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It is worth noting that when visiting North Carolina and Asheville in particular, one should choose Biltmore as their final destination. Biltmore is a luxurious house built in 1895 and stylized as a 16th-century castle (Sully, 2019). It consists of 250 rooms, and it is the most grandiose, privately owned...
History of the Battle The Battle of Gettysburg occurred on July 1-3 of 1863, as one of the Civil War battles around a Gettysburg town, Pennsylvania, between Union and Confederate forces. The Battle holds a large significance to American history and is believed to involve the largest number of casualties,...
Technology usage for various purposes is becoming increasingly prominent among various hospitality providers. According to Ivanov and Webster (2019), hotels are now implementing automation in various areas, such as check-ins and cleaning, and some companies are experimenting with hotels staffed fully by robots. By doing so, they can save the...
Introduction This paper is intended to explain the different websites that promote rental properties. Also, this paper focuses on how to join the group or create a user account in these sites. Finally, the paper put in plain words the methods to list rental properties in Google for marketing and...
The case study under consideration is entitled “Supporting the Organization’s Mission (The Georges Hotel)”. It was created by Myrna Gusdorf in 2013. The author describes the current issues connected with the staff’s behavior. The peculiar feature of the hotel is that it is run by the Mitchel Family. The case...
Are you based in Ireland, used to live there, or have a connection to Ireland and seek to find the right dining option? Ireland offers a wide range of options when it comes to private or group dining. The sheer number of restaurants and their quality allows people to live...
Nowadays, tourism offerings have become highly varied and capable of satisfying even the most demanding customers. Nevertheless, the competition in this sphere is on the increase as well, meaning that organizations willing to attract more guests must demonstrate a range of competitive advantages. Culinary and beverage tourism is a particular...
The Panama Canal is an artificial watercourse that forms the link between the North and South America via the Central American isthmus. The estimated length of the canal is 80.45km (Du Temple, 2003, p.4).The presence of the watercourse allows the ocean waters to pass through from either sides of Pacific...
Eco-tourism is a rising form of tourism that is aimed at preserving the environment from the harmful impact of regular tourists. Eco-tourism involves the promotion of wildlife conservation and encourages visiting naturally untouched places. However, many scientists consider eco-tourism as the one causing a detrimental impact on wildlife. Firstly, as...
Financial environment of an organization refers to the factors (both internal and external) that affect its financial position as well as financial decisions made. These include: taxes, profits of competitors, government financial policies. For-profit Evendale Medical Center Triumph Hospital Lima Affinity Medical Center (Ohio Hospital Association, n.d) Not-for-profit Alberta Healthcare...
Introduction Cruise ships are often associated with wealth and vacations, taking their passengers to ports all over the world for land excursions and providing luxurious amenities onboard. However, this lucrative industry has always been subjected to criticism related to a variety of problems that are often the result of the...
Cruise ships operate in the tourism and travel sector, improving the recreational experience of passengers. The vessels allow professionals from different disciplines to work for diverse clients across the globe. There are several employment opportunities which professionals in the hospitality sector could consider. For instance, there are security jobs with...
The image and discernment of a hotel are essential as they help attract potential visitors. Clients’ perceptions are often based on the appearance provided by a particular organization (van den Hemel & Rademakers, 2016). Some of the items and products used to shape the image and customers’ observation of the...
Mintzberg’s contribution to managerial theory and planning cannot be overestimated. The five components that the scholar described allow an enterprise to operate more effectively (Kumar, 2015). The components are widely known under the name of Ps (plan, ploy, pattern, position, and perspective). Understanding each P in Mintzber’s theory is needed...
Regardless of current travel restrictions imposed by the outbreak of COVID-2019, tourism remains an engaging cultural practice, economic activity, and educational possibility. It is a powerful tool for recreation and social integration. However, tourism inevitably puts pressure on natural resources: it largely depends on air transport and thus contributes to...
Introduction Learning about ancestors and their history is definitely one of the captivating activities for students. Historical knowledge might sometimes help to understand the contemporary world better, and it is also highly educative. Homalco Wildlife & Cultural tours offer an exclusive opportunity to feel like a part of the indigenous...
Honduras is the second-largest country in Central America. It attracts tourists with its natural beauty and diversity of wildlife. There are many places to see and activities to do, but it would be better to distinguish a few. An exciting place for tourists to visit is the city – Copan,...
I can call myself happy, as my greatest dream come true. When I was 10, I first saw the movie “Amelie” and in a blink of an eye fell in love with this city. This golden dream had been chasing me since then, and finally, at the age of 17,...
Executive Summary Resort World Sentosa is one of the two recently introduced integrated resorts in Singapore, by which the country tries to gain competitive advantages in the tourism and gaming industries. Currently, Singapore stays behind Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia in the tourism industry, and to catch up with the major...
