...Business Customs in Turkey The modern business world relies on effective communication between people from many different countries and cultures, meaning that successful businesspeople must be able to communicate with other people whose cultures and business customs may be different than their own. Turkey is a nation that has very different business customs when compared to the United States, although they do have some similarities that indicate they come from the same type of Western business tradition. Many of the customs in Turkey are derived from the type of business culture that the country has, which have differences from the United States in terms of hierarchy and individualism. General customs such as communication styles and conveying respect have a large impact on business. Specific business customs can also be important to know, such as knowing the etiquette for giving gifts, and making appointments. By keeping all of these business customs in mind, businesspeople can ensure that their interactions with Turkish individuals and organizations are mutually beneficial. Some of the reasons that business customs in Turkey differ from those in the United States pertain to the larger cultural differences that American and Western societies have compared to Turkish society. Therefore, it is necessary for the Western businessperson to be aware of these larger differences and the influence that they have on specific business oriented behaviors and customs (Hill, 2013). Turkish...
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...Istanbul is undoubtedly an important city as the centre of various civilizations and cultures in the entire history. Its crucial cachets had attracted at least three giant empires (Roman, Byzantium and Ottoman Empires); that was made Istanbul to be the “nest” and “bridge” not only for dominant cultures to prevail, but also provided “shelter” for vulnerable and weak minorities.14 Istanbul made a significant progress after the conquest by the Turks. Constantinople gradually had lost its essence and influence, subsequently took a new thrilling “breath” for re-strengthening as a capital of an Oriental and Muslim culture. Istanbul became a face of the East Muslim culture for the West Christian world: it played a role of linkage between the East and West. Concerning importance of Muslim Culture, Turkish in particular, for the West, Chris Morris analyzes backward situation of the West. Moreover, he sheds light on the East’s contributions to the reduction of gap and states that European Christian space was lagging behind the Muslim East in terms of improvement of technology and civilization up to 16th century. Ottoman conquests urged interaction of Christians and Muslims, herein “Islamic world became Europe’s link with more advanced civilizations to the East. Knowledge of medicine and mathematics, astronomy and the arts, hygiene and new agricultural techniques all flooded in with the invading armies of soldiers, sailors and merchants.”15 However, the challenges coming from the East as...
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...hotel, the time was six o'clock. Thus I didn't see anything except airport area. After resting I looked out from the window. New York was sleeping in the dark night and lights were winking for it. 2- Write about what you have done and have been doing in America since the first day. I have been in Virginia State of America since March 2011. My first month was beautiful in here. I didn't think about job. I have traveled a few states , such as Chicago, New York. Georgia and South Carolina . In during my travel I have seen many sightseeing places. I have discovered that America is very huge and rich country. After two months I began to find job and to develop my English skills. After four months investigation, I made a decision about my Owen business. So I bought Have A Bite restaurant. I have been working in here for six months. 3- Describe you last week at home before you came to America. Before I came in America my last weeks in Turkey were exciting , unforgettable and sad. They were excited because I would ready go to a new country. Especially the last week was unforgettable for me . My close friends invited me to eat last days. It was so hard to me to leave them. I will never forgot them. The last week I spent good time with my friends. It was sad because I had to leave my home, my city. 4- About seven years " literature days seminar" was in Istanbul. A lot of famous writer joined to the seminar. One of them was Chinghiz...
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...Chestnut Street is the commercial hub of the Marina District. Causwell’s is a spot-on stop for lunch after a morning exploring the Palace of Fine Arts. This beautiful San Francisco landmark is just a short walk to a memorable burger. Umami Burger, Union Street In Cow Hollow on Union and Fillmore, Umami Burger gives you a wide selection of burgers, eleven in all. Try an American style burger, bbq burger, truffle burger or an Ahi tuna burger, turkey burger, even a black bean burger and several other varieties. All Umami’s beef is ground in-house. In fact, everything you eat is made in-house. The buns, condiments, pickles, everything. The freshness and quality is obvious in the burgers and accompaniments. Salads and four types of French fries plus onion rings are irresistible, but don’t pass up the Pickle Plate, a seasonal variety of house pickled veggies that add the perfect tang to your meal. Local craft beer on tap and bottle, wine and soft drinks round out the beverage menu. Umami Burger is an ideal Union Street shopping respite or a great place to meet friends for a meal. Inside table and bar seating is offered. At 2184 Union Street, San Francisco in Cow Hollow/Marina there is...
