...The state of Florida is ranked the second most visited states in the country, while Arizona is ranked eighth. Florida provides the perfect vacation destination for all types of families. There are a vast variety of activities and food offered in the state of Florida that many individuals adore. I have also visited Arizona numerous times and nothing compares to what Florida has to offer. Recommend anyone to visit Florida at least once in his or her lifetime, because there are so many incredible activates in Florida that no one should miss. Florida is superior to Arizona because of it beautiful landscape, mouth watering food, and the large variety of public attractions. Florida is superior to Arizona because of the state’s suburb landscape. Florida is known for having the most breathtaking beaches along the coast. For example, Florida is home to several beaches that are known to be the best in the country. Including Clearwater Beach, which has the reputation to be the best in America due to its crystal blue water and pearly white sand. Besides the beaches, Florida is also well known for the Everglades. This area of South Florida contains 1.5 acres of wetlands (*). The Everglades allows a person to experience different ecosystems such as Freshwater Sloughs, Mangroves, and Coastal Lowlands. In contrast, Arizona is simply filled with mountain ranges throughout the state, one being Superstition Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. This mountain range contains an abandoned ghost town that...
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...the Central Florida region by addressing the needs of the unemployed, underemployed and those experiencing difficulty in obtaining and/or maintaining unsubsidized employment. Job seekers receive assistance in finding employment, exploring careers, and upgrading their skills through education and training "Nonprofit Organizations, and Human Resources Management - Encyclopedia - Business Terms | Inc.com." Small Business Ideas and Resources for Entrepreneurs. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013. <http://www.inc.com/encyclopedia/nonprofit-organizations-and-human-resources-management.html>. CENTRAL FLORIDA URBAN LEAGUE Date Established: 1978 President/CEO: Allie Braswell Jr. Years as CEO: 1 Address: 595 W. Church Street – Ste. -1B Orlando, FL 32808 Telephone: (407) 472-9992 Fax: (407) 480-3887 Website: www.cful.org Email:...
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...Proposal Leah Cox October 28, 2013 Executive Summary In this proposal, I am going to produce a manual on How to Have a Successful First Trip at Disney World. Although, I have been to Disney World many times from my childhood to now, the park does have its problems. I am proposing to write a manual that will be approximately 12-15 pages of text and will include all the aspects on how to have a Successful First Trip to Disney World. I am qualified to write this manual because I have been going to Disney almost every year since I was born. I have estimated that I will spend a total of eleven hours writing and researching for my manual. I thank you for your consideration of this proposal and I know that my manual will be informative to many families. Introduction In this proposal, I am going to produce a manual on How to Have a Successful First Trip at Disney World. In this manual, you will be learning the steps needed to have a magical time at Disney. As well as be able to know what to do to prepare before you have arrived. You will have the knowledge to determine if your family would like to stay on or off the property, as well as the advantages of staying at a resort area at Disney. Information will also be included on the Park Hopper, and should you choose to purchase one, how to use it. Problem Definition I have been to Disney World many times throughout my lifetime. The park does many things that bother people. When I was younger, I remember when Disney offered...
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...| | |Services Marketing in Theme Parks | |MGMT E-6020 | Fall 2011 | | | | | | | Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 by: Zeynep Belge Ellen E. McCarthy Hassan Osman Raghunathan T. Saranathan | | Table of Contents I. Overview 3 II. Positioning and Value Proposition 3 III. Brand Identity 13 IV. Market Segmentation 19 V. Financial Information, Industry Reports and Recent Press 26 VI. 7 P’s: What to emulate, what to improve 30 VII. Appendices 35 VIII. Endnotes 37 Overview According...
