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Yosemite National Park, 1995.
This paper discusses the conflict between preservation of wilderness and public access in Yosemite National Park: Background, development, tourism, pollution, traffic, economics and the future.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, $ 79.95
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"The alpine Yosemite Valley is situated within California's Sierra Nevada mountain range. Carved by glacial ice, the valley's towering granite walls and cascading waterfalls provide for some spectacular scenery. Such natural beauty has long been recognized as worthy of preservation. The exact form that this protection should take, however, has also been a source of ongoing controversy. The National Park Service's mission is to conserve the parks' natural and historic resources. In addition though, the service must allow for public use. This bifold agenda has often been a source of conflict. Yosemite National Park, in particular, has begun to suffer from overuse. Environmental degradation caused by overcrowding and pollution inspired the 1980 Yosemite General Management Plan."
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Mark Twain's "The Innocents Abroad" and Paul Bowles' "The Sheltering Sky", 1995.
This paper describes Mark Twain's "The Innocents Abroad" and Paul Bowles' "The Sheltering Sky" each of which uses a travel motif: Journey's philosophical significance and character development.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, $ 71.95
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"Travel books have been a staple in Western literature for centuries, and as the area that a traveler can cover has increased, so has the tendency to write about all the sights, sounds, and peoples encountered. In the hands of a writer like Mark Twain or Paul Bowles, this genre can produce not only lively writing about foreign climes but also important philosophical observations on human life and the effect of travel on the individual. An examination of Mark Twain's The Innocents Abroad and Paul Bowles' The Sheltering Sky will demonstrate how each has presented their journey, why they undertook this journey, and how this journey was both physical and philosophical for each.
"The Innocents Aborad" is a book that started as a series of letters written by Mark Twain for a newspaper in San Francisco concerning his 1867 trip on the Quaker City. The travelers on ... "
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Hotel and Motel Industry in British Columbia, 1995.
This paper analyzes the hotel and motel industry in British Columbia: Industry conditions, concepts and practices, economics, competition, consumers, management strategy, retail mix and future.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 19 sources, $ 87.95
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"The accommodations industry in British Columbia as a whole is experiencing a problem with over capacity. The excess of rooms derived from a continuation of new construction in the provincial industry all through the period of the economic recession in the early-1990s. The problem of over capacity in the accommodations industry on a provincial-wide basis should end by late-1996.
Over capacity has not been a problem for the industry in Northern British Columbia. In fact, occupancy rates in excess of 90 percent have not been uncommon in the northeastern part of the province. Over capacity problems have been most serious in the Okanagon ... "
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Tourism and Crime in Florida, 1994.
This paper discusses tourism and related crime in Florida: Special socioeconomic conditions of the local tourism industry, climate, prison conditions, migrant workers and demographics.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 13 sources, $ 79.95
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"In April, 1993, Barbara Meller-Jensen, a tourist from Germany and the mother of two small children, was murdered in what has become known as a "bump-and-run" robbery only five miles from Miami International Airport.. Jensen was the seventh tourist killed in Florida in the previous seven months. By October of that year, there were nine such murders.. These murders have become a frightening South Florida trend: young criminals stalking tourists who drive clearly marked rental cars. Unfortunately, for years, Florida has suffered the highest overall crime rate of any state and the highest rate of violent crime.. Surprisingly, only one tenth of one percent of the 41 million tourists to the state in 1992 were crime victims. However, Florida's citizens are the ones who endure the worst. In 1992, more than eight out of every 100 residents were crime ... "
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"Diary of a Chinese Diplomat" by Zhang Deyi,, 1994.
This paper is a critical review of the "Diary of a Chinese Diplomat" by Zhang Deyi, 19th Century diplomat who discribes his travels in the U.S..
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"In the book "Diary of a Chinese Diplomat" by Zhang Deyi, the time is the latter portion of the nineteenth century, and the author provides much information about the life of a Chinese diplomat of the period, the attitudes of the Chinese as expressed to and through their diplomatic corps, and the reaction of the Chinese diplomats to the different cultures they encountered as they represented their country in far distant parts of the world. The Chinese diplomat in this case comes to the United States through San Francisco and travels to Washington to meet with Secretary of State Seward, among others, and in this and subsequent meetings with American officials, the diplomat tells of the different requirements placed on a diplomat for filling out papers, getting letters of accreditation, and other details of his work even as he reacts to the new world that has opened ... "
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Tourism in Taiwan, Japan and Korea, 1994.
This paper discusses tourism in Taiwan, Japan and Korea: Social, cultural and environmental factors, promotion, attractions, the role of goverment, economics and travel agencies.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 14 sources, $ 135.95
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"Tourism is an industry that many countries seek to encourage because of the large amount of foreign exchange it develops without requiring large amounts of natural resources or direct government expenditures. In developing countries, tourism can serve to introduce foreign visitors to the country and may result in increased business activity down the line. In addition to foreign tourism, various locations within countries seek to promote their own areas as sites for domestic travel, again to attract the traveler's money. Tourism encourages a wide variety of businesses, such as hotels, tour operators and restaurants, and helps supports ancillary businesses, such as retail sales and local industry. This research examines the various social, cultural and environmental factors that influence tourism in ... "
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Club Med, 1994.
