...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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...38: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Get assignment help for this unit at assignmenthelpuk@yahoo.com LO1 Understand the rationale for planning in the travel and tourism industry Rationale: to achieve the determined objectives eg improved employment opportunities, protection and conservation of wildlife, landscape, co-ordination between public/private partners, to maximise benefits, provide infrastructure, co-ordinate development, consumer protection; involvement of stakeholders eg developers, tourism industry, tourists and host community; public/private partnerships and advantages/disadvantages of; effective use of resources eg infrastructure; natural, cultural, heritage, human resources https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5649485182751853952#editor/target=post;postID=3748877749371906313 LO2 Understand different approaches to tourism planning and development Planning: environmental; economic; social; international; national; regional; local; strategic; short term; qualitative; quantitative; methods of measuring tourism impact eg Cambridge Economic Impact Model (STEAM), Environmental Impact Studies, Pro Poor Tourism; Responsible Tourism, interactive planning systems and processes Development: preservation, conservation, new build LO3 Understand the need for planning for sustainable tourism Sustainable tourism: definitions eg Brundtland Report (1987), Triple Bottom Line, World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Principles for Sustainable Development (1995) Principles:...
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...Sustainable tourism is when tourists leave no lasting impact on the local environment, economy and society. This includes responsible tourism, which can involve respecting local culture and religion – for example dressing appropriately near and in places of worship. Sustainable tourism should also make positive contributions to the economy and sustain conservation. Sustainable tourism has been achieved in a number of places. Santa Lucía is a community owned cloud forest reserve, located on the edge of the Andean Mountains about 80 km Norh West of Quito. The reserve protects 730 hectares of predominantly virgin cloud forest at an elevation of 1900m. The Santa Lucía ecotourism project was the community's first of many sustainable development projects established with the help of Rainforest Concern. The natural beauty and diversity of Santa Lucía's cloud forest makes ecotourism a logical choice to provide a sustainable source of income for the community. This income enables the community to continue to conserve the cloud forest under their care, while at the same time sharing its diverse treasures with others. It is clear from these examples that sustainable tourism can exist and have a positive impact on the local area. Furthermore, there are additional benefits in that it can help make people more aware of their carbon footprint and inspire them to replicate projects back in their home country. However there are several criticisms of this type of tourism; firstly that...
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...De La Salle University-Dasmariñas COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTANCY Dasmariñas DBB-B, Dasmariñas City, Cavite ________________________________________________________________ Math Anxiety among College of Tourism and Hospitality Management Students of De La Salle University: An Illness or a Psychological Mentality? In partial fulfillment of the requirements in English 102: Information Literacy (A Research Paper) By: Bongcac, Francis Dianne De Jesus, Alyssa Marie Pialago, Mary Anne Solayao, Elizabeth Viesca, Jr., Rolando NON07 September 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page................................................................................................................. i Table of Contents..................................................................................................... ii INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1 Nature and Importance of the Study............................................................. 1 Statement of the Problem............................................................................. 4 Respondents of the Study………………………………………………………. 4 METHODOLOGY………………………………………………………………………… RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS.............................................................................. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS...................................... Summary.....................................................
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...The Relationship between Australia & Indonesia Previous to this research assignment, I was uninformed of Australia’s complex relationship with Indonesia. However, after extensively analysing media articles from a range of different sources, I have concluded that the relationship is balanced in a sense that it displays both positive and negative aspects. When discussing military relations, overall, negative impacts from the East Timor war have left the Indonesian- Australian relationship with tension and uncertainties that remain until this day. In relation to political connections, most aspects of the government relationships are positive, despite a few minor cases that dislodge the strong bond. On the other hand, the booming tourism industry reflects positive aspects of the Indonesian- Australian relationship. After the Japanese Attacks on Australia in World War II, Australia recognised its vulnerable geographical position and sought a relationship with the islands to the immediate north (Indonesia) to form a strong defence strategy. However, this military alliance has had a negative impact on Indonesia’s and Australia’s relationship. Specifically referring to the East- Timor war, a series of negative events strained the relationship between the two nations. The first of these events, being the killings of 5 Australian journalists when they had been reporting on the East Timor war in Balibo. Recent evidence has proved that these killings were a deliberate act of execution...
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...Impact of Tourism On Indian Economy Submitted to: Prof. Sharif Menon Submitted by: Dhwani Parekh | NR 13089 | Dhara Shah | NR 13132 | Sailesh Bhavnani | NR | Introduction Globalization of development programmes has raised the foreign exchange requirements of developed as well as the developing countries. A number of manufacturing and non-manufacturing, traditional and non-traditional industries, no doubt, have helped them in their stupendous task of industrial transformation but at the same time, the harmful side effects have resulted in atmospheric pollution. In addition, the inadequacy of financial resources has also been an important barrier in speeding up the process of economic transformation. The magnitude of competition is found at peak, which necessitates world-Class excellence for excelling competition. Amidst all these constraints, the development of tourism industry appears to be an important solution. Tourism, both international and domestic, brings about an intermingling of people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, and also a considerable spatial redistribution of spending power, which has significant impact on the economy of the destination area. We do not find any exaggeration in the opinion that tourism or travelling business has been declared an industry since with the least possible investment this industry bears the efficacy of earning more. The developing countries have points in favour of tourism industry which shows multiplier effects and...