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...Vanessa Rojas Ph.D. Gheorghiu BU 203 10/25/2014 Company Case 6: Darden Restaurants 1.) Darden displays geographic segmentation with the different cultures each restaurant portrays. The Longhorn steakhouse chain has a majority of its restaurants in the eastern half of the United States, giving it room for westward expansion. It portrays a Western rancher’s home and Olive Garden portrays an Italian family farmhouse. In demographics segmentation, Red Lobster filled the gap in the market between the still-young fast-food concept and upscale white-tablecloth restaurants. In psychological segmentation, Olive Garden builds a dining experience around the concept of a mythical Italian family. Olive Garden’s research shows that people go to a restaurant for emotional as well as physical nourishment. In behavioral segmentation, there is a drop in the frequency that diners are eating out at sit-down meals because of the economic decline. This is realized in usage rates. 2.) It’s believed that Darden has differentiated and positioned its brand effectively. All these chains have the same owner, but are completely different. They target a variety of different consumers. Darden is constantly tweaking its formulas to achieve the best mix of independence and collaboration among its brands. The different chains might use the same technologies for cooking and resources, but each brand retains its distinctive positioning. Red Lobster has changed its positioning for the concept of “stealth...
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...“Stolling Down Burbon or finding Nemo” Choosing the right Vacation GM 530 Managerial Decision Making Professor: Glen MacDonnell Session/ March 2009 Choosing the right Vacation Summary Creating the perfect vacation spot for our family is very important. With individuals ranging from age 24- to 65 we want everyone to be able to enjoy themselves. Everyone has already agreed the beginning part of May would be the perfect time to take a family vacation. However the family lay divided on where they should spend their time vacationing. Our family has a limited time to take a vacation so it’s important for us to pick a great spot because no one wants to waste time on a vacation that is less than stellar. As a family we would like to enjoy the sun and the sites while keeping in mind each other’s personal preferences for fun. There are so many beautiful places to have fun but some have become increasingly more expensive to vacation at. As a family we have saved enough money to go on a vacation that does not total over 7,000. The family has saved for approximately two years for this vacation. Problem Statement Out immediate family includes my mom and Dad and two sisters and one brother. We all have different views on our idea of fun. My Parents don’t mind staying close by and having fun in a nearby state. However the siblings and I would rather spend time in some place further away so that we can enjoy summer weather and beaches. A variety of places have been thrown up in the air...
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...Darlarna is a high-end Swedish furniture company that produces and sells various home and office furniture products across Canada. Despite having small distribution coverage, it managed to achieve high growth rates and profits between 2005 and 2007. As the company began expanding into the United States market in 2008, it found itself struggling to compete with the high rise in the factors of production and threats from competitors. The company soon reported a drastic decrease in net income and internal financial problems. Looking at the balance sheet and the information provided, the company should seek to retrench in 2009 in hopes of stabilizing profits and its financial problems. Despite the perceived potential in the U.S. market, Darlarna should reduce its growth and expansion because the financial crisis brings great uncertainty that would further threaten the survival of the company. From the balance sheet, it can be seen that the financial crisis has greatly impacted the financial outlook of the company. Prior to its entrance to the U.S. market, the company reported over $1.3 million in net sales with around $523 thousand in gross profits in 2006 and over $1.5 million in net sales with a gross profit of around $550 thousand in 2007. Despite the opportunity of gaining many potential customers in the U.S., the company only reported net sales of around $1.8 with $581 thousand in gross profits. Looking at the net sales and gross profits, the company’s rapid expansion into...
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...PRIMA SEZIONE CONCETTI BASILARI 1. INTRODUZIONE L’assunto sul quale si basa l’analisi economica del diritto è che le regole, in generale, e il diritto, in particolare, influenzano il comportamento degli individui, o meglio le loro scelte comportamentali. La teoria delle scelte per antonomasia è la microeconomia, per cui l’analisi economica del diritto, riprende i concetti e gli strumenti basilari della microeconomia per valutare le scelte comportamentali dei soggetti davanti una regola. Un interessante caso illustrato nel 2000 da Uri Gneezy e Aldo Rustichini sul Journal of Legal Studies può farci capire il collegamento tra regola e scelta comportamentale. In alcune strutture scolastiche di Haifa si assisteva a ritardi ripetuti dei genitori all’orario di uscita dei propri figli, comportando che gli insegnanti e gli addetti dovessero prolungare la propria permanenza lavorativa per custodire i bambini; la dirigenza scolastica decise quindi di introdurre una regola che prevedesse una sanzione monetaria in caso di ritardo. Per valutare gli effetti di tale regola, la sanzione fu introdotta in sei delle dieci scuole dell’infanzia, mentre le restanti ebbero il ruolo di campione di controllo. L’obiettivo del produttore della regola (la dirigenza scolastica) era di capire se la sanzione spingesse i genitori a una condotta più consona, per poi valutarne un’estensione a tutte le scuole. Lo studio rilevò effettivamente una variazione del comportamento dei genitori a seguito dell’introduzione...