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...Imagine a place where you can sit on the beach as the waves roll in; the smell of the sea and fresh fish cooking in the distance at a nearby restaurant. A place where you can experience a thrill of blasting over the sand dunes at high speeds in a buggy, visit aquariums, and see wildlife up close. Imagine a place of relaxation, watching the whales migrate across the ocean. A place like this can only be one of a kind, the Oregon coast. The Oregon coast would be a great place to spend a vacation, it’s inexpensive and relaxing. So how much would it cost to go to the Oregon coast? What kinds of attractions would one be able to see? Is there stuff for the kids to do as well as adults? What kind of food do you get to eat when you go to the cost? These are all great questions that you ask yourself before planning a trip anywhere. When planning a trip you will want to figure out what the area has to offer. This will give you a sense of where you what to go and when. I enjoy the thrill of adventure and enjoy traveling to places. I have never been to the Oregon coast, so I decided to plan a trip there and find out what attractions they have to offer me. By googling “the Oregon Coast” the first website that I came across was the “Oregon Coast Visitors Association” link (Oregon Coast Visitors Association, 2008). This website’s home page displayed a slide show of pictures of the coast and a map that you are able to click on different areas to find out more information. I clicked...
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...Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 List of Tables 3 List of Charts 4 Introduction 5 I. Transportation Sector 7 1. Key Factors for Success in Transportation Sector 7 2. Transportation Statistics of the Sector in Turkey 8 II. Strategic Business Plan for Metro Tourism 17 1. Internal Analysis of Metro Tourism 17 a. Historical Background 20 b. Mission-Visions-Strategic Targets-Aims 20 c. Market Share, Organizational Structure, Revenue Items 22 d. Trading Strategies 23 2. Financial Structure of Metro Tourism 23 a. Existing financial structure and financial analysis 23 b. Financial predictions for the next three years 29 3. External Analysis of Metro Tourism 29 a. Competitor Analysis 29 b. Economic and Political Analysis 33 c. SWOT Analysis 33 d. PESTEL Analysis 37 e. Porter’s 5 Force Analysis 37 4. Strategic Business Propositions for Metro Tourism. 37 a. Best opportunities for the next three year success regarding the costs and risks 37 b. Potential profits for Metro Tourism and the actions that will improve sustainability. 37 List of Tables Table 1: Investment in transportation, in billion EUR 7 Table 2: Length of railways, the train kilometers 8 Table 3: Passenger transportation by railways 9 Table 4: The number of railways accidents and results 10 Table 5: Air transport statistics 11 Table 6: Aircrafts involved in accidents and result of accidents 12 Table 7: Road Lengths (in km) 13 Table 8: Passenger transportation...
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...PREFACE This publication ‘Annual Report on Tourism Statistics’ serves as a reference to the trends and performance of visitor arrival statistics and hotel sector of the tourism industry. All information in this publication are deemed to be correct at time of printing. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the data in this report, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury caused by or arising through the use of this data in this publication. Data derived from the Overseas Visitors Survey are subject to sampling error. Users are advised to exercise discretion when drawing any conclusion or inferences, or taking any action, based on the data. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Contents of this report may be freely quoted but a credit line to the Singapore Tourism Board will be appreciated. Research & Statistics Research & Incentives Division Singapore Tourism Board Published Date : October 2010 © 2010 Singapore Tourism Board CONTENTS 01 Overview of the Tourism Sector Performance 14 Visitor Arrival Statistics (Disembarkation/Embarkation Cards) 30 Visitor Arrival Statistics (Overseas Visitors Survey) 40 Tourism Receipts and Total Expenditure of Visitors Statistics 50...
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...Running Head: Change Project A COURSE PAPER SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING BY Desiree McGee, RN, B.S.N HOUSTON, TEXAS June 23, 2013 Primary Target Behavior My primary target behavior is to increase my cardiovascular fitness with eating healthier and continue my exercise regimen. I chose this particular behavior to change due to my increased weight gain. I currently weigh 106 lbs at the start of this class. I was up to 110 lbs which may not sound overweight to many but at 5’0 tall and it going straight to my thighs and stomach I felt I needed to do better. Plus I had to squeeze into my clothes and others just would not fit, I went from a double zero in size to a size 1. When you are use to weighing a certain weight and your body looking a certain way it is hard to see it change. With exercise and eating healthier I know I can get my body back in shape and toned. Treatment Plan Goal: To improve my cardiovascular fitness by eating healthier and maintain an exercise regimen. Objective 1: Continue workout regimen of 3-4 days a week for 1-2 hours a day. Objective 2: To maintain a diet of increased fruits and vegetables and decrease consumption of unhealthy foods 5-10 Action Steps – Objective 1: 1. On off days continue going to the gym for 8 am group classes 2. Switch exercises to provide variety and continue motivation. Such as working...
