...45th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting 1.0 Introduction Good Evening Asti, Ladies and Gentlemen. I’m Alvin and this is Michael and tonight we will be presenting an information session in preparation for APEC’s 45th Meeting of the Tourism Working Group on the 10th to the 11th of September. At this meeting it is recommended to focus on enhancing the current bilateral tourism trade relationship between Australia and Thailand. In preparation for the meeting we will brief you on what will occur at the meeting, the benefits of tourism and Australia and Thailand’s current tourism trade relationship. Recommendations will also be made on how Australia and Thailand should approach furthering the current relationship. 2.0 Overview of APEC 45th Meeting of Tourism Working Group APEC’s aim is to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region through promoting regional trade and investment, strengthening economic and technical cooperation among its members, enhancing human security and facilitating a favourable and sustainable business environment (APEC - Mission Statement, 2014). In the upcoming 45th Meeting of the Tourism Working Group in Macao, the focus will be on preparing for the 8th Tourism Ministerial Meeting. This will mean discussing working towards some of the key aspects of the Ministerial Meeting like promoting tourism market integration, boosting the transformation and growth of the tourism industry and strengthening APEC tourism cooperation...
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...To what extent has Indigenous tourism either empowered or exploited Indigenous communities in Australia or internationally. In your discussion refer to at least two case studies of Indigenous tourism. Both past and present, Indigenous culture is becoming increasingly recognised as a significant aspect of the Australian tourism product and experience (Johnston 2006). Therefore, in order to manage the long-term sustainability of Indigenous tourism and involvement of host communities in the tourism industry, the socio-cultural impacts of tourism on Indigenous communities need to be addressed and monitored (Hodgson, Firth & Presbury 2005). Research conducted by various authors have identified positive impacts commonly associated with Indigenous tourism on host communities including conservation of traditional customs and cultural heritage (Tomaselli 2012), sense of community pride, cross-cultural understanding, maintaining community stability and the broadening of horizons (Hodgson, Firth & Presbury 2005). As a result, host communities may recognise the significance and economic value of their cultural heritage. Thus, tourism may come to play a vital role in promoting cross-cultural exchange, education and preservation of Indigenous communities. Conversely, much of the literature regarding this topic suggests that the negative sociocultural impacts outweigh the benefits seen as a result of Indigenous tourism which include disruption to daily life and traditional lifestyles...
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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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...Alex McCann Sarah Hardy Peng Xu Kai Zhou _____________________________________________________________________ MONDAY: 4:30-5:30pm ALYSSA CROUCHER MARK 343: Wedding Industry International Marketing Report * Executive Summary: * * This report provides an analysis and evaluation of the prospective advantages and opportunities presented to Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort (PSBR) by targeting the wedding market in Australia. Through the collection of data from secondary sources, it has been established that there exists a potential market and profit opportunity for PSBR located in the Australian wedding industry. * * The overall objective of this marketing plan is to establish a sustainable and profitable presence in the Australian wedding market within the 2012/2013 fiscal year. This will be achieved by increasing the awareness of this service offered by PSBR through a targeted promotion plan to ultimately result in a higher annual profit margin for PSBR by entering this market. * * The report findings indicate that there is a current trend towards Australian weddings no longer having a religious aspect or simply not incorporating it into their wedding ceremony. This information, combined with an increase in the number of Australians traveling to Thailand per year indicates the potential attraction that the Pavilion Boutique Resort wedding packages could hold for Australians. * * The targets of this report are attainable...
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...Summary. The failure of Australia and Queensland Government has put the Great Barrier Reef into risk. It is observed to have reached the point where the possibility of it being listed in World Heritage in Danger list is greater. Words are delivered effectively by the government in working on protecting the reef however actions are of another way around. Thus, in June final decision on classifying the reef under the “Danger” list will be done by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee meeting up in Doha, Qatar. Significant improvement is anticipated otherwise the reef will be officially known for the damaged condition. Such situation shaped due to the failure in fulfilling seven recommendations upon the Committee’s request. Apart from the embarrassment the nation and the people need to bear, Australia tourism industry will be at stake as the reef is one of the best attraction in Australia. Review and Discussion. UNESCO, the United Nations (UN) agency that inculcates education, communication, and arts serves its purpose to conserve and preserve the world heritage. In 1981, the Great Barrier Reef was selected as World Heritage (Australian Government- Department of the Environment: Great Barrier Reef Has Lost Half Its Corals Since 1985, New Study Says, n.d). For years being one of the sources for the region economic growth, generation of over $3 billion yearly (Australian Government- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Measuring the Economic...
