...Interpretation is an important component as a means of influencing or even changing environmental attitudes and/or behaviour of visitors to protected areas. The two important components are communicating ideas and enriching visitor experiences. This essay will define interpretation and discuss the effectiveness of interpretation as a means of influencing or even changing environmental attitudes and/or behaviour of visitors to protected areas and evaluate the roles of tourism and environmental agencies in managing & controlling the impacts of tourism in protected areas. For the purpose of this research more visitor-focused definition will be used. Definition of Interpretation There are two ways to describe interpretation. The first would be listing the forms of interpretation. For example: information centre, guide walk and tour, guidebook, brochures and signs or pamphlets that provide information of the protected areas The example given above could be suggested that interpretation incorporates all the various ways in which organizer seek to communicate with their visitors. It is also sometimes refer to as visitors’ education. Recently interpretation has been use as a recognized element of other types of attraction such as theme parks. The increase usage of interpretive activities reflects growing competition between attractions and increasing expectations from visitors. (Harris, 2005) Given the wide range of places where interpretation is used, it is not surprising to...
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...Bethany White 14468477 Events Management Managing the Environment for Tourism and Events Individual Assignment Critically examine the extent to which venues and facilities are making efforts to mitigate environmental impacts. Martin Elliot-White/Chris Phelan Word Count:1830 Mitigation refers to the reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases (Unep.org, 2015), which effect the environment, this can be achieved in several ways, such as reducing waste left after festivals or using renewable energy. These aspects will be discussed in more detail during this assignment, as well as how tourism and event managers use Limits of Acceptable Change methodology when assessing environmental impacts and how to mitigate them. Venues and facilities, such as festival destinations or stages used at the festival, within events and tourism are making efforts to mitigate environmental impacts, for example the venue should use data which has been collected and analysed to identify and evaluate appropriate measures to mitigate environmental impacts and include them when development planning (Department of Regional Development and Environment, Executive Secretariat for Economic and Social Affairs, Organization of American States, 1991). With the use of a case study, this assignment will examine the extent of which venues and facilities are mitigating environmental impacts and what...
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...Emerging Issues in the Tourism Industry (In case of Switzerland) Introduction According to the World Economic Forum's annual Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report which was released at the Global Tourism Forum (GTF) in Andorra; Switzerland and some other countries were considered as the most beautiful environments for developing the tourism and travel industries. Tourism always plays a vital role in the economy of any country and it plays the same role in Switzerland. But, it has been struck by the economic condition in Switzerland, because of the world economic recession. Tourists come to Switzerland because of its natural beauty, but with the continuing strike in many areas of Switzerland; it results in the improvement of tourism in Switzerland in recent years. Tourism Growth "Our report measures different factors that make it beautiful to make the tourism and travel industry of one country," said Jennifer Blanke, Lead Director and Economist of the World Economic Forum's Centre for Global Performance and Competitiveness. "The top rankings countries Switzerland, France, Germany and Austria show the significance of regulatory frameworks and supportive business, matched with world-class tourism and transport infrastructure, and a focus on rising natural and human resources for increasing an environment that is beautiful for making the tourism and travel sector." This analysis of the cross-country of the drivers of competitiveness in tourism and travel offers helpful...
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...uncertainty arises from the organisation’s inability to predict its environment, or in other words, to predict the factors that characterise its environment. These factors are usually classified into two groups (Bourgeois, 1980) i.e. ‘‘general’’ and ‘‘task’’ external business environmental factors. • Micro Environment (General External Business Environment ) The Micro environment is a relatively remote environment and the elements that compose it have an indirect influence on the organization. This environment is typically composed of factors such as social values, educational, political, economic, legal, behavioral, demographic, natural environment, natural resources, and technological (Asheghian & Ebrahimi, 1990; Grant, 1999). A PESTEL analysis is a framework or tool used by marketers to analyze and monitor the macro-environmental (external marketing environment) factors that have an impact on an organization. The result of which is used to identify threats and weaknesses which is used in a SWOT analysis. PESTEL ANALYSIS of Australia stands for: Political : The political atmostphere of Australia is stable and the country enjoys a democratic structure based on English common law. Capitalist venture are welcome and encouraged.the queensland area is a major hub of development,and the government is involved in ensuring that safty and growth of its people and environment are protected and supported. The area of gold coast is particularly fabled...