Introduction Web Evaluation The widespread of internet technologies led that the web becoming virtually accessible to everyone. The statistics show that as of March 2011 there are approximately 298,002,705 sites responding online. All of those websites vary in their orientation, directivity, and the sphere in which they operate, but most...
Introduction Society has in the recent past viewed environmental sustainability with increased concern. Many leaders in the tourism industry are gradually shifting policies towards this direction. Despite the efforts to put in place environment-friendly practices in the tourism industry, concerns have been raised as to the level of adoption of...
By assessing the current progress of employees’ performance in the entire organization, the management has decided to come up with a restructured compensating program as a way of trying to improve the performance for the better. It is in this line that the management has assigned the human resource director...
Eco-certification for the Hotel Industry within the United States is a vital venture for the future of eco-tourism business. Certification is a voluntary process of assessing certain standards of facilities and services, Honey & Rome (2001). As a result, many hotels have not taken the initiative to get certified. Bien...
Introduction The health and spa tourism focuses on addressing the issue of body fitness and the means of keeping oneself health. This tourism industry is growing at an alarming rate in the world today. This is to keep the pace with the growing new age and revamp the traditional health...
Introduction The resort center that Royal Brewing Company chose was Atlantis Paradise Island. It is a water park and a resort that is located in the Bahamas, United States. It was launched in 1998 by the South African hotel. Its conducive serene is characterized by impeccable features like Trump Plaza—comprising...
Introduction Castroville is located twenty miles from the town of San Antonio. It is more of a village than a city which was established in 1844 by Henri Castro and other immigrants from the Alsace region in France. Since its foundation, Castroville still maintains features that were established by the...
The European tourism industry has grown amazingly in the first few years and it continues to do well even today. One of the tourism companies which has stood the test of time and has continued to improve on its operations day in day out is the TUI. A brief overview...
The hospitality industry is very volatile. The market competition is very stiff. To succeed, a company must develop guiding objectives in order to capture and retain customers. Aqua by Grandstand was conceived and developed with specific objectives by its owners. They wanted to transform it into a modern club-lounge by...
Introduction Let’s go on vacation! Do you like beach vacations? My grandparents and parents were vacationed in Cape May as children and adults. My mother’s parents traveled from Philadelphia every summer and my father’s parents traveled from Washington DC every summer for vacations. They stayed in my great-grandparent’s summer homes....
Introduction Tourist attraction plays a major role in the Gross Domestic Product of any country and is majorly taken into consideration by the policy makers of the country. A lot of investment is put into this and part of the investment involves setting aside areas that will specifically be used...
Introduction The Hospitality Industry is a widely exploited industry and is made up of a large number of players. All these players are in competition for the same customers meaning that to succeed; players in this industry have to come up with marketing strategies that will ensure they have a...
Introduction Edinburgh Olympic stadium can be a very suitable place for hosting Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and prove to be very valuable on the national level. Edinburgh Olympic Stadium will host a range of events including Football, Baseball, Swimming, Atheletics etc. It will encompass space capacity of one hundred...
Introduction The current trend in the global marketplace has led to the increase in capital mobility, people as well as an exchange of managerial information and ideas among the hospitality industry. In return, it has resulted to change in the employment trend in the United States. With improvements in technological...
Introduction Dubai is one of the seven countries that form the famous united Arabs emirates. Located along the southern coast of the great Persians gulf, Dubai is one of the most popular cities of the United Arabs emirates; its uniqueness and distinction are embedded right from the name with the...
Many things are consideration when making certain decisions, but the most important is in relation with improving the hotels revenue and maximization of profits. However, it is achievable if the organization carefully plans certain things. One of the ways to do this is by use of budgets and performance reports....
Introduction For one to succeed in running the hospitality industry there is a need for him or her to come up with good management of the hospitality buildings and other properties that comprise the hospitality sector. For people to decide whether to visit a hospitality premise, they first consider the...
Executive Summary Consumer behaviour clearly defines the position of the customers in the market and gives the idea that is needed in order to comprehend with the preferences of a consumer towards a specific product. Market values are important for understanding the expectations of the customers for a specific industry...
The Indian culture represents a challenge for many international companies. For this reason, Hyatt Hotel develops unique strategies to manage a culturally diverse workforce. The purpose of diversity management is to level cultural, religious, age, and social differences and create effective communication and a positive climate. Equality of treatment and...
Introduction Certain global issues always have direct and indirect impact on peoples and individuals even if the idea may seem remote and hardly connected. I will try to consider through my own perspective based on data gathered how the current global recession affects the tourism industry of Dubai. Prior to...
Introduction Background to the study The hospitality industry plays a significant role in the economic growth of Norwich UK. The guesthouse sector is one of the sectors which have greatly contributed to the country’s economic growth. This is due to the fact that the sector forms a significant proportion of...
