local ecosystems. It is responsible tourism that is both ecologically and culturally sensitive. Meaning‚ sustainable tourism activities have minimal impact on the environment and culture of the host community. It aims to meet the needs of the present tourists and host communities whilst protecting and enhancing needs in the future. According to the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP)‚ sustainability principles refer to the environmental‚ economic‚ and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development
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food tourism in sustaining regional identity. India is ranked in the top 40 countries worldwide in terms of tourism numbers. During 2010 there were 5.78 million foreign tourist arrivals (FTA) in India‚ resulting in $14.19 billion of foreign exchange earnings (FEE). Alongside this there were 740.21 million domestic tourist visits within the country (India Tourism Statistics 2012‚ Government of India‚ Ministry of Tourism). Therefore the tourism market in India is considerable but in the Indian
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Concern. We are a charity whose specific aim is to fight exploitation in tourism. For several years we have been running a campaign to raise awareness of the situation in Burma and present information to interested parties including tour operators‚ tourists‚ members‚ members of the public and students. This case study has been produced for students of travel and tourism courses – predominantly at level 3 - and can be used to provide activities related to the following units: Responsible Tourism
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MARKET STUDY Market Study of Hotel and Resort Sector in Malaysia Malaysia’s hospitality industry is experiencing healthy growth in hotel openings and hospitality-related services through the steady flow of business travelers‚ tourists and popularity as a MICE (Meeting‚ Incentives‚ Conventions‚ Exhibitions) venue. Malaysia’s advantage in this sector lies in good value in terms of costs compared to the rest of the region‚ its diversity of natural attractions such as beaches and mountains as well as
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Africa‚ there has been a 6.5% growth per annum on the number of tourists between 1950 and 2006 (Odularu‚ 2008). Up to 75% of the world’s poor live in rural areas (Nedelea‚ 2008). It is in these areas where the majority of a country’s cultural sites‚ national parks and national heritage sites lie. This creates ample job opportunities that enable the local community to support themselves and their family. Because the sites attract tourists‚ the locals could use this opportunity to work or sell products
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economic needs are fulfilled without damaging the biodiversity and culture. We think of meeting not only the needs of present tourists and host regions‚ but also enhance opportunities for the future. THE CAUSES With the tourism industry in bloom in more regions‚ harmful impacts on local environment‚ society and economy are emerging. These include forest destruction for tourist facilities‚ interruption to indigenous villages‚ demolition of historical sites. Simultaneously‚ the global population
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surrounding this concept internationally and locally‚ as well as whether it could be successful if developed in particular‚ in the city of Halifax and in the rural area of the Annapolis Valley. “Tourism is the world ’s largest industry. The number of tourists went from 25 million in 1950 up to 702 million in 2000. The tourism growth rate is 4% a year‚ and could reach 1 billion in 2010 and 1.6 billion in 2020 according to the World Tourism Organisation” (Eveil Network‚ 2005). In order to help put into
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appeal of current leading tourist destinations compared with that of currently developing tourist destinations and evaluation of how characteristics of a tourist destination affect its appeal 3 Economic characteristics 3 Physical characteristics 4 Social characteristics 5 Political characteristics 6 Destinations 6 Appeal 7 Issues that affect the popularity of tourist destinations and the potential for responsible tourism to enhance the host community at worldwide tourist destinations 8 Issues 8 Popularity
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A Comprehensive project ON “Tourism Industry Analysis” Submitted to (Global Institute of Management) IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT OF THE AWARD FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ASMINISTRATION In Gujarat Technological University UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF Varsha Turi Assistance Professor Submitted by [Mohammed Faeem Shaikh (En no-107940592052)‚ Irshad Khan Pathan (En no-107940592105)] [Batch: 2010-12] MBA SEMESTER III/IV (Global Institute of Management)
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discovered in the early 20th century. Since then‚ it has become a popular tourist destination. The selections called The Stones of Machu Picchu and Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu teach about the rich history of Machu Picchu‚ including its time as an Inca city‚ to its discovery centuries later‚ to it becoming a popular destination for tourists. The ancient ruins are important as a travel destination because they teach tourists about how the Incas lived and their culture. The site also gives a look
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