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...DEVELOPMENT AND IMPACT OF TOURISM INDUSTRY IN INDIA H.Lalnunmawia INTRODUCTION There are various definitions of tourism. Theobald (1994) suggested that etymologically, the word "tour" is derived from the Latin 'tornare' and the Greek 'tornos,' meaning 'a lathe or circle; the movement around a central point or axis.' This meaning changed in modern English to represent 'one's turn.' The suffix -ism is defined as 'an action or process; typical behavior or quality' whereas the suffix -ist denotes one that performs a given action. When the word tour and the suffixes -ism and -ist are combined, they suggest the action of movement around a circle. One can argue that a circle represents a starting point, which ultimately returns back to its beginning. Therefore, like a circle, a tour represents a journey that is a round trip, i.e., the act of leaving and then returning to the original starting point, and therefore, one who takes such a journey can be called a tourist. [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism] The Macmillan Dictionary defines tourism as the business of providing services for people who are travelling for their holiday. Wikipedia defines it as travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The OECD glossary of statistical terms defined tourism as the activities of persons travelling 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...
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...NATIONAL ITEGRATION National integration is the awareness of a common identity amongst the citizens of a country. It means that though we belong to different castes, religions and regions and speak different languages we recognize the fact that we are all one. This kind of integration is very important in the building of a strong and prosperous nation. India is a country with innumerable diversities, an entity composed of many communities, races classes, languages and subcultures. In any such nation, there are many obstacles to the achievement of national integration. In India the following hindrances are obstructing the growth of national feeling, casteism, communalism, linguistic fanaticism, social disparity, economic inequalities and immorality, regionalism etc. 1. Casteism: Caste is an imported part of our social fabric. This was developed in the past on the basis of division of labour in the society. But now casteism has segregated the society. Unity and integrity has become a dream in a caste ridden society. The feeling of socially neglected scheduled castes under the suppression of upper caste ruined the sense of we feeling and unity. It becomes a problem for national integration. 2. Communalism: Religions antagonism has posed a i serious challenge to national integration in India. India is a multi- religious land. Political manipulation has projected one religion against the other which resulted in communal riot, bloodbath, mutual, distrust and...
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...HISTORY OF TOURISM IN THE BAHAMAS BEFORE 1945 In 1740, Peter Henry Bruce, a military engineer from England was sent to The Bahamas to make some repairs to forts in Nassau. He was so impressed by the Islands Of The Bahamas and the climate that he recommended that they would aid in the speedy recovery of persons suffering from illnesses. Mr. Samuel Cunard, a Canadian businessman, who owned a transatlantic fleet of ships, was contacted to provide a monthly service between New York and Nassau. Therefore, in 1859 the “Karnak”, a paddle wheel steamer, made the first trip between New York and Nassau. During the Civil War in The United States between the North and the South, Nassau experienced a boost to the tourism industry due to the blockage runners and affluent southerners who wished to exchange goods. This boost to Tourism caused a need for hotel accommodation. Hence, in 1861, The Royal Victoria Hotel was opened. With the increase in hotel inventory, there was now a great need to attract a tourists to fill the rooms. British Army Surgeon, Major Bacot, writing in 1869 pointed out that the climate and the healthiness of the Islands made them ideal for tourists. The greatest problem was getting or encouraging tourists to the islands. Acts passed in 1851, 1859, and 1879 to encourage the travel of tourists to The Bahamas by ships never really proved successful, as many sea disasters occurred. Encouraged by the arrival of 500 tourists to Nassau in 1875,...
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...Event Management Trends in Asia Chapter 1 © 2010 by McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) Chinese calligrapher at work What arts and crafts at your destination will appeal to international visitors within an event setting? Why have you chosen these? © 2010 by McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) Chapter objectives Explain what events and event management means Categorise the difference types of events in Asia Understand events as an integral part of Asia’s tourism industry Appreciate the problems and challenges facing Asian countries becoming event destinations Understand trends and concepts such as Integrated Resort developments, electronic connectivity and the importance of going green in event management © 2010 by McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) Event typology Recreational MICE Arts Event Type Special Private Sports Political © 2010 by McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) Cultural Sports Events Popular in Asia such as Beijing Olympics and FIFA World Cup in Japan and Korea Competition between teams – on land, water or air Amateur or professional participation High involvement of ‘event stakeholders’ such as participants, audience, media, government and sponsors © 2010 by McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) Cultural Events Based mainly on religion, culture and local traditions Can be held at various venues such as local temples and churches, town squares, grasslands or heritage sites Those attending...
