ABTRACT Tourism is all about travel; and the role of transportation in its operation is vital. Travel can be discussed without taking tourism into consideration, but tourism cannot thrive without travel. Transportation is an integral part of the tourism industry. It is largely due to the improvement of transportation that tourism has expanded, though this expansion is good due to increase revenue that would be captures as a result of passenger traffic will have an impact negative side. In some area
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groupthink, leadership, and decision-making. The Costa Concordia Disaster On January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia crashed off of Isola del Giglio, an island off the Tuscan coast. The Costa Concordia was a cruise ship part of Costa Crociere S.p.A, a subsidiary of Carnival Corp (Carnival Corp). The crash was a result of the deviation off the preplanned route (Del Valle, S. 2012). Captain Francesco Schettino is said to have traveled too close to the island hitting a granite reef that tore a hole
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Introduction For every disaster that can occur, it is very important to follow an appropriate change management process to reduce potential risks. Disaster are inevitable so as change. Disaster management is used to manage risks and consequences that a disaster could bring. It includes different aspects of planning and responses in all stages of a disaster (Othman and Beydoun 2013, 218). A thorough preparation for possible disaster is a requirement (Rolland and Patterson et al. 2010, 69). The
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BEST CRUISE SHIPS Allure of the seas The biggest cruise ship ever constructed can carry 6,360 passengers and beats Oasis of the Seas by a mere 5 centimeters in length! Oasis of the seas Another water-wonder from Royal Caribbean, Oasis of the seas is the sister ship of Allure of the seas and debuted in December 2009. Norwegian Epic Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Epic debuted in June 2010 and has been a favorite with passengers ever since. Innovation has been a catalyst in making Epic’s journey
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cada línea de crucero. Carnival Corporation ha aplicado con éxito su mezcla de mercadeo, para ayudarle a convertirse y posicionarse en la más grande línea de crucero del mundo, en el mercado de operadores de cruceros. Sus marcas incluyen Carnaval Cruises (principalmente vacaciones de la familia en el Caribe), Costa Cruises (Ofertas de destinos europeos), Cunard Line (servicio linear en el océano), Holland America Line (cruceros de lujo), Seabourn Cruise Line y Windstar Cruises (máximo lujo), y en total
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America Line (HAL) was founded on April 18, 1873 as Nederlandsch-Amerikaansche Stoomvaart Maatschappij (Netherlands-American Steamship Company, NASC), the result of the corporate reorganization of Plate, Reuchlin & Co.. NASC was dedicated to the shipment of cargo and the transportation of passengers, utilizing Plate's first ship, the SS Rotterdam. In 1895 the corporation began offering luxury voyages, and on June 15, 1896 NASM changed its name to Holland Amerika Lijn or the Holland America Line. HAL
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BUSINESS LAW PROF. PAUL YOUNG CHOI Attorney at Law Law Office of Paul Young Choi 5900 Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 303 Sherman Oaks, California 91411 (818) 714-2226 (818) 714-2216 Fax paulchoi@mail.npu.edu Introduction Syllabus Book Attendance Integrity Policy What to expect from the class Functions of Law 1. Keeping the peace (Including making certain activities crimes) 2. Shaping moral standards (e.g., enacting laws that discourage drug and alcohol abuse)
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ship introducing the cruise line's new neighborhood concept, which will provide vacationers with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences in seven themed areas based on their personal styles, preferences or moods. Boardwalk will be a breathtaking space for families. Inspired by the nostalgic seaside piers of yesteryear, Boardwalk will dynamically engage the entire family in classic fun - whether young or just young at heart - with eateries, retail outlets, and carnival games. * Central
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` Soaring Above Classics’ Issues Meredith Simmons MKT/571 September 24, 2012 Heidi Kelley Soaring Above Classics’ Issues Classic Airlines (CA) has historically held an impressive market share, as it has experienced tremendous growth coupled with over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. However, like many of its competitors, CA has recently been plagued with internal and
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price. The prospect of a lucrative sale induces entrepreneurs to form new firms. Many mergers pose few risks to competition (Ginsburg, 1989). Norwegian Cruise Line, a leading global cruise operator, is acquiring Prestige Cruises as of September 2, 2014 (Merced, 2014). Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings agreed to buy the privately held Prestige Cruises International for $3 billion in cash and stock, including the assumption
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