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...Teratak Wetlands, Beaufort are: Forest The forest there is taken care and managed by Sabah Forestry Department. Sabah Forestry Department plays an important role in planning, managing and enforcing forestry laws and practices with respect to wetlands. One of the functions of Sabah Forestry Department forest is to preserve and conserve the flora that is available there. Tourist can view and appreciate nature’s beauty of the flora while walking through the walkway in the forest. Sabah Agricultural Department together with Sabah Tourism Board can work together to develop and manage the crops of the area such as oil palm, that has been attempted in some wetland areas. Monkeys (Orang Utan) Ministry of Tourism Development, Environment, Science and Technology acts as an umbrella for the above departments in managing the protected areas of tourism and wildlife. The Ministry of Tourism together with Sabah Tourism Board makes sure that this site is taken care of and that this species is taken care by the appropriate department. Under the Ministry the Sabah Wildlife Department carries out the management and protection of wildlife habitat. This department can work together with World Wide Fund (WWF) Malaysia, to protect this species. River Cruise (Boat Ride) Sabah parks under the ministry and Sabah Tourism Board manages and protects this natural area of this site, which includes the riverine and coastal areas. This area acts as an attraction to attract tourist. By tourist going...
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...uncertainty arises from the organisation’s inability to predict its environment, or in other words, to predict the factors that characterise its environment. These factors are usually classified into two groups (Bourgeois, 1980) i.e. ‘‘general’’ and ‘‘task’’ external business environmental factors. • Micro Environment (General External Business Environment ) The Micro environment is a relatively remote environment and the elements that compose it have an indirect influence on the organization. This environment is typically composed of factors such as social values, educational, political, economic, legal, behavioral, demographic, natural environment, natural resources, and technological (Asheghian & Ebrahimi, 1990; Grant, 1999). A PESTEL analysis is a framework or tool used by marketers to analyze and monitor the macro-environmental (external marketing environment) factors that have an impact on an organization. The result of which is used to identify threats and weaknesses which is used in a SWOT analysis. PESTEL ANALYSIS of Australia stands for: Political : The political atmostphere of Australia is stable and the country enjoys a democratic structure based on English common law. Capitalist venture are welcome and encouraged.the queensland area is a major hub of development,and the government is involved in ensuring that safty and growth of its people and environment are protected and supported. The area of gold coast is particularly fabled...
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...INTRODUCTION Tourism industry is one of the most profitable industries in many countries (Sinha, 2004). Whenever tourists visit a country, they bring in additional resources to the destination and such resources contribute to the development of the destinations and the country itself. It is therefore no surprise that many countries make tremendous efforts to tap income from the tourism industry (Australian Government, 2004). Among these countries are India and China. In the recent years, there have been major improvements in the tourism industry of the two countries which have restructured their mode of operation in handling tourists by providing high standards of accommodation and levels of service (Bikyamasr, 2012). This essay looks at recent tourism developments and trends that have been happening in India and China and it further looks at the likely future trend of tourism in these two emerging countries. INDIA In India, the development of the tourism industry has been on the rise in the last four years. At the moment, the industry is largest service industry contributing to about 6.3% of GDP and accounting of 8.78% of total jobs (Sinha, 2004). Though the country has not fully developed its tourism industry, further availability of tourism sites and products and adequate human resources could definitely aid this industry to rise to its full potential. According to Seth, Bhat & Sushma (2010), in 2008 the tourism industry in India was at its infant stage. At that time...