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... HolidayIQ.com is funded by Tiger Global Management & Accel Partners.We have three revenue streams: click revenue with online travel agencies, lead generation with offline travel agencies and hotel advertising. Headquartered in Bangalore, HolidayIQ.com is a vibrant space brimming with enthusiastic holidaymakers. Yup, that’s what we call ourselves! A large bunch of travel junkies hailing from regions across India, who are extremely passionate about their work. We live and breathe to ensure that Indian travellers experience memorable holidays. Specialties Travel Media (Web & Mobile), India - Destinations, India - Hotels & Stays (Homestays, Tents, Camps, Farmhouse etc), Indian Traveller Community, India - 25,000 Things to Do & Sightseeing options across India Hari Nair, Founder & CEO, HolidayIQ.com Hari Nair, Founder & CEO, HolidayIQ.com, founded HolidayIQ.com & is currently the CEO of the company. Hari left his 15 year International Management Consulting career and started HolidayIQ.com. Hari brought his skills as a top-notch Management Professional to create HolidayIQ.com, India’s first...
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...How the Khilafah was Destroyed Abdul Qadeem Zallum How the Khilafah was destroyed Al - Khilafah Publications Suite 298, 56 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4UB email: info@khilafah.com website: http://www.khilafah.com 1421 AH / 2000 CE ISBN 1 899574 050 Translation of the Quran It should be perfectly clear that the Quran is only authentic in its original language, Arabic. Since perfect translation of the Quran is impossible, the term Translation of the Meaning of the Quran (TMQ) has been used, as the result is only a crude meaning of the Arabic text. Sayings of Prophet Muhammad (saw) appear in bold swt - subhanahu wa taala saw - sallallahu alaihi wa sallam ra - radhi allaho anha AH - After Hijrah CE - Common Era Printed and Bound by- De-Luxe Printers, London NW10 7NR. website: http://www.de-luxe.com email: de-luxe@talk21.com ii Contents The struggle between Islam and Kufr The conspiracies of the European countries against the Islamic State Arousing the nationalist chauvinism and the separatist tendencies The missionary and the cultural invasion The attempt at introducing the Western constitutional rules Adopting the Western laws The impact of the cultural and legislative invasion The Allies attempt at enticing Jamal Pasha Mustafa Kemal works towards the withdrawal of the State from the war and the signing of a peace treaty The capitulation of the Ottoman State The British attempt to destroy the Khilafah through political and legal actions The British alter...
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...Market Insight Seoul | February 2014 Hotels & Hospitality Group Spotlight on Seoul Spotlight on Seoul 3 Market Summary As South Korea's political, economic and financial hub, Seoul is a bustling metropolitan city in Asia. With its rich heritage and traditions, scenic landscapes and modern infrastructure, Seoul is a major corporate and leisure destination in Asia, offering tourists a diverse mix of cultural, entertainment, dining and shopping experiences. International visitor arrivals have been on the rise since 2003. The Korean wave and the government’s initiatives to boost tourism as well as the depreciation of the Won have encouraged visitation to Seoul. In 2012, international visitor arrivals to South Korea was recorded at 11.1 million, above the target of 10 million tourists. In 2013, visitor arrivals edged up to 12.2 million tourists, a 9.3% year-on-year increase, supported by the increasing number of tourists from Mainland China. Japanese visitors decreased dramatically by 21.9% compared to 2012 due to the weakening of the Yen and a strained political relationship. However, Japan and Mainland China still remained as the top two source markets to South Korea in 2013. There has been a significant increase in hotel development in the capital city of Seoul against a backdrop of demand growth and limited room supply in recent years. According to Korea Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (KMCST), approximately 50 new hotel projects have been submitted which could...
