Tourism

The article sheds light on a research on the competitive strategies in the lodging industry, its findings and how it relates to the previous researches done on it by different prominent researchers. The four main segments of lodging industry that are specified and their respective strategies are analyzed and alternative strategic approaches available to them are discussed.     The business of lodging industry is a fragmented one as no single entity has a significant market share and...

A system is a well planned collection of subsections, highly interlinked towards. System theory is the study of organizational phenomenon of organizations in various disciplines of study. An organizational development (OD) is a methodical application of the knowledge gathered from behavioral sciences in an organization to institute required changes. The aim of OD is to achieve a high quality in production, lifestyles and compliance with efficacy.  For OD professionals to implement changes,...

Indigenous tourism has become under scrutiny from various quotas given its relevance to the economy and the unique nature that it commands. An argument has been advanced that the local people whose culture and lifestyle are being exploited for tourism purposes have to gain control of the sector. This is meant for the local population to curb the possible exploitation and ensure that the community in question benefits most from any tourist activities carried out in their territory. This has however...

The Aboriginal Tourism Association (ATA) is an industry organization that was created by the indigenous tourist operators. ATA was preceded by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Tourism Industry Strategy of 1997. The main aim of the organization is to provide leadership and focus in regard to the development of indigenous tourism which should be in line with the indigenous economic, cultural and environmental values. ATA provides the required assistance to the indigenous communities through...

The major stakeholders in indigenous Australian Tourism are the indigenous people and the government. However, other stakeholders can not be wished away since the tourist industry in general, incorporates a wide range of stakeholders including the hotel industry and the various organizations which have cropped up to reap on the numerous opportunities that are associated  with the tourism industry. The involvement of the various stakeholders in indigenous tourism has been driven by various reasoning...

Indigenous tourism has blossomed in Australia especially among the Australian Aboriginal culture. This culture is thought to be the oldest surviving culture in the world today and can be backdated to more than fifty thousands years of existence. Tourists across the world have begun to appreciate the unique pleasure of exploring this culture and the related lifestyles through the Aboriginal tours in Australia. Cultural tourism has gained popularity in other parts of the world where tourists jets...

Empirical articlesArticle 1 summary-Gendered Identities in the Work of Overseas Tour RepsThe work of the author is entrenched in the investigation of how work in the tourism industry is gendered. Yvonne and her fellow had there interest in the investigation of tourism employment trends concerning gender identities in the oversea countries. Though the overarching aim of the study is on the gender identity in the tourism work, a lot more important subjects are also revealed in the work. These include...

The three hotels which offer direct competition to The Gulf View Manor Resort, Fort Myers are Diamond Head Beach Resort Hotel, Pink Shell Beach Resort  Spa, and Gull Wing Beach Resort.Diamond Head Beach Resort Hotel  It is located on Estero Island in Fort Myers beach. The hotel has 124 rooms. The hotel has one bedroom suites belonging to several different categories. The room rates are in the range of 295 per night. Facilities include air-conditioning, cablesatellite channels, climate...

Analysis of Yellowstone National Park    Effective conservation of nature can only be realized through embracing and exercising ecotourism principles that emphasize on intergenerational and intergenerational equity.  Embracing ecotourism as conservationists emphasize, facilitates a holistic approach towards sustainability that seeks to make all the key parties responsible stakeholders.  This paper provides an in-depth analysis of Yellowstone National Park in relation to...

Though more recently developed, low cost carriers are giving full service airlines a stiff run for their money. As the competition between the two intensifies, each party is looking for ways of surviving by gaining a higher competitive advantage hence a higher market share particularly through marketing. One of the regions where low cost carriers have gain ground is the Middle East and particularly among the GCC countries. According to experts, demand for low cost aviation is huge in the Middle...

Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Hotel has been very successful economically by using guest data and guest history to implement revenue management tactics. This may raise issues concerning the ethical use of customer data for business purposes. This paper therefore undertakes to draw the line between which the customer data can be used in providing the guest with the right product for the right price and the need to respect and protect the privacy of the customer. Basically, this term paper undertakes...

An overview of prominent tourist destinations and their offeringsAuvergneAuvergne is one of the most beautiful rural landscapes of France. At the center point of Massif Central, the region is prominent for its volcanic activity, which began about 20 million years before. The Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans dAuvergne and the Parc Naturel Regional du Livradois  Forez are the largest areas in France to be environmentally protected, with the region being unspoiled. Auvergne can broadly be described...