...around 300,000 students from over 100 countries across the world are found heading to Australia for their studies. Australia is also home to five out of the 25 most livable cities across the world. Insofar as Nepalis students are concerned, the country had stood third after the United Kingdom and the United States in the list of most sought-after academic destinations just a few years ago. Now, however, it has climbed to the top spot. The fact that Australia boasts world-class academic institutions, part-time and post-study work facilities and a relatively safe environment insofar as the students’ investment is concerned are what have made it the most preferred place for higher study at present. Records from Nepal’s Department of Scholarship at the Ministry of Education show that of the around 15,000 No Objection Certification Letters have been issued for 64 countries in the last eight months of the current fiscal year, 8,959 have been for Australia alone. The number of Nepali students opting for an Australia n education had soared in the year 2007-2009, but dropped significantly thereafter when the Australia n government issued stricter visa regulations for students. The adoption of the streamlined visa policy (SVP) two years ago, however, has raised figures once more. It was in order to ensure that only genuine students are given opportunities to pursue higher education that the Australia n government had introduced the new visa policy for international students on March...
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...Market Research Hotel and Leisure Hotel room inventories in metro manila continue to increase annually with last year posting over 800 new units delivered. These hotels include acacia grove hotel (262 rooms) in alabang, f1 city center (240) in bonifacio global city and the recently completed remington hotel (300 units) in new port city. As of 2h 2011, overall hotel occupancy was at 65% while room rates for both five-star and four-star remain generally stable at us$255 to us$260 per night. Expectation on occupancy is to exceed 65% at the end of this year considering the increase in visitor arrivals particularly towards the holiday season Supply Investors are kept positive in their outlook on the hotel and leisure industry as key market scenarios had a favourable impact on the tourism sector last year. This includes the rise in business and leisure travel which was driven by competitive travel packages, discounted rates of different airlines and agencies, and heightened local tourism campaigns, over a backdrop of a generally stable economy. The latest government data shows that in the first eleven months of 2011, international arrivals reached 3,522,887 or a 12.6% increase over the same period a year ago, even topping the total arrivals of 3,520,471 recorded in the full year of 2010. Similarly, air passengers continued to increase by 14.1% to 14.03 million from January to September...
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...holiday destination. The country’s main economic drivers are tourism, offshore banking and financial services sector that explain visitors’ profile. In 2010 Barbados received 532,180 tourists among those UK, USA and Canada were the main one 181,054, 134,969 and 72,345 respectively. (Appendix 1) Since Barbados in the past was a British colony, UK tourists provide about one-third of all overnight visitors to the island. In addition, interest in cricket is one of the historical echoes of Barbados. There are two major factors that affect demand in the hotel industry. First factor is economic. Smooth running of any business depends not only on the economic stability of the country but on worldwide economic health in a whole, in particular those countries, like Barbados, where hospitality is one of the major industries. Hospitality industry is highly sensitive to economic market conditions. When economy is down, it impedes instantly business activity that as a result diminish business travels and tourism activity. During economic instability people tend to spare more and avoid unnecessary expenses like for instance leisure or holiday trips. As Barbados is a reputable vacation destination and the business-oriented country because of its offshore regime, economic cycle is one of the major factors for the Accra Beach Hotel those revenues rely on business and tourist customers. Second factor is seasonality. High and low seasons are important elements for holiday destination hotels...
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...From a marketing standpoint, the purchase of the mentioned hotel chain in Italy would do nothing but expand our hotel brand. Italy would be where we break into the European market, hopefully to continue to expand globally in the future. Thousands of U.S. tourists visit Italy every year. Seeing our hotel name as a local hotel option would give U.S. tourists a sense of familiarity in a foreign location. They know what to expect from our brand and that’s what they should receive in every one of our hotel locations. We have built the reputation we have because of the quality of our hotels and the service our guests receive. They’ve come to expect this! European customers may not be familiar with our hotel brand. We need to work to build the same reputation in Europe that they have built within the U.S. Because we are a U.S. based hotel brand looking to break into the European market, we should work with local PR and Marketing professionals since they know the area and people better than we do. These individuals can help spread the word of our hotel brand coming to Italy and raise interest in the brand. We should work on building good relationships with local journalists, and newspaper/magazine editors; this could benefit us in getting our hotel featured in their publications, which would be seen by thousands of potential customers all over Europe. When opening the new Italy hotels, we could host grand opening events to attract the local community to view our hotels. This could...
