania‚ Turkey‚ Bulgaria‚ and Rep. Macedonia. Greece is the home of the Olympic Game; Olympic game is popular in Greece‚ also across the world. People love to travel there because of the sport facilities; in 2004 Greece
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FM Logo RGBRe: Application for the position of Qualified Relief Nurse Dear Candidate Please find enclosed an application pack for the above position. Once you have completed the application form please return to: Maria Tickner Relief Staff Co-ordinator Family Mosaic Pembroke House Northlands Pavement Pitsea Essex SS13 3DU Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the submission of your application form then I am
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Callem Moore This is to show how trends and factors currently effect the travel and tourism sector. Trends This trend is only due to the poor exchange rates‚ in 2009 the pound (GBP) was very weak against the Euro; the exchange rate was at 1.1 Euros to £1 and this was significant compared to the rates before at 1.5/1.4 to £1‚ this hindered peoples spending on attractions‚ eating establishments‚ hire cars‚ transport and hotels‚ these low exchange rates were affecting behaviour of tourists
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1.1 Using the PESTEL framework‚ identify and discuss the key factors in the macro environment that influence the tourism industry. Political: A large influence on the tourism industry can be the stability of government. If the government in unstable it can be viewed as dangerous and unpleasant to visit. This can have a huge impact on that countries tourism numbers. Some governments also choose to make shopping tax-free for tourists‚ as tourists have the right to claim back VAT (Value-Added Tax)/GST
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF THAILAND TOURISM INDUSTRY (1487 words) Teacher: Nguyen Tien Dung Student: Trinh Lan Huong Class: 1D-11 Course: EAP Writing Date: May 8‚ 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract……………………………………………………………………………… ii 1. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………..1 2. Discussion of findings …………………………………………………………...1 2.1. The developmental process of tourism industry in Thailand ……….1 2.2. The reasons for the development of tourism in Thailand ………….....2 3.
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TITLE : Tourism industry as the economic generator INTRODUCTION : Malaysia is a beautiful tropical tourist destination in Asia which is the potential not only to attract international tourists but also offer local people. Tourism had become a wise investment that will drive the growth of related industries‚ all the other acts as a vehicle in the development of mega Malaysia to developed countries in this century. This essay examine the efforts boosted the tourism industry and reveals
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Is tourism the world’s largest industry Tourism is a typical activity of fashion that the public participate widely and it has grown in importance over recorded human history. Innumerable articles refer tourism as “the world’s largest industry”; policy-makers‚ analysts‚ and scholars often speak of the size of the tourism compared to that of other industries (Smith 2004: 26). These series of misleading statement‚ together with the mass media’s reports (out of context)‚ make the idea that tourism is
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Degree In Hospitality & Tourism Management. Investigate how a major event can influence the hospitality‚ travel and tourism industry. Terms of Reference. To: From: Subject: Investigate how a major event can influence the hospitality‚ travel and tourism industry. Date of Submission: 13.12.12 Executive Summary Within this report it outlines how a major event can influence the hospitality‚ travel and tourism industries. It will go into great
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Issues in the Malaysia Tourism Industry Malaysia tourism obtained the fast development as a result of it own superiorities in natural and cultural travel resources as well as government’s vigorously support. It has become the country’s second biggest source of foreign exchange and the third largest economy sector. But under this excellent prospect‚ we instead should have a more sober understanding to the tourism’s vulnerability and the issues in the Malaysia travel industry to continue developing
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