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...Official Andalusia Mayoral Candidacy Statement of Jared Eastman The mayor of any city should be someone you can relate to, someone you could sit down with at lunch and talk to, someone you feel comfortable with and trust to listen to you. My family has lived in the Wiregrass area for generations. I grew up in this community and am a Straughn High School graduate. I currently live in the Bellwood neighborhood of Andalusia with Anna, my wife, and Amber, my 2-year-old daughter. We are looking forward to our family growing in the near future. Andalusia City Schools will educate my children and prepare them for a bright future. I have a vested interest and sincere desire to work closely with the Andalusia City School System and support them in their goal of providing a world-class education in Andalusia without imposing my will on the professional educators. I have a genuine interest in improving the demographics of Andalusia by leading with a sharp focus on developing many new quality jobs, salary growth and conservative stewardship of your tax dollars. Like many residents of Andalusia, I believe our town has a bright future and our path must be united by all us as citizens and neighbors. To change our demographics we must bring modern industry and living-wage jobs to Andalusia. With my background in technology working for companies like Apple Inc., Best Buy, Hyundai Motors and Dell Computers as well as co-owning my own company as a computer system consultant for industry, retail...
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...From the moment I arrive at Orlando Florida’s International Airport I am thrilled to be back to my favorite place in the world. A thirty-minute drive away is a place called the International Drive; this is where I stay during my time in Florida. Orlando's 14.5 mile long International Drive is a place I know only to well. Having been fortunate enough to stay on the International Drive several times I am aware of all of the great things it has to offer. It is a place that makes me feel such happiness whenever I visit, a place that holds fond memories and a place I will continue to visit for as long as I possibly can. The International Drive is always busy. The majority of people are tourists staying in the area. Many people uses this areas to stay as it is in the heart of Orlando and is ideally situated close to Walt Disney World Resorts and other theme parks such as Sea World and Busch Gardens. There is never a dull moment on the I-Drive. From the moment you leave the hotel you are surrounded by a great deal of things to see and do. Amongst these things are a fantastic water park, arcades, numerous adventure golf courses, museums, restaurants, dinner shows and so much more. There are plenty of attractions to keep you busy plus, at each end of the road, some great outlets for shopping. The majority of the things to do are within walking distance but alternatively tourists can take advantage of the I-ride Trolleys. These are very cheap little green buses that have marked stops...
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...Guest Speaker Paper The guest speaker, Dean, gave me a lot of knowledge and insight into the event management and convention center business. He is very successful and managed to make his way through the ranks all the way up to a manager position. The OCC, which he works for is one of the largest and most successful convention centers in the nation. The OCC is the second biggest convention center behind Chicago in the United States. The location of central Florida and these huge buildings help OCC be in high demand for events. The Sears Tower would be able to fit lying down inside of the west building. The North/South building is smaller and shaped more like a box but still is large enough to host several events at the same time. Orlando is considered a first tier city. A first tier city is a city that is able to accommodate 30,000 people or more for an event. Other examples of first tier cities are Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Atlanta. The OCC is also a nonprofit business. It infuses the local economy with new money and expanding business. According to Dean they have only made a profit on two events the entire time he has worked there. The energy bill alone for a year is nine million dollars, with some of the high traffic months costing one million. Dean went through how he started out as a security guard to the position he is at currently. One of the things he stressed is you will mess up but make sure to learn from your mistakes. He also walked us through many...