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...Exam: Service Product and Economic Tourism (All sources are a part of Bibliography) "The media is going to be in town and they're going to stick microphones in front of a whole bunch of visitors to get their opinions on their experience in London. Their answers are going to be critical in supporting the reputation of London and the UK in the future," said Greg Klassen, Senior-Vice President of the Canadian Tourism Commission. This statement came just before the 2012 Olympics. In a nutshell, his comment hits the nail on the head in terms of the impact hosting the Olympics can have on future tourism after hosting the Olympics. It goes without saying, then, that hotels and restaurants should price cautiously. "Resist the urge to price for the Olympics and con-sider 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...
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...Trade relation between Australia and Indonesia International trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries. The countries that are in the scope now are Australia and Indonesia. There are many advantages to international trade but countries must choose which goods or services to produce for export and which goods should it import. To be able to answer the question which good should country produce or import the concept of comparative advantage comes in hand. A country is said to have a comparative advantage in production of a good if it can produce better at a lower opportunity cost than another country. In the article above Australia are willing to form relationships and trade with Indonesia, due to the advantage of their economy. There are an estimated 15,000 Indonesian studying in Australia where they provide 500 million to the Australian economy. Furthermore Indonesia is a country with beautiful beaches and favourable climate has a comparative advantage output of tourist service. Indonesia receives about 1million tourist just from Australians. The international economics part of the course was used to analyze this course. The Australians gain low price vacation at a low price than the domestic one “It’s a cheap and easy option. A lot of people my age have gone [to Bali], or talk about going,” he said while the Australian issue 400 full scholarships to the Indonesian postgraduate to complete their masters. The two country benefits from each other. The...
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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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...DESTINATION REPORT AUSTRALIA DEBBIE HOOK WORLD GEOGRAPHY AUSTRALIA “There is nothing like Australia” G’ Day mates, and welcome to Australia. As the tourist board of Australia would say, “There is nothing like Australia” (Australia) but The Australian bush poet, Dorothea Mackellar , said it best in her poem "My Country" with an affirmation that speaks for all Australians. "I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains. I love her far horizons, I love her jewel-sea, Her beauty and her terror - The wide brown land for me!" Dorothea Mackellar [ (Baskerville, 2009) ] You could easily spend three to four weeks discovering all of Australia. However if time were limited, then a short weeklong “walkabout” to the area of your choice would do. Australia is divided into six states each with a different landscape and cultural difference: New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. AUSTRALIA Prepare for your Australian trip, by learning about the currency; how to place a phone call; and what to do if a medical or safety emergency happens. Approximately, 85 percent of the people of Australia live in the southeastern quarter of the country, especially in large cities along the coast. The vast interior of Australia is too dry to support a large population, and few people live there. The eastern Highlands, sometimes called...
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...Topics for Individual essay Choose any One of the topics from the following list: • Micro economics – study of individual behaviour – individual industry like education, meat industry, tourism and agriculture. Choose any ONE industry in Australia from this list and discuss the reforms been done in that industry. • Cost of production- in any industry in Australia where costs of production are an important issue and analyse what is being done in the industry. May be the industry is switching to technology or/and some substitutes have been used to overcome this problem ! • Demand and supply of certain resources in Australia and factors other than price which affect demand and supply • Market structures like Monopoly, Duopoly, Oligopoly and Monopolistic competition in any industry in Australia. Structure of the Essay • Introduction – which topic 200 words • Body- Discuss the topic in the article and with some theory -700 words • Conclusion 100 words • Reference (Harvard Reference Style) Note= - More marks for research – choosing a good article on something specific topic from the above list - There is no need to explain the theory/concepts in the essay on its own - More marks for application and your comments on the topic - You need to attach the copy of the articles with your essay. Also attach the safe assignment report with your essay. ...