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...and destination resort marinas. The report will: evaluate the fundamental issues and trends that relate to developing, managing, and operating beach resorts and destination resort marinas; outline the internal and external factors influencing the market position of property; review the social, environmental, and economic issues that relate to planning and development process of resorts; and lastly, critique sustainable practices and policies related to resorts. Wherever appropriate, particular reference will be made on resort sector particularly in Western Australia and across other coastal areas in Australia. For example, Perth is popular for beach resorts and destination marina resorts owing to its proximity to the coastline. Indeed, the region is an attractive site for tourists. According to Pham, Simmons and Spurr (2010), tourism contributes significantly the total GDP and resort business is a major economic activity in Western Australia. Development, management and operation of beach resorts and destination marina resorts: key issues and trends Most resorts in Australia are in situated in regional zones. In Australia, major development of resorts happened in the 1980s, for example, the development of big resorts including Hyatt Sanctuary Cove, Ayers Rock Resort, Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast, Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, Hyatt Coolum (Tourism Research Australia, 2006). Most restaurants that emerged during this period were based on overambitious expectations of...
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...tourism Tourism is the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited. Geography is the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. "To provide accurate, orderly, and rational description and interpretation of the variable character of the earth surface." - Richard Hartshorne, 1959 Geography is divided into two main branches: human geography and physical geography. Physical geography (or physiography) focuses on geography as an Earth science. It aims to understand the physical problems and issues of : lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, pedosphere, and global flora and fauna patterns (biosphere). Physical geography can be divided into many following categories, including: | | | | Ecology | Climatology & Meteorology | Pedology | Hydrology & Hydrography | | | | | | Geomorphology | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Physical geography, or geomorphology, is the study of the shape and composition of the upper surface of the earth (Fairbridge 1968, McIntyre 1991). Geomorphology encompasses earth processes such as changes in sea level, erosion, formation of rivers and flood plains, coastal dynamics of wind, water, and sediments, and island formation, as well as other processes. Geography...
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...Sustainable Tourism should have a minimal impact on the environment with building the cultural and environmental awareness, providing positive experiences, and giving both financial benefits for the local people and for conservation in that area. In South-east Peru located in the Amazon Rainforest is The Posada Amazonas eco-lodge. It’s situated in a national reserve called Tambopata that conserves 275,000 hectares of land. It’s a sustainable eco-lodge in that only small-scale development is allowed here, so all activities helping development for tourism is not going to exploit the natural resources. The land and the lodge are owned by the local indigenous community of Infierno, who are in partnership with Rainforest Expeditions who are a Peruvian company. The 30-roomed lodge allows tourists to view the nature around them, and with doing so this boosts the local economy, yet still protecting the environment as there are only 40-50 visitors arriving by small boats at a time. The construction of the lodge allowed people to have jobs in building and designing the area, furthermore, the lodge was constructed with local natural materials, avoiding the use of non-renewable material and instead using recyclable material where possible. This has created new forms of income to the surrounding communities, but also takes care of the environment. Education is an aspect of sustainable tourism, The Posada Amazonas offers education, conservation and research faculties, and the forest, instead...
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...ABTRACT Tourism is all about travel; and the role of transportation in its operation is vital. Travel can be discussed without taking tourism into consideration, but tourism cannot thrive without travel. Transportation is an integral part of the tourism industry. It is largely due to the improvement of transportation that tourism has expanded, though this expansion is good due to increase revenue that would be captures as a result of passenger traffic will have an impact negative side. In some area to name a few; the ecology; degradation of destination sites, tourist experience, and in some cases the economy of these destinations. In the light of such issues, it is important to discuss how these developments affect the traveller and the destination INTRODUCTION Tourism has emerged as one of the most dynamic sectors of any country’s economy. Not only does it make significant contribution to the foreign exchange earnings, employment, income generation and regional development but it also helps in the overall development of that country directly or indirectly through different sectors. Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity, in 2011, there were over 983 million international tourist arrivals worldwide, representing a growth of 4.6% when compared to 940 million in 2010 (Press release). UNWTO. 7 May 2012, Retrieved 15 June 2012. International tourism receipts the travel item of the balance of payments grew to US$1.03 trillion (€740 billion) in 2011, corresponding...
