current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/0959-6119.htm Progress and development of information and communication technologies in hospitality Crystal Ip‚ Rosanna Leung and Rob Law School of Hotel & Tourism Management‚ The Hong Kong Polytechnic University‚ Hong Kong Abstract Purpose – In order to enhance operational efficiency‚ improve service quality and reduce costs‚ practitioners in the hospitality industry have widely adopted and implemented information
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It was during the same period that pleasure travel begun taking place in China and Japan. The Chinese emperor‚ Wu Di travelled plenty in the 2nd century. His adventures were well described in his writing. During the reign of Elizabeth the 1st tourism reached a high. Coach travel had become popular because of its style. Young gentlemen who came from wealthy backgrounds undertook the Grand Tour in this era. They would travel to parts of Great Britain‚ France‚ and Italy‚ it was considered crucial
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Assignment Title: Tourism Impacts on New Cruise Terminal at Kai Tak TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Background 3. Analysis 4. Conclusion 5. References Introduction Hong Kong in Chinese literally translates into “Fragrant Harbour”. Victoria Harbour is the heart and soul of Hong Kong‚ which is famous as being one of the world’s greatest commercial and trading centres. Its natural harbour is capable to support even the largest ships because of its natural depth
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MALAYSIAN TOURISM - ASSESSING ITS PERFORMANCE‚ IMPACT AND FUTURE Introduction to Malaysian Tourism Tourism‚ including Malaysian tourism‚ is a big industry worldwide and many countries have already cashed in on its potential. This article seeks to assess the performance of tourism in Malaysia‚ its development‚ impacts and future. Implications for students will also be discussed. Tourism success in any country begins from the priority placed on it by the government. The Malaysian government
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argue that Fish farming contains Economical benefits and is mandatory for the development of British Columbia. As well as being Job producing‚ Fish farming preserves Natural Ecosystems‚ is highly benefitting for supply and demands‚ and obtains many health benefits. While many people are skeptical about proceeding with fish farming‚ it has not been proven yet that fish farming contains a downbeat effect; knowing this‚ without fish farming in our society‚ it could lead to a concerning economy in the
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TOURISM IN LESOTHO: NATURE’S BEST Introduction It is called the Kingdom in the sky. Where you can touch the clouds and be as one with nature. The mountains of Lesotho provides serenity‚ a rejuvenation of the mind‚ a revitalizing of the spirit things which cannot be described but can only be experienced. And it is too true that if you have not been to the mountains‚ you have not been to Lesotho. The sheer majesty of the peaks as they kiss the clouds leaves one breathless‚ the cascading rivers
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How Important is Tourism to the Country St.Maarten? Kadija McClure English A 5A1 How does food taste without seasoning? Tasteless‚ uninviting‚ bland doesn’t it? Food without seasoning is like St. Maarten without tourism. What is tourism really? Tourism is the commercial organization‚ operation and travelling for recreation‚ vacation‚ business or visit to interesting places. As a small island in the Caribbean‚ St.Maarten is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches‚ friendly people
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Sustainable Tourism in Kumarakom – A Case Study Background kumarakom is situated on the banks of the Vembanad Kayal (backwater)‚ 10 km. west of the Kottayam District Head Quarters in Kerala. Kumarakom‚ a backwater tourism hub is gaining strategic place in on the tourist map due to its natural charm and aesthetic beauty. Tourism development in Kumarakom started with the lease of KTDC land in the bird sanctuary area to Taj Kerala Resorts Limited in the 1989. Tourism has developed rapidly in the area
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Objectives The aim of the report is to study dark tourism and discuss what are the issues generated by the evolution of this phenomenon. 1.2 Scope The report includes a definition of dark tourism‚ the history‚ a description of its target markets with its marketing implications‚ the push and pull factors and the various impacts caused and the challenges faced. Lastly‚ conclusions will be drawn. 2.0 Main Discussions 2.1 Definition Dark tourism is demarcated as encompassing the visitation to
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Eco-tourism is more than a catch phrase for nature loving travel and recreation. Eco-tourism is consecrated for preserving and sustaining the diversity of the world’s natural and cultural environments. It accommodates and entertains visitors in a way that is minimally intrusive or destructive to the environment and sustains & supports the native cultures in the locations it is operating in. Responsibility of both travellers and service providers is the genuine meaning for eco-tourism. Eco-tourism
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