Introduction and methodology Tourism mostly involves traveling to an environment that is outside and distinct from one’s common habitation and for various reasons and aims. These range between leisure, recreation and to engage in commercial activities. From the humble beginnings of the early 1800s where only the wealth could afford...
Introduction To begin with, there is a strong necessity to mention that tourism in New Zealand is one of the largest income sources. Originally, it is often regarded as the Green Adventure Playground, as the tourism industry of this country offers numerous opportunities for leisure, recreation, and various activities. The...
Introduction Japanese tourists make up a distinguishing part of the Australian tourism market, usually taking short package tours which greatly concentrate on the iconic places of interest usually Sydney, Uluru, Gold Coast and Cairns, and viewing Australian native animals predominantly the koala (Hamilton & Clive 2005, p.3). There are various...
Introduction Hotel is an essential part of people’s lives in the time of traveling and business trips, where people need some rest and relax after the hard and depressive working days. London is one of the world’s business and tourism centers and people all over the world come there with...
The ISO 14000 Concept The worldwide rush of opinion leaders, captains of industry, and thoughtful hotel patrons themselves to be seen to mitigate local pollution, address the continued buildup of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, and in general, reduce “carbon footprint” has forced a hard look at the...
Introduction The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum of business leaders covering the field of travel and tourism which has undertaken to work with various governments. The objective of the organization is to raise awareness of the importance of travel and tourism which generates a significantly large...
Outline Balancing the need for revenue in Lhasa by increasing attractions sites for visitors may not only lead to potential damage to the sites but is likely to conflict with the social norms and traditions. Lhasa, the regional capital of Tibet is located on the north Shore of Lhasa River...
President Barack Obama’s administration is pushing for policy change regarding the travel ban to Cuba. There is a long history of animosity between these two countries. But at the same time, the proximity of Cuba to the U.S. mainland encouraged many to flee the oppressive government of Fidel Castro and...
Introduction Travel is not just an activity. It is a comprehensive experience. When the dimensions of leisure and recreation connect with the concept of travel it assumes the form of tourism. Humankind’s desire to break away from monotony, explore the unexplored, discover the undiscovered with elements of curiosity, relaxation and...
The focal point of this paper is to present a critical analysis of the relation between films and tourism. For this purpose, the aspect of the enhanced tourism industry in China would be taken into account in the parameters of two successful movies in the US based on China. Georgette...
Diamond Catering, 3185 S. Highland Drive, received 17 demerits Sept. 4. Violations included cleaner stored next to rice maker. El Pollo Loco, 440 E. Silverado Ranch Parkway, received 18 demerits Sept. 4. Violations included dirty soda nozzles. Half Shell Seafood & Gaming, 10430 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received 16 demerits...
InterContinental Grand Stanford, Hong Kong is the leading hotel in the city of Hong Kong having the association with the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG). Located in the downtown along Tsim Sha Tsui East waterfront and easily connected by all modes of transport from all the leading cities in the world....
Introduction Presently a destination provides greatest untapped branding opportunities (Morgan, Pritchard, & Pride, 2004). The World trade organization has endorsed this view and has suggested that the 21st century will view the emergence of tourism destinations as fashion accessories. The main potent of destination branding is to tap the “emotional...
Background The hospitality industry, in general, is one of the most competitive ones. Globalization and liberalization of the economy have further brought this industry into a sharp focus. With more low-cost airlines coming into the field, benchmarking has become an integral part of the corporate strategy. Airlines companies are now...
Tourism can become a lever that pulls the growth of country’s economy-stimulating revenues by foreign exchange, and forming new positions for employment. Tourism sector makes up around five percent of the global GDP, being a very lucrative area (Aynalem, Birhanu & Tesefay 2016). This paper is dedicated to research on...
Introduction The hospitality industry is important, especially in a modern world where every individual has an expectation of having his or her needs satisfied as soon as possible at a reasonable price. To date, I have had personal experience with several different service providers. In this paper, I provide an...
Cultural tourism has been a part of people’s lives for centuries as many individuals have traveled thousands of miles to visit different places. One of the major reasons for such travels used to be religious beliefs. At present, this field of tourism has become a global trend as transportation systems...
In the first part, this chapter undertakes a literature review on the Heritage Visitor Attractions (HVAs) in Malta. In this part, a review is done on the attractiveness of Malta as far as tourism and heritage are concerned. The second part of the chapter deals with the question of online...
A quality service can be defined as one which leaves its users with a smile on the face due to attained satisfaction. In this case, the traveler is dissatisfied with the services offered by that shuttle company because he quietly swears never to use the company again. Several ways clearly...
