York TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THE GLOBAL IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM Background Paper #1 Prepared by the World Travel and Tourism Organization and International Hotel and Restaurant Association The Global Importance of Tourism prepared by the World Travel & Tourism Council and International Hotel & Restaurant Association A. Introduction Creating jobs and wealth 1. Travel & Tourism is the world’s largest industry and creator of jobs across national and regional economies. WTTC/WEFA
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Kostas E. Sillignakis – www.sillignakis.com SAMPLE OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL: “Rural Tourism Development for the Prefecture of Lassithi in Crete.” 1.0 INTRODUCTION TO PROBLEM STATEMENT AND PURPOSE OF STUDY Over the last two decades or so, the whole world has experienced rapid changes and socioeconomic transformations. The socioeconomic changes affected and caused severe stress mainly to isolated, peripheral and rural areas of the world. However, the changes in economic and social culture structure
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The Authority on World Travel & Tourism Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2015 Malaysia For more information, please contact: Rochelle Turner Head of Research rochelle.turner@wttc.org ©2015 World Travel & Tourism Council Foreword The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the global authority on the economic and social contribution of Travel & Tourism. WTTC promotes sustainable growth for the sector, working with governments and international institutions to create
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MEGATRENDS UNDERPINNING TOURISM TO 2020 Analysis of key drivers for change Larry Dwyer, Deborah Edwards, Nina Mistilis, Carolina Roman, Noel Scott and Chris Cooper Analysis of Key Drivers for Change Technical Reports The technical report series present data and its analysis, meta-studies and conceptual studies, and are considered to be of value to industry, government and researchers. Unlike the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre’s Monograph series, these reports have not
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The Economy of the Philippines and Its Neighbors: Indonesia and Malaysia By Larry Gulley In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements for MGMT 220: Individual Project 3 AIU June 30, 2012 Abstract The economy of the Philippines, as well as that of its neighbors, Indonesia and Malaysia, has weathered some rough patches. This area of the world has not lived up to its potential in spite of its naturally rich resources. But they are showing improvement, especially Malaysia. These countries compete
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While climate impacts will vary on a regional scale, it is the tourism business that needs to take a look at today and tomorrow’s economic factors. While some of the benefits from climate change may accrue to individual farms or businesses, the cost of dealing with adverse climate impacts are typically borne by society as a whole. These costs to society will not be uniformly distributed but felt most among small businesses and Grand Traverse Bay. Here they will most likely to be affected by climate
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Reduction of territorial intra regional asymmetries Expansion of infrastructures, human resources and I&D expenditures Unique Historical Importance Modernization of companies Expansion of tertiary activities Move up the value chain in some sectors like tourism Diversity of Experiences Objectives Upgrade the experience of visitors Increase quantity and value Increase the number of visitors (first-time and repeat visitors) from traditional and emerging markets, thereby maximising the value they create
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Purpose To study the credibility of the to build a luxury resort on the islands, taking into consideration the impacts on tourism as well as the trends, issues and challenges that the hospitality and tourism industry may face. We are also required to come up with a proposal ensuring that responsible tourism are being practiced so that the island can continue to attract tourists through the year. 1.1 Background Information Perhentian Island, known also as ‘Stopover Island’, is one of the two
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problems that they faced to. In this report, I will discover what kinds of impacts that affected the hotel and give some strategic advises to improve the hotel revenue. At the end, I would like to discuss about joining the brand in the positive and negative aspects. What is the impact? The influences come from different aspects. The external impacts can be the recession and the inflation. Moreover, the tourism market is changing everyday in different season; therefore, the price can be
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introduction The Tourism Industry has become one of the most lucrative industries in the country. In fact a record 982 million international tourists traveled the world in 2011, an increase of 4.69% compared to 2010 WTC. Tourism has also been a driving force of job creation across the world in the service industry such as transportation services, airlines, cruise ships and taxicabs; hospitality services, such as accommodations, including hotels and resorts; and entertainment venues, such as amusement
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