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...generate and refine research ideas. Along with economic development and people’s lifestyle has enhanced. Especially, tourism is most clear. 1. Objective Therefore, the objective of research formulated as: ‘In recent years, the development of tourism which include the development of tourism, management of tourism hotel and tourism team, as well as the tourism destination management. Based on the objectives generated as followed: • To analysis business management theory • To analysis allocation and management of employee in enterprise • To analysis business environment in marketing 2. Literature Review Saunders et al (2003) suggested that the literature review would enhance your subject knowledge and help you to clarify your research questions further. The main purpose of this research is to develop a good understanding and insight into the tourism of development. As the research objectives I mentioned above the main literature I am going to review are: to analysis the management of tourism hotel and the tourism team; the different management model and manager’s style are effect enterprise: the importance of reasonable management in employee; the development of the market; the tourism destine management. 2.1 Tourism Management Management plays a decisive role in tourism hotel. It requires a series of tourism team and specifically for the tourism. 2.2 Leadership Styles and Model Different managers have various leadership styles, which include tells, sells, consults...
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...would be on the tourism industry, especially the shift in travelers’ preference to trips which are deemed to enhance one self’s physical and mental welfare (Future Foundation, 2015). Secondly, technology and its relationship with customized staying experience within the hospitality industry will be explored. In addition, the topic on revenue management will...
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...Running Head: TOURISM IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Ethical implications of tourism in developing countries Emily McIntyre 3378148 September 26, 2006 TREN 3P12 Sonya Graci Introduction: Tourism is instituted in ad hoc fashion, with little regard to appropriate socio-ecological planning. This paper outlines the ethical implications of tourism in terms of the social and political, environmental and economical issues in developing countries. All resolutions for these implications, follow the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) which is a set of principles whose purpose is to guide stakeholders in tourism development: central and local governments, local communities, the tourism industry and its professionals, as well as visitors both international and local (UNWTO, n.d.). Background on the industry: In general, tourism occurs in developing countries, because businesses have adopted a development-oriented perspective. The emphasis is on development (use) in order to reach optimal economic gain by extractive use of resources rather than protection and preservation (Fennell, 2002). There has been a trend in humans, to take on the role of being bad rules, by trying to exploit and dominate for short-term personal gain at any expense (Peterson, 1996). It is a harsh reality that there are a significant lack of resources for effective management of visitors and the environment (Fennell, 2002). Therefore, resource management is a critical issue that...
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...The tourism industry has developed into one of the most powerful industries in the world. The impacts of tourism development growth can produce both benefits and costs to the host nation. In order to eliminate the negativities caused by tourism, and provide a more sustainable future for the ever-expanding industry, Government’s need to be actively involved throughout. However, the extent of their involvement is disputed. The Government’s of such nations must try to develop initiatives that will not only carry on boosting their economy through the maturity of tourism, but sufficiently limit the damage to the environment, all whilst protecting their own nation’s cultures, and in doing so; creating a more sustainable future. The WTO (1993) defines sustainable tourism as ‘meeting the needs of the present tourists and host regions whilst protecting and enhancing opportunity for the future.’ It also illustrates that sustainable development strategies must stress the need for due regard to be given to the ‘long-term appropriate use of natural and human resources’. Essentially, in order to achieve sustainability in tourism, the long term effects and impacts need to be assessed over the mass market. By developing sustainable forms of tourism in some areas, other areas that may be affected as a result of this are simply ignored. As Klemm (1992) suggests, ‘the real challenge for the future it to provide sustainable tourism for the mass market’. As the mass market is not given enough consideration...
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