and seaside resorts. Stagecoaches and coaching inns developed. o 19th century. Key event: Steam transport (boats and trains). First organized tours and excursions by Thomas Cook. Growth of hotels and resorts in Europe. Introduction to traveller’s cheques and hotel vouchers. Birth of mass tourism. o Post-World War II . Key event: Paid holidays. More disposable income. Rowth of holidy camps ( accomodation and entertainment). Package holidays. The invention of jet engine. B. FOUNDATION
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ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM ON HOTEL DEVELOPMENT (A STUDY OF SHERATON HOTEL, IKEJA, LAGOS) A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED BY ODEODE FAITH EBANEHITA (Matric. No: RUN06-07/925) IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B. SC) DEGREE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND TOURISM STUDIES, COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, REDEEMER’S UNIVERSITY, OGUN STATE.
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instance, some Ford dealers in Chicago might complain that other dealers in the city steal sales from them by pricing too low or advertising outside their assigned territories. Or Holiday Inn franchisees might complain about other Holiday Inn operators overcharging guests or giving poor service, hurting the overall Holiday Inn image. Vertical conflict, conflicts between different levels of the same channel, is even more common. In recent years, for example, Burger King has had a steady stream of conflicts
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International Hospitality Management The importance of training and development in hospitality industry: Maldives Resorts BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management Contents 1.0 Introduction …………………………………………………………….. 3 – 4 2.0 Literature Review 2.1 Aims & objectives of training and development ……………………. 2.2 Reasons for employee training and development …………………… 2.3 The importance of training and development ……………………….. 2.4 General benefits from training and development
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financial strategy are to manage rather than own hotel assets, to invest in projects that increase shareholder value, to optimize the use of debt in the capital structure, and to repurchase undervalued shares when necessary. Marriott’s growth objective is to become the preferred employer and provider in lodging, contract services (such as catering), and restaurants, and to be the most profitable company in their industry. By choosing to manage hotel properties instead of owning them Marriott lowers
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THE TOURISM LIFE CYCLE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE CRETAN CASE Dr Konstantinos Andriotis 1 Hellenic Open University, Greece. Abstract: The increasing demand of international tourists for holidays has resulted in a rapidly increase of the number of tourist destinations. To explain destinations development the life cycle approach has been widely adopted. According to Butler (1980) destinations pass through a predictable sequence of six stages. These stages are: exploration, involvement, development, consolidation
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Objectives of the assignment Students should intend to think about the marketing theory they have been learning and to start using that marketing perspective to better understand specific industries/organizations that are operating in a particular marketplace. Students should acquire understanding of the role of marketing and also see that there is a wide range of information available from a variety of sources that can be used by organizations and practitioners for analysis. Components of
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Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. An American hotel and leisure company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut It owns, operates, franchises and manages hotels, resorts, spas, residences, and vacation ownership properties under its nine owned brands. * Westin * Sharton * Four Points by Sharoton * The Luxury Collection * W Hotel * St. Regis * Le Meridian * Aloaf, a vision by W Hotel * Elements by Westin Started out as starwoods lodging, formed
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Hotels and Motels Industry 2012 Table of Contents SAIA Analysis Summary.................................................................................................................. PART 1: STEP Analysis.......................................................................................... Social and Demographic Analysis...................................................................... Traditional Definition.............................................................
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Need Assistance? Click "Chat Now" to chat with a Live Operator. Chat Now No Thanks! The Ragamuffin Mystery CHAPTER ONE Off in the Caravan “This is going to be just about the most exciting holiday we’ve ever had!” said Roger, carrying a suitcase and bag down to the front door. “Diana, bring that pile of books, will you, before we forget them?” Diana picked them up and ran down the stairs after Roger. At the front door stood a caravan. Diana stood and
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