An examination of the Cruise line's evolution from singles to family orientation. Includes economics, marketing, travel agents, Mini Clubs and Baby Clubs.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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"There was a time when the mention of Club Med conjured up visions of a tropical paradise where only singles vacationed. Not any more. Club Med is now the place to go for families with kids--whether for strolling the beaches or for frolicking in the surf (Birnbaum, 1989, p. 32). Indeed, Club Med is now the answer to parents who want a romantic vacation for themselves as well as fun activities to keep their children busy. For parents at the Club Med, there now is a great psychological freedom in knowing that one's children are taken care of by on-site child care (Culbreth, 1993, p. 26-29). What caused this drastic change in Club Med--from a singles orientation to a family orientation--will be explored in this research.
Club Med began over four decades ago, with just a few canvas tents scattered along a Majorcan beach--now there are more than..."
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Yield Management in the Hotel Industry, 1993.
Describes concept and procedure to increase revenues and profits and applies them to lodging and related industries.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, $ 63.95
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"THE USE OF YIELD MANAGEMENT IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY
Introduction
This research examines the use of the yield management concept and procedure in the hotel industry. Yield management is a practice that, in the early.1990s, is widely used in the transportation and lodging industries. The practice received its first widespread applications in the air transportation industry and then expanded into the lodging industry through computerized reservation systems that interconnect the two industries.
The Yield Management Concept and Procedure
Yield management is a tactic to increase revenues and profitability.1 Yield management is the process of establishing different prices for similar services and allocating those services ..."
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Marriott Hotels, 1993.
A 1993 look at Marriott Hotels and examines historical background, present structure, external environment, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and future strategy.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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"MARRIOTT HOTELS
Historical Background
The Marriott hotel empire started out in 1927 as a mere rootbeer stand in Washington, D.C. by John Marriott of Utah (Goldwasser, 1986, p. 55). It then expanded into a full restaurant and eventually developed into a chain of restaurants called Hot Shoppes. Hot Shoppes specialized in tamales and chili con carne. Its next step diversification was in the field of airline catering in 1937. Twenty years after that, however, came its major move into hotels. The first hotel was opened in Arlington, Virgina. In 1964, Marriott's son Bill became president of the company, heading a conglomerate of four hotels, forty-five ..."
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Club Med, 1992.
Discusses background, problems, innovations, family appeal, facilities and packages.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 47.95
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"Club Med, Inc., is the American part of Club M?diteran?e, a French resort company that began operations in 1950. When the first "village" (as Club Med resorts are called) opened in Majorca, visitors stayed in U.S. Army tents. The emphasis from 1950 through the mid-1970s was on low-budget vacation packages targeted to unmarried individuals. Villages had no door locks, no safes for valuables and often no in-room telephones. The seclusion which became a hallmark for the villages also provided built-in security, which was enhanced as necessary with fences and alarms.
In addition to seclusion, Club Med offered an all.in.one package that included all meals, activities and lodgings for the duration of the guest's stay. There was no tipping. Entertainment was provided by the village staff, and amateur night ..."
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Resorts, 1992.
Discusses history, types, features, occupancy, seasonality, chains, amenities, marketing, family appeal, travel packages and pricing.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 12 sources, $ 95.95
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"Resort hotels outperformed standard hotels during 1990 in terms of occupancy levels, room rates and operating profits. During that year, occupancy levels exceeded standard hotels by 11 percent in the United States and elsewhere, and the average room rate in a resort was 80 percent higher than at standard hotels. This translates to an average occupancy rate of 75 percent for resorts and 64 percent for standard hotels (Blum, 18). Recognizing that resorts compose a unique and lucrative component of the hotel market, this research seeks to understand the different types of resorts and the occupancy problems that are associated with each. In addition, methods of increasing the occupancy rate are examined. The scope of the research is limited to the United States.
Resorts are hotels that are destinations in and of ..."
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Walt Disney Company, 1992.
Examines a background of the firm's successes in theme parks and an analysis of Euro Disney, discussing funding, public relations, regulations, employees, planning, objectives and marketing.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 16 sources, $ 127.95
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"Executive Summary
The Walt Disney Company entered the amusement park market in July 1955 when it opened a new park 30 miles south of Los Angeles, California. Named for its owner, the park ushered in a new era of family entertainment and revitalized the amusement park industry. Disneyland spurred economic growth in Orange County and, specifically, in Anaheim (where the park is located). In 1972, the company opened a second theme park, Walt Disney World, in Orlando, Florida. This was followed in 1983 by a theme park in Tokyo. In April 1992, a new Disney park opened 20 miles outside Paris.
The marketing associated with the European park centers around a standardized product recognized throughout the world. Customers to any Disney theme park can expect the same high level ..."
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