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...RED LOBSTER: MARKET RESEARCH REVEALS WHATS FRESH TODAY BACKGROUND 1968: Foundation: Red Lobster was founded in 1968 by entrepreneur Bill Darden and Charley Woossby. Originally billed as a “Harbor for seafood Lovers”, the original restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, was followed by several others throughout the Southest. 1970: General Mills acquired Red Lobster in 1970 as a five-unit restaurant company and rapidly expanded the company nationwide. As it reached more parts of the country, Red Lobster continually introduced guests to fresh dishes that quickly became favorites, with many guests getting their first taste of calamari, snow crab and Key lime pie here – not to mention the fact that it is where popcorn shrimp was invented. (after 1970, until 1980) In 1980, this year was one of the most important for the company, reaching and being in their stage of maturity, a stage in which all companies desire to be in there. In 1983, Red Lobster opened its first restaurant in Canada (Windsor, Ontario) Finishing, in 1995, after decades of success and growth, Red Lobster, together with Olive Garden and later Bahama Breeze, became part of Darden Restaurants, with Joe at the helm until 2005, when he turned the reins over to current CEO and Chairman Clarence Otis. Over the years, their passion for seafood and delicious experiences has kept Red Lobster evolving. Their menu has grown and changed with their guests’ tastes and their ability to bring the best of the sea to your table...
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...SWOT Analysis Magic Kingdom Park Richard Gay Qingkai Meng Marianna Tkacheva Fall 2010 Table of Contents SWOT Analysis: Magic Kingdom Park Part I - Overview 3 Part II – Current Marketing Mix Strategy 4 Part III – Internal & External Forces – SWOT Analysis 5 Part IV – Recommendations for Future Action 7 Part V – Bibliography 9 Part I: Overview Magic Kingdom Park is located in Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando Florida and is part of The Walt Disney Company’s Parks and Resorts. The Walt Disney Company (Disney) does not report financial performance results specific to Magic Kingdom Park. However, according to Disney’s 2009 annual report, 2009 revenues for the Parks and Resorts affiliate were reported at $10.7 billion, which was down $800 million from 2008, but up slightly from 2007. Operating income on the $10.7 billion in revenue for 2009 was $1.4 billion. According to the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the Magic Kingdom drew an estimated 17.2 million visitors in 2009. And, Disney held nine of the top ten in attendance for theme parks worldwide. In terms of industry size, comparisons specific to WDW or Magic kingdom Park are difficult to grasp. Walt Disney World Florida, which encompasses 47 square miles, is the largest amusement park in the world. The International Association of Amusement parks and Attractions, for example, reports approximately 400 parks and attractions...
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...players in NBA history, helping his teams win NBA championships and Olympic Gold. Shaq has been an athlete, actor and musician. He attended Cole High School in San Antonia, Texas. Shaq, standing seven feet and 315 pounds, is arguably one of the most dominant players in NBA history. At Louisiana State he was named 1991 College Player of the Year and a unanimous first team and All American in both 1991 and 1992. He would drop out of college in 1992 to pursue his career in the NBA. The Orlando Magic drafted him with the 1st overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft. In Shaq’s rookie season he was with the Orlando Magic, he finished in the top ten in scoring, rebounding, blocks and shooting percentage. Shaq would fail at the free throw line though. This is why other NBA centers would just foul him instead of letting him have an easy shot. This became known as “Hack-a-Shack”. He became the first player in NBA history to earn player of the week in only his first week in the league. He would be with the Orlando Magic from 1992 to 1996. Shaquille O’Neal, with the Los Angeles Lakers, would be one of his most set destinations over his career. After Shaquille became a free agent in the 95-96 seasons he would sign onto the Lakers roster for a seven year, $121 million dollar contract. He insisted he did not join the Lakers for the money. He wanted to join so he could, “drink Pepsi and wear Reebok”. He just wanted to play the game! With the tandem of O’Neal and teenage superstar Kobe Bryant, expectations...
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...manufacturing company was founded on April 30, 1912 in New York. The new universal studios is a vertically integrated company, with movie production, distribution and exhibition venues. With the passage of time universal studios went from a single entity to a huge conglomerate and now is a subsidiary of NBC. They are known now as NBCUniversal, Inc. In the early years, universal had a “clean picture” policy. However, by April 1927 they considered it to be a mistake as “unclean pictures” from other studios were generating more profit while Universal was losing money. A Universal studio operates five major locations around the world. They have distribution and corporate offices in New York, universal studios Hollywood California, universal studios Orlando Florida, universal studios Osaka japan, and universal studios Singapore. Universal studios goals as of 2013 are first and foremost offer quality entertainment to families and individuals. Investing for growth with good business and creative choices. Products and services are both offered by universal, for example you can go online and order themed based merchandise without having to visit the park....
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