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...the tourism industry, its component parts and especially where you fit in is an important starting point to a successful career in tourism. What Is Tourism? Tourism may be described as the activities of tourists and those who cater for them. It is a highly diversified business with many component parts ranging from airlines to hotels. Tourism is concerned with providing: Travel and transport facilities Accommodation Food and drink Entertainment/recreation Information and assistance Souvenirs Above all, tourism is a hospitality industry providing a service to visitors in a warm and welcoming way. ICHM Page 1 Introduction to Hospitality Industry Who Are Tourists? Tourists are people who for a variety of reasons travel to destinations, where they stay at least one night. Excursionists are also visitors that do not make an over-night stop, such as daytrippers or people on cruises. There are several basic types of tourists: People who travel to another country simply for pleasure/leisure. People who travel to pursue specialist activities, e.g. cultural tourism, visit to People who travel for business purposes. People who attend international conferences and meetings. People who travel to another country to pursue specific courses of study. People who visit their friends and relatives in another...
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...My Dream Travel Destination We not only broaden our horizons but also open our eyes to the world by traveling. And we also can experience different culture through the trip. We will be sure to experience many new things when traveling. My dream travel destination is Australia. It is the largest country in Oceania, and most of its people live in the east of the country by the sea. Because the climate there is warm and comfortable, many people spend vocations there. And there are many tourist attractions. The environment there is very suitable for many kinds of animals and plants. There are many various loveable animals like koalas, kangaroos and a variety of birds in Australia. We can see many animals we have never seen in Taiwan. Kangaroos are very lovely and representative animals of Australia. We could not only see kangaroos but also touch the kangaroo. That would be a memorable experience! “Sydney Opera House” is one of the most famous buildings in the world. The appearance of the building is like a seashell. As the most significant landmark of Sydney even Australia, it is the most photographed place. Many world-class plays are shown in it. Another famous tourist attraction I want to visit in Australia is “Ayers Rock (Uluru)”. It is a magnificent landscape and be listed in world heritage. The characteristic of the rock is the color changing at different time in a day. The color of the rock becomes scarlet during sunset and daybreak. It is fascinating...
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...Introduction Imagine trying to escape your war torn country, on a boat that's nearly falling apart, crowded, low resources and rough seas. Only to find that the safe destination you were willing to sacrifice your life for is a country that is willing to turn you back to the war torn country that you have just fled. This is the harsh reality of many refugees trying to seek asylum. Today I will be explaining why refugees that are in danger in their countries should be allowed access to Australia, and why they shouldn't be placed into detention centres once in Australia. Body Refugees that are trying to seek asylum in Australia need tremendous help as the Government policies that are in our country today are not working to help these helpless people but more to lock them up. The result has been a policy that is inhumane and ineffective and in many cases a violation of the international human rights law. These people do not see this country as an easy life but a country that will provide them with freedom. This is a story from one of the detention centres about a young girl....
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...students are moving to Australia in order to receive better education. Overseas students can be described as non-Australian students willing ton study further education in Australia, who usually speak English as a second language. There are three main reasons result in these students coming to Australia including reputation for excellence and high standard for education, fascinating environment. To begin with, it is no doubt that developed countries has high-quality education which attracts those students from the other developing countries. The universities in Australia have always been well-known for high standard of education and made important breakthrough in modern technology and science. According to research, over ten years, seven Australian universities entered into the top two hundred universities in the world. A large number of students prefer to gain better education, which is helpful to their future. Moreover, having international education background will improve the career opportunity as not only is the Australian degree higher acknowledge by international companies and organizations but also with the tendency of globalization, English language is the most widely used all over the world. Now English is always the basic requirement for applying a job. And amount of multinational companies need lots of talents who have top-university diploma, contributed to developing international affair. Furthermore, comparing to the entry requirement, Australia universities have lower...
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...Persuasive Speech How should Australia be seen through the eyes of tourists? These two contemporary texts portray a captivating example of what Australia has to offer – breathtaking attractions and the pride and unity in its people. Through the use of metaphors, repetition, and iconic imagery, I vigorously believe that these texts will draw many adventurous people to this beloved country of ours. “I Am Australian” is an amazing text that exhibits the unity and pride in one’s national identity to this great country. Its clever use of metaphors such as ‘We are one, but we are many’ symbolises the multiculturalism that holds our country together. However, more meanings can be inferred from this phrase, such as the unity and mateship in which...
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...Analysis of the Economy Export, Import and Production In recent years, Australia has been a net exporter of goods and net importers of services (See appendix 1). The country, rich in natural resources, is a major exporter of commodities. Iron-ore and gold account for 28% of total commodities exports (81 Billion US$ in 2013). Coal represent 18% or 38 Billion US$ and oil and gas for 9 percent. Manufactured goods constitute 33 percent of the total exports with food and metal products and machinery and equipment accounting. Agricultural products, particularly wheat and wool make up 5 percent of trade outflows Australia is a major importer of machinery and transport equipment, computers and office machines and telecommunication. Main import partners are China (15 percent of total imports), United States (13 percent of total imports), Japan (8 percent of total imports) and Singapore (7 percent of total imports). Trading Partners Trade with the Asia-Pacific region has become increasingly important for Australia. Of Australia's top sixteen major trading partners (representing around 80 per cent of merchandise exports); countries from the Asia-Pacific region are the destination for around 89 per cent of this trade. China is the most important trade partner of Australia, the country export Iron ore and gold as well as oil and many raw materials. China is also Australia’s largest source of imports. Major imports from China are mostly finished goods that include clothing, communications...