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...Beverly, Rose A. His 221 010 August 27, 2011 Morris, Erin The cultural patterns of the Native American groups prior to European colonization. Even though Christopher Columbus claimed to have discovered the Americas in 1492, it was already inhabited some fifteen to twenty thousand years prior. The glaciers were reduced because of global warming and this gave the nomadic hunters access to the core of the North American continent. Amazingly, this contributed to their food supply abundantly and this produced a swift population growth. More changes became evident in the environment which included a new food source such as fish, nuts and berries. These Native Americans, known as Paleo-Indians, adjusted and propelled forward. Because they were exposed to a new food source they discovered how to cultivate certain plants. At this stage, the Agriculture Revolution was born and this significantly altered the Native American culture. With a more stable food source these Indians became docile and established. This also helped in establishing stable villages and eventually led to some type of government which included elders and leaders. The Eastern Woodland Cultures did not practice agriculture first and foremost but supplemented their food chain with hunting and fishing. They had settled in the northern region along the Atlantic coast. The Algonquian-speaking Natives resided from North Carolina to Main and spoke many different...
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...Meaning of Service Marketing A Service is an economic activity that is intangible or not be touched, not be stored, and not be owned. Postal service delivering mail is a Service, and the use of expertise like person visiting a doctor is also a service. A service is consumed at the point of sale and does not result ownership. A product is material or tangible in nature, can be touched, can be stored, and a product can also be owned, but it is not so in case of a service. Defining Service Services include all economic activities whose output is not a physical product or construction, is generally consumed at the time it is produced, and added value in forms (such as convenience, amusement, timeless, comfort and health) that are essentially intangible. Defining Services Marketing:- Services marketing are a sub field of marketing, which can be split into the two main areas of goods marketing (which includes the marketing of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and durables) and services marketing. Services marketing typically refer to both business to consumer (B2C) and business to business (B2B) services, and include marketing of services like telecommunications services, financial services, all types of hospitality services, car rental services, air travel, health care services and professional services. The range of approaches and expressions of a marketing idea developed with the hope that it be effective in conveying the ideas to the diverse population of people who receive...
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...A CASE STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE FACTORS THAT PROMOTE AND FACILITATE MEDICAL TOURISM IN THAILAND WITH REGARD TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOSPITALS A CASE STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE FACTORS THAT PROMOTE AND FACILITATE MEDICAL TOURISM IN THAILAND WITH REGARD TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOSPITALS Tejasvi Vasudevan An Independent Study Presented to The Graduate School of Bangkok University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Business Administration 2014 2014 Tejasvi Vasudevan All Rights Reserved This Independent Study has been approved by The Graduate School Bangkok University Title: A case study to understand the factors that promote and facilitate medical tourism in Thailand with regards to services provided by hospitals Author: Ms. Tejasvi Vasudevan Independent Study Committees: Advisor Dr. Sriwan Thapanya ………………………………………………………………………… Field Specialist …………………………………………………………………………… (Asst. Prof. Dr. Sivaporn Wangpipatwong) Dean of the Graduate School Tejasvi Vasudevan. Master of Business Administration, May 2014, Graduates School, Bangkok University Title: A case study to understand the factors that promote and facilitate medical tourism in Thailand with regards to services provided by hospitals (72 pages) Advisor of Independent Study: Dr. Sriwan Thapanya ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to understand reasons behind the growing medical tourism industry in...
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...Dictionary of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality By the same author Britain – Workshop or Service Centre to the World? The British Hotel and Catering Industry The Business of Hotels (with H. Ingram) Europeans on Holiday Higher Education and Research in Tourism in Western Europe Historical Development of Tourism (with A.J. Burkart) Holiday Surveys Examined The Management of Tourism (with A.J. Burkart eds) Managing Tourism (ed.) A Manual of Hotel Reception (with J.R.S. Beavis) Paying Guests Profile of the Hotel and Catering Industry (with D.W. Airey) Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century (with A. Lockwood eds) Tourism and Productivity Tourism Council of the South Pacific Corporate Plan Tourism Employment in Wales Tourism: Past, Present and Future (with A.J. Burkart) Trends in Tourism: World Experience and England’s Prospects Trends in World Tourism Understanding Tourism Your Manpower (with J. Denton) Dictionary of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality S. Medlik Third edition OXFORD AMSTERDAM BOSTON LONDON NEW YORK PARIS SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO SINGAPORE SYDNEY TOKYO Butterworth-Heinemann An imprint of Elsevier Science Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP 200 Wheeler Road, Burlington MA 01803 First published 1993 Reprinted (with amendments) 1994 Second edition 1996 Third edition 2003 Copyright © 1993, 1996, 2003, S. Medlik. All rights reserved The right of S. Medlik to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted...
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