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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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...The History, Impact and Implications of Handback: Returning Uluru Central Australia is known for its iconic natural wonder Uluru, which has also become a symbol of the outback and Australia. Uluru is a large sandstone monolith located in the Red Centre and a scared Indigenous site to the local Anangu people. It is the main feature of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park which receives over half a million tourists from all around the world each year. [HISTORY] Uluru has been the subject of many Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories and a prominent feature in Indigenous history. [IMPACT]. [IMPLICATIONS]. [HISTORY] Also known as Ayers Rock, Uluru was first sighted and named by European explorer William Gosse in 1873. Naming Uluru after Sir Henry Ayers the...
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...John Foster GEO-234 February 2, 2013 Professor Ehland Geography of the Austral Realm Australia and New Zealand distinct geological differences, Australia has a basically flat topography with no real substantial mountains areas and is geologically stable, New Zealand’s two main islands are mountainous and have a rugged terrain, they are also susceptible to earthquakes and volcanic activity. The cultural differences between these two countries are tied to the geography but also to the first European settlers. Australia was founded to be a penal colony by the British and New Zealand was founded to be a religious colony thus giving the early settlers a mindset that each has carried through the generations (convictcreations.com). Australia’s cultural attributes are those of rugged self-sufficient independent people this is due in large part to the geography and climate of the country. With most of the country being semi-arid and prone to drought the farmers and ranchers developed a tough not to be defeated attitude that is carried on in the present day Australians. The geography and climate is also why the majority of the population lives on the coastal regions. The environment of New Zealand by comparison is heavenly creating a more laid back and easy going culture. It receives high rainfall and has huge rivers fed by the melting of glaciers and has very rich soil that is highly conducive to agriculture. Because of this environment the New Zealanders due not have the...
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...self-sustaining industry and Aboriginal people were and would continue to be the marginal minority living on government stipends. Later, as the state policies regarding Aboriginal issues changed from “assimilation” to “self-determination” and social activists like Geoffrey Bardon and Peter Fannin started to promote Aboriginal arts and crafts, the sign meaning of Aboriginal arts gradually transformed. Aboriginal collectives such as Papunya Tula also spread arts and crafts to the mainstream (white) society. Artworks produced in one place were sold in another region and various exhibitions were held in white-dominated places like Melbourne and even outside Australia, in Europe or United States. The aesthetic dimension was increasingly valued. And later, as the associations such as the Aboriginal Arts Board and the Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Pty.ltd became the main buyers of the Aboriginal arts and crafts, the Aboriginal arts and crafts market gradually matured. Aboriginal arts and crafts transformed into high-art commodities that gained popularity among Western art collectors (Myers, 2002). This indexicality, however, was largely constructed by outsiders. The original religious implications of Aboriginal arts and crafts were largely overlooked as Aboriginal arts and crafts were subsumed into the international high art market. Thus the “Aboriginality” sign transformed into a sign of “art” in the eye of...
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...HI5003 BM Economics for Business Sydney Tri 1 2016 (JPC) Topics for Individual essay DUE Week 4 Choose any One of the topics from the following list: • Micro economics – study of individual behaviour – individual industry like education, meat industry, tourism and agriculture. Choose any ONE industry in Australia from this list and discuss the reforms been done in that industry. • Cost of production- in any industry in Australia where costs of production are an important issue and analyse what is being done in the industry. May be the industry is switching to technology or/and some substitutes have been used to overcome this problem ! • Demand and supply of certain resources in Australia and factors other than price which affect demand and supply • Market structures like Monopoly, Duopoly, Oligopoly and Monopolistic competition in any industry in Australia. Structure of the Essay • Introduction – which topic 200 words • Body- Discuss the topic in the article and with some theory -700 words • Conclusion 100 words • Reference (Harvard Reference Style) Note= - More marks for research – choosing a good article on something specific topic from the above list - There is no need to explain the theory/concepts in the essay on its own - More marks for application and your comments on the topic - You need to attach the copy of the articles...
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