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...Australia should accept asylum seekers. Discuss. Introduction: In recent years, the asylum seeker issue has been an increasing interest in Australia with many opposed opinions that led a much debated question is whether Australia should accept the asylum seekers or not. In this essay, I attempt to defend the view that the asylum seekers should be accepted into Australia because of the following reasons. Body: Firstly, Australia is one of the many countries that signed the 1951 Refugee Convention. It states that if people are found to be escaping persecution, they are to be allowed into the country. In order to comply with its responsibilities, Australia must increase its intake / start accepting refugees. A second incentive is Australia has the means to accommodate large numbers of people. As sung in the Australian National Anthem, Australia has “boundless plains to share” with “those who’ve come across the seas”. By accepting and welcoming people from around the world, all walks of life Australia will become a stronger and richer nation. By not allowing asylum seekers to integrate in Australian society, we are missing out on the opportunities to build our country. Finally, the financial. While some would argue that Australia should not accept asylum seekers because it is a huge financial burden. Australia current method of dealing with asylum seekers in offshore detention centres is far more expensive that the costs of educating and integrating these people. Although there...
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...reside in “the land down under” known as Australia. People travel to see a variety of attractions that destinations offer like beaches and architecture. However, the country of Australia offers a plethora of sites, culture, history, diverse environments, and wildlife. Some of Australia’s wildlife include reptiles, marsupials, mammals, and marine life. Additionally, some of that wildlife is endemic to Australia, which adds to the exhilaration and beauty of the country. The country of Australia consists of six states and two territories (Kalman 2008). Many of the wildlife species live in their respective habitats specific to each territory just as any other animals or creatures. The reptiles of Australia include snakes. Many snakes exist in this country, and some of the world’s deadliest snakes live here. According to Rolf Smith, “thirteen of the most poisonous snakes and spiders in the world live in Australia.” (Smith 2010). Watching where one steps would prove to be most important while trekking throughout. Australia’s terrain makes it home to many snakes, which makes awareness so critical when visiting. However, the fact that so many reptiles and snakes live there certainly adds to the excitement of visiting. Marsupials are yet another species of wildlife that live in Australia. Some of the marsupials abundant in Australia include kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. Kangaroos make up a large population in Australia where today a kangaroo industry exists and...
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...March 2013 HIGHLIGHTS There were 6.2 million visitor arrivals for year ending March 2013, an increase of 4.9 per cent relative to the previous year. There were 1.7 million visitor arrivals to Australia during the three months to March 2013, an increase of 5.4 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year. There were 588,500 visitor arrivals during March 2013, an increase of 8.1 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year. Key trends by market are outlined below Download the visitors by market chart[->0]. New Zealand · There were 99,100 visitors from New Zealand during March 2013, bringing the total for the three months to March to 255,000 an increase of 2.9 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year. Europe · There were 71,300 visitors from the United Kingdom during March 2013, bringing the total for the three months to March to 193,300, a decrease of 0.6 per cent relative to the same period previous year. · There were 16,000 visitors from Germany during March 2013, bringing the total for the three months to March to 47,300, an increase of 4.2 per cent relative to the same period previous year. · There were 8,300 visitors from France during March 2013, bringing the total for the three months to March to 27,200 an increase of 5.8 per cent relative to the same period previous year. The Americas · There were 50,000 visitors from the United States of America during March 2013, bringing the total for the three months to...
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...pricing for the next 10 years instead. You don't want these to become known as the rip-off Olympics," advises Klassen. By hosting a successful major event, a city is able to demonstrate technical and organizational abilities, and even winning the opportunity to act as the host city signals success. However, by taking on that responsibility, in an event such as the Olympics, you run into the possibility that the event may not go the way you planned it. Either way, hosting the Olympics is an opportunity that many tourist destinations will not let pass them by. The Australian Tourist Commission received US $6.7 million from the Australian Government over four years, to maximize the tourism opportunities presented by the Sydney Olympic Games. It assisted official ticket agents, appointed by each National Olympic Committee, to develop travel packages that featured tours to various parts of Australia. Many of the agents had little prior knowledge of Australian destinations and were working with the Australian Tourist Commission for the first time. This, new relationships were formed and...
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