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Charity for the Rich, 2002.
An analysis of the use of public subsidies to fund the construction of sports arenas.
5,085 words (approx. 20.3 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 127.95
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This paper explores how franchise owners and politicians justify building stadiums at the public's expense and analyzes the merits of these justifications. The focus then turns to the peculiar economic structure of sports, and how it relates to public stadium subsidies. Lastly, this paper examines other means, both public and private, by which stadium construction can be funded and discusses the relative merits of each of these methods. For the purpose of placing this discussing within a concrete framework, the first section comprises a case study of the Gateway Project in Cleveland, Ohio, which built new homes for Major League Baseball?s "Indians" and the National Basketball Association?s "Cavaliers".
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"Every major city in the United States is home to at least one, if not several, major sports franchises. These franchises are no doubt a great boon to their respective local economies in that they create jobs and increase tourism revenue. However, these benefits come at a cost, and the largest of these costs to cities is the construction of a new stadium. Some cities save on this cost by housing multiple teams (usually playing different sports) in the same facility, but in recent years team owners have become increasingly insistent on having an having a stadium exclusively for their team. Municipalities are then faced with the choice of shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars or having their local franchise move elsewhere."
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London, England, 2000.
An overview of city's history, geography, population, leadership including the Bank of England and Lloyd's of London's financial and political influence.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 63.95
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The City of London is only a very small part of Greater London, taking up little more than a square mile in area (approximately two square kilometers). Most of the best known parts of London, such as Parliament House, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, the West End, and so on, are quite separate from the City of London
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"The City of London
The City of London is only a very small part of Greater London, taking up little more than a square mile in area (approximately two square kilometers). Most of the best known parts of London, such as Parliament House, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, the West End, and so on, are quite separate from the City of London. The City of London is usually referred to as just The City, and today it is devoted primarily to business and finance. The City plays a major role in global investment and finance and leads the rest of the world in certain areas. Enormous amounts of money are handled each day in currency conversions, and about forty percent of this dealing is carried out within the City. Approximately a quarter of a million people work in the City, many directly involved in..."
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Disney, 2000.
An overview of firm's history, finances and international operations, focusing on the Paris theme park.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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When Walt Disney opened an amusement park in the middle of Southern California orange groves in 1955, he changed the way that Americans, and the world, viewed such entertainment. Once the domain of carnival hucksters, amusement parks underwent a significant makeover at the hands of the head of the Disney Studios.
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"Introduction
When Walt Disney opened an amusement park in the middle of Southern California orange groves in 1955, he changed the way that Americans, and the world, viewed such entertainment. Once the domain of carnival hucksters, amusement parks underwent a significant makeover at the hands of the head of the Disney Studios. Through shrewd marketing, including a tie-in to a national television program, Disney successfully marketed Disneyland as a unique entertainment experience and made his theme park world famous. In the mid-1960s, plans were made for a second park, this one located in Florida, which was significant larger than the Anaheim park and which opened in the early 1970s. A third theme park opened in the 1980s in Tokyo, and a fourth in Europe in the early 1990s. The company also operates resorts at each of the theme park site..."
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Chinatowns, 2000.
Examines the culture, environment, tourism and economy of American Chinatowns, focusing on L.A.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 39.95
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"There is a region called Chinatown in many major American cities, a region where Chinese immigrants have gathered together and opened businesses in such numbers that they have created a small version of their home in China. Such regions have a strong attraction for tourists because of the exotic nature of the food and goods sold. The best-known Chinatown may be that in Los Angeles because of its being featured in the movie Chinatown, which had little to do with Chinatown then or now.
The Chinatown best known as a tourist mecca is probably that in San Francisco, a Chinatown that has been closely identified with the city for decades. The reason for the concentration of Chinese in San Francisco in particular is historical, since many Chinese were brought to California in the nineteenth century to work on the railroads. Once the railroads were built, most..."
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Euro Disneyland, 1999.
A comparison to other Disney theme parks with discussion of its background, problems, management, marketing, strategy differences, economics and recommended changes.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 17 sources, $ 79.95
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"Comparison of Euro Disneyland and Other Disney Theme Parks
Introduction
This research compares Euro Disneyland with other Disney theme parks. The findings of this research are presented in the following discussions: [1] history and development of Disney theme parks; [2] background on Euro Disneyland; [3] factors underlying Euro Disneyland problems; [4] marketing-based comparison of Disney theme parks; [5] strategy differences between Euro Disneyland and other Disney theme parks; [6] recommendation for Euro Disneyland; and [7] new location for Disney theme park.
History and Development of Disney Theme Parks
The contemporary Walt Disney Company is the direct successor to the business founded by Walt Disney in Hollywood in the..."
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Florida Everglades National Park, 1999.
Discusses origins, flora and fauna, water system, pollution, restoration and legislation.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 19 sources, $ 79.95
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"The Florida Everglades National Park is the second largest national park in the lower 48 states, and the largest freshwater marshland in the world (10). It is home to more than 600 kinds of animals, and 900 plant species that dwell in a variety of habitats, including mangrove forests, a dry pineland ridge, shallow sloughs that carry fresh water through the park, and several types of tree islands (13:12).