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...Impacts Tourism can have many socio-cultural impacts which can have both negative and positive contribution to the Victorian state community (Hall, 2004). Based on the 10 year plan strategy policy, those impacts will be analyzed below along with some recommendations for their future implementation. The history of Victoria is very important to the locals and this is why the government is preserving it by having numerous museums and heritage site buildings. It is one of the places where Aborigines live and a lot of tourists visit Victoria to find out how these people live (Melbourne Australia, 2013). As noted in the 10 year policy document, in the year 2005 in November, the Government of Victoria released its local financial strategy called: “Moving forward: Making Provincial Victoria the Best Place to Live, Work and Invest”, which consisted of $502 million of innovative development enterprises for the following four years (2006-2010). The strategy included numerous tourism-specific commitments and initiatives which are going to have a direct influence on the industry of tourism and events of Victoria state including $9.6 million for the following three years from the Aboriginal Land and Economic Development Program to develop the use of by the Aboriginal communities. The impacts to the region that will be implemented of the strategy will be evaluated and monitored over the time of the strategy in order to ensure the maximization of the benefits due to tourism to the region...
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...other to outdo each other, politicians continue a tradition of government using tax-payers money to subsidise Muslim pilgrimage or attempt to send some members of the clergy to Jerusalem as happened earlier this year. Party politics may have built bridges between ordinary adherents of the various religions but may also have open up new frontlines of polarization in the society. If religious leaders will sincerely and honestly under this secular dispensation stay off politic, respect and accept secularism as a policy of state and work assiduously to entrench the true tenets of pluralism, politicians will have option but be compelled and even be afraid to do anything that will taint religion, and in that matter religious tourism. Political tainting of religious tourism constitutes political interference in religion;...
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...breath-taking beauty and is home to some of the highest mountains in the world. It has been a closed region for a number of centuries. Nearly 446 million which is half the world’s 969 million poor call South Asia their home and all of them live on less than US$ 1 per day. This is almost two times than the quantity of poor that live in Sub-Saharan Africa (298 million poor living under US$ 1 each day. (Ahmed et al. 2007). A complete appreciation of the poverty condition and the way that tourism can address this conditioninvolves an acceptance of the wider social forces that play a part in the socio-economic system of the mountains. It has not gone undetected that the area is going through anage of unbelievable environmental and politicalalteration, which is giving rise to socio-economic consequences. It has been claimed that tourism is the most likely approach to these changes and can generate much desirable means for the reworking practice building upon the assets of the area. Although tourism may be the answer to these changes but the real test is to ensure that it is managed well and that its profits are shared by all. The remarkable mountainous regions of Central Asia, the Hindu Kush and the Himalayas now captivate ever-increasing amounts of international travellers enticed by the distinctive natural beauty and culture of these previously un-charted regions. The inter-disciplinary project kindly backed by the Norwegian Government and UNESCO regular programme funds aim’s to...
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...University of the East, Manila College of arts and sciences A Study on the Factors Affecting the Failing Grades of 2nd year and 3rd year Tourism Students in the University of the East-Manila For S.Y 2011-2012 In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Tourism Research Method Tour 112 By: Honey Grace R. Gatasi July 2012 Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Being in school is one of the best opportunity that everyone could ever have, Studying in school serve as our training ground that develop and would mold students to become the person that students need to be but, the question is, How does the students today differs from the students of prior generations? Through the evolution of the technologies today, the students also evolve. And students are very lucky to have the technologies, at the age of information today there’s a lot of sources to use when there is homework and projects. And the technologies before is not yet empowered the students are really focus on the study. The students always spent time in studying. But today, because everything is in the power of students finger tips, The students can do everything in just one click, students can search everything in just one click and of course students can share everything in just one click. That’s why the students are very lucky because everything is just there, The students don’t need to go through in some difficulties to do school works, but the problem in...
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...Introduction: The World Tourism Organization defines tourism as “the activities of persons travelling 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”. This year, 1 035 billion people will go to discover another country. Europe remains the preferred destination for those tourists who need to be patient to be able to visit the Acropolis or climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower. This practice has become almost commonplace today for a privileged part of the Western world. “The past 20 years have witnessed enormous changes in the world, and tourism principles and practice have also changed in that time, reflecting the dynamics of the world in which we now live”. (Fletcher, Fyall, Gilbert and Wanhill 2013: preface). In fifty years, the number of tourists has increased from 25 million in 1950 to 702 million in 2000. Today, the tourism industry represents more than a third of the whole world trade of services. Indeed, tourism accounted for 9 % of GDP and 1 in 11 global jobs. Over the past decade, the rate of international tourism increased by 4% on average, per year. By 2019, the World Tourism Organization expects that the sector will account for 10% of GDP, 1 in 10 global jobs and will supply 296 million jobs at the world level. These figures make it clear that the tourism industry has now become a major economic...
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