Introduction My perception of Miami is not unique. Perhaps it can even be considered reductive in comparison to how vibrant are the parts of the city that I do not describe. However, I would like to say that despite its lack of originality, I hold strong feelings about the scene...
Subject: Apology Thank you for contacting us about the problem which has been caused because of our carelessness at once. We are sorry about the situation which has appeared with your dress. It must have been depressing to find a spoiled dress right before the Gala. We understand that you...
Introduction Introduction to hospitality management entailed exciting theories and ideas. The course considered essential concepts in tourism and hospitality management. The system developed my understanding of the organization and structure of the tourism industry. Moreover, the course explored environmental and technological trends that influence hospitality. Also, the study examined social...
The Parus Hotel is a mid-tier hotel located within the tourist town of Popovka, Ukraine. It is located near the Black sea with easy access to beaches and various water sports-based activities. It is also situated 15 minutes away from the location of the Kazantip music festival which draws in...
Introduction Hospitality businesses implement strategies that promote continuous sustainability across seasons for competitive advantage and growth. Sustainable business practices involve the integration of services and products to meet client’s needs under one roof and for a long period. Beverages serve the basic component in the majority of hospitality businesses, and...
Introduction The hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. According to Chevalier and Mazzalovo (2012), the number of hotels in Europe has registered consistent growth over the past five decades. These European hotels are currently facing stiff competition from others in North America, Asia-Pacific, Middle...
A break away from normalcy is what people want to experience when on vacation. Modern-day circumstances, however, dictate that more often people travel in groups. This specific means that the arguments over what to do and where to go tend to sour the trip. However, a solution exists that satisfies...
Downtown Oakland During my field research trip in Downtown Oakland, California, I gained enormous knowledge about the social, political and economical features of this part of the city. Oakland, California was established in mid 19th century but its deep and rich history dates much further than its 155 years of...
Summary This report dwells upon the current strategies related to information systems management and the way these methods are utilized at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai. The proper management of information systems is one of the factors contributing to the effective performance of hospitality companies. These organizations try to meet customers’...
Brief summary of the chapter In the chapter, The Edges of the Civilized World, the narrator is a disturbed journalist who is concerned by the harmful interaction between mankind and wild animals. The narrator is not amused by the supposed fun that mankind enjoys at the expense of comfort and...
Introduction Industry background Emerging technologies have redefined marketing. One of the new areas of marketing that have emerged due to new technologies in digital marketing. Digital marketing is an important and ever-growing area of interest and a key component of marketing plans and business strategy in modern society where technology...
Introduction Considering the rapidly developing pace of globalization, it is important to note that plenty of industries tend to be engaged with global issues. In particular, economic tendencies, climate changes, and some other factors affect many of them. Argentina’s wine industry is also presented by such global connections as farming...
The Hyatt Regency is a 5 star Hotel situated at the Kiev’s city center. It is adjacent to the most popular historical sites in Ukraine such as Kiev-Pecherska Lavra, Sofiyvskiy Sobor, Statue of Bogdan Khmelnitsky, and the ministry of foreign affairs. Hyatt Regency Kiev is within walking distance of Saint...
Executive Summary The primary focus of this paper was to analyze a website in the hospitality industry in terms of how it presents its message to the clients, the relevance of its message to the target audience, and how it makes visitors make repeat visits. The chosen website was Hospitality...
Introduction As mobile technologies provide more and more opportunities for travel, the need for travel agencies reduces. Such applications as Google Maps, Foursquare, Booking.com, Airbnb, Tripadvisor, and hundreds of others make independent traveling easier, cheaper, and more convenient for regular tourists. Despite the presence of such rivals, travel agencies have...
Introduction In essence, this essay focuses on giving a circumspect analysis of the nature of international hospitality at Sol Meliá (currently known as Meliá Hotels International) which is a prestigious and highly revered Spanish hotel chain based at Palma de Mallorca in Spain. In doing so, the paper will begin...
Vacations is a free time that every person needs to rally one’s strength and return to work. People see the best vacation in different ways, as they all have different interests and prefer to have a rest in different ways. Some would like to stay at home while others search...
Introduction Background Croatia is an exciting tourist destination in Europe. In the past, Lonely Planet has named the country among the top tourist destinations in the world (IBP, Inc., 2015). National Geographic Adventure Magazine has given the same ranking for the country in its 2006 report of the best holiday...
Based on the work of Tinsley and Lynch (2008) which examined the connection between increased tourism, business and community relations within various towns and municipalities, it was discovered that local councils (i.e. local government units) were important “drivers of growth” (Tinsley & Lynch 2008). This was based on the fact...
While receiving the opportunity to have a rest and use the vacation time, the Americans can be challenged with the necessity to choose between travel destinations which are similar and different in many features and aspects. Thus, it is important to compare and contrast the opportunities and details of vacationing...