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"The Florida Everglades National Park is the second largest national park in the lower 48 states, and the largest freshwater marshland in the world (10). It is home to more than 600 kinds of animals, and 900 plant species that dwell in a variety of habitats, including mangrove forests, a dry pineland ridge, shallow sloughs that carry fresh water through the park, and several types of tree islands (13:12). While hunting in the park has all but ceased because of the efforts of the park rangers, the park and its residents are now in danger from the effects of pollution from nearby vegetable farms, sugarcane plantations and real estate development. This paper will look at factors contributing to the pollution of the everglades and what is being done to combat the problem and restore the park to its original state."
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Club Med, 1999.
Examines strengths and weaknesses, leadership, appeal, competition and marketing recommendations.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 39.95
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"CLUB MED
What are Club Med?s most important strengths and weaknesses?
Strengths
According to the case study, ?Club Mediterranee was the ninth largest hotel company in 1986. It had been formed by a group of friends in 1950 as a non-profit sports foundation.? It?s strengths are summarized thus:
All expenses prepaid: air fares and ground transfers, all meals (including unlimited drinks), most sports equipment and lessons, entertainment and dancing.
Owners define a perfect vacation as one that is free of everyday cares and preoccupations.
Giraud invented the ..."
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Coral Divers Resort, 1999.
Strategic marketing analysis, recommendations for the owner, strengths and weaknesses, competition, alternatives and finances. Provides a balance sheet.
1,589 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 79.95
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Scuba diving is a rapidly growing sport, and one that is beginning to involve the entire family. Coral Divers Resort had a comfortable niche in that industry, one that had been enhanced by its owner, Jonathan Greywell's promotional strategy. According to the case study, "over the years, Greywell had established a solid reputation for the Coral Divers Resort as a safe and knowledgeable scuba diving resort. It offered not only diving, but a beachfront location.
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"CORAL DIVERS RESORT
Introduction
Scuba diving is a rapidly growing sport, and one that is beginning to involve the entire family. Coral Divers Resort had a comfortable niche in that industry, one that had been enhanced by its owner, Jonathan Greywell's promotional strategy. According to the case study, "over the years, Greywell had established a solid reputation for the Coral Divers Resort as a safe and knowledgeable scuba diving resort. It offered not only diving, but a beachfront location. As a small but well-regarded all-around dive resort in the Bahamas, many divers had come to prefer his resort to other, crowded tourists resorts in the Caribbean."
Greywell found this niche by creating short weekend and midweek diving ventures ..."
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Training In Hotel Industry, 1999.
Examines personnel training in operations and hospitality, management, immigrant and young workers, as well as recruitment.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 20 sources, $ 63.95
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The purpose of this research is to review training in the operations/hospitality area of the hotel industry. In addition to training, issues related to recruiting, advancement, and length of the work week are discussed.
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"TRAINING IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY: OPERATIONS/HOSPITALITY
Introduction
The purpose of this research is to review training in the operations/hospitality area of the hotel industry. In addition to training, issues related to recruiting, advancement, and length of the work week are discussed.
Issues Related to Personnel Training and Related Aspect of Operations/Hospitality in the Hotel Industry
The significance of the appropriate and high quality training in the hotel industry cannot be overstated. Personnel turnover is an exceptionally troublesome phenomenon confronting hospitality firms in the 1990s. Personnel turnover as opposed to being a basic issue, however, is a manifestation of underlying problems. The surface problem that is the leading cause ..."
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Hospitality Industry, 1999.
Discusses definition, preparing for a management career, products and services, hotels and motels.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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The hospitality industry is unique in that it combines service with a physical good (rooms in a lodging establishment). The term "hospitality industry" has come to include many different types of establishments, some of which are simply buildings with rooms to let while others are all-inclusive resort destinations which include shopping, eating and entertainment outlets in addition to the rooms
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"Introduction
The hospitality industry is unique in that it combines service with a physical good (rooms in a lodging establishment). The term "hospitality industry" has come to include many different types of establishments, some of which are simply buildings with rooms to let while others are all-inclusive resort destinations which include shopping, eating and entertainment outlets in addition to the rooms. This research considers recent changes which have affected employment in the hospitality industry and how an individual can prepare for a career in this exciting sector.
The Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry is a highly competitive industry which provides a unique combination of personal service and product to guests. Once ..."
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Winnebago Industries, 1999.
Examines the history of this industry, focusing on marketing, products, costs, consumer traits, management, finances and the future.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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"Introduction
Winnebago Industries manufactures recreational vehicles (RVs) and is among the largest manufacturers of RVs in the United States. The company's products are associated with family vacations, the open road, and with a type of leisure activity that has largely fallen from popularity within the United States in recent years. Winnebago's founder, John Hanson, passed away in 1996 and his passing served as a symbol that the recreational vehicle industry as a whole is in a new stage and operating in a very different environment than the one which witnessed Winnebago's early success. This research examines the company and its prospects, including its market environment, management, product lines and financial position.
Background
Winnebago Industries.."
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Tourism: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow, 1998.
Examines the history & changing nature of tourism, from a luxury of the super rich in Medieval times, through mass marketed vacation of today. Assesses the possibility of "object-specific" travel in the near future.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 39.95
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"Tourism: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Yesterday's Grand Visions
Tourism, the act of paying money to go from one place to another to see different and unique sights, has been a fact of civilized life since approximately the 12th century. Of course, back in those days it was basically the upper, upper classes that had the time, the money, and the interest in travelling from one spot to another. The word "travel" by the way comes from the medieval English word "travail" which means suffering great hardship, and that is a very good description of travel in its earliest days. Much has been written about the journeys of Marco Polo, who until recently was considered the world's first tourist.
Celebrated in books, movies, musicals and television.."
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