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The Hospitality Industry, 2004.
An analysis of a management contract to hotel owners and management contract firms in the hospitality industry today.
3,943 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
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This paper provides an overview of the hospitality industry and professional hotel management companies and a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of such contractual arrangements, followed by an assessment of what steps a hotel management company can take to ensure its success. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Hotel Management Companies
Advantages of Hotel Management Companies
Disadvantages of Hotel Management Companies
Steps to Hotel Management Company Success
Conclusion
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"Competitive advantage generally refers to one or more aspects of an enterprise that provide it with an edge over its competition in some fashion. Based on Prahalad and Hamel's assessment, Susan Jurow offers three tests to identify a company's core competencies to help it achieve such an advantage: 1) it provides long-term strategic advantage; 2) it contributes to customer benefit; 3) and it is difficult for others to imitate (Jurow 1996, p. 300). Applying this analysis to the hospitality industry shows that while most industries are expected to recover from the shock of September 11, the tourism industry could suffer the most permanent job losses and identifying such core competencies is therefore imperative. "
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The Economics of Events, 2005.
An analysis of the impact that events have on the economy and communities of host areas.
4,081 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 20 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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This paper aims to compare and contrast the current literature on the topic of the impact of events on the host area/country. It analyses both positive and negative impacts from different aspects, namely economic, social and cultural, physical and environmental and political. It develops further to weigh up the evidence and evaluates how far events can exert a positive impact.
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Introduction
The Impact of Events
Tourism and Economic Impact
Social and Cultural Impacts
Physical and Environmental Impacts
Political Impacts
Negative Impacts
Conclusion
Recommendations
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"All events in some way reflect the culture of the place in which they are held. However, some events are held primarily for their cultural significance. Carnivals, heritage festivals, food festivals, and independence celebrations are examples of these types of events. Annual carnival celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are well known examples of huge cultural celebrations. The nation's beliefs and traditions of many cultures have come together and for a brief five days each year, the whole country forgets their differences to celebrate life. Carnival is such an important aspect of life in Trinidad that many schools believe that sponsoring a carnival band is a way to teach young people about their roots and culture. In this way, communities work together to develop stronger friendships and greater respect for the many cultures that make up Trinidad."
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Economic Impact on Aviation Employment, 2005.
A look at how job markets in the aviation industry have been affected by the health of the economy.
2,094 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper defines, discusses, and analyzes several different economic variables in order to determine the likelihood of obtaining employment within the aviation industry. The paper considers all aspects of the industry such as crop dusting, flight training, corporate aviation, air taxis, sightseeing, banner towing, flying for personal reasons, etc. The paper also considers all types of aircraft, ranging from a single-seat, single-engine aircraft to a corporate jet.
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"Many economic studies examine statistics like the numbers of people employed, value added, contribution to GDP, price growth as compared to the growth of goods and services nationwide, and industry growth or decline and the factors contributing to it. By definition, economy is "the structure of economic life in a country, area or period". Economics is defined as: of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Costs and benefits are not always easily measured in tangible terms. For example, safety, while an important and significant benefit, can only be measured by the absence of occurrences. What are the driving factors in production and consumption? Generally, supply and demand, and the driving factors in supply and demand are often scarcity, volume and price."
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American Airlines Today, 2003.
A strategic analysis of American Airlines and its competitors today.
3,922 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 64.95
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This paper examines the driving forces in the aviation industry, including a SWOT analysis and Porter's Five Forces analysis of the company's major competitors, followed by a discussion and summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"Competition in the aviation industry has always been a driving force for progress in America. Originally known as Aviation Corporation, the company that emerged from the 20th century mergers and acquisitions was American Airlines. As a result of the attacks of September 11, 2001, though, this company, the U.S. government, as well as the traveling public are all demanding tighter security at the nation's airports. While the problems with security recently highlighted by various industry analysts are not new, they have been the focus of a much more urgent debate since the country is virtually at war, both politically and economically. These attacks have hammered the aviation industry in the United States to the extent they may not recover, even in the long-term, without much more assistance from both the federal government as well as an immediate increase in the number of passengers being carried."
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Lifestyle Hotels in Modern Shanghai, 2004.
A comprehensive examination of the popular housing alternative in 21st century Shanghai known as lifestyle hotels.
3,182 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 56.95
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This paper develops the argument that a small lifestyle hotel will not be able to finance itself without a combination of apartment units; sales of the apartment units will serve to generate an enormous amount of the revenue required to pay back to creditors in comparison to just selling a hotel room on a daily basis. The goal of the paper is to determine the outcome of both approaches using the positive and phenomenologist approaches. A brief discussion of Shanghai?s current and future opportunities and challenges is followed by a review of these two methodological approaches to research. A determination of the appropriateness of one over the other is then followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"Background and Overview. According to Wakeman and Yeh (1992), the tenfold increase in Shanghai's population between 1842 and 1945 was largely a result of Chinese immigration from the countryside into the city, especially into the International Settlement (which doubled in numbers between 1895 and 1910 and doubled again between 1910 and 1930) and the French Concession (which almost tripled between 1895 and 1915 and more than tripled again between 1915 and 1930). ?From the 1850s on, each new social disturbance in the interior sent tens of thousands of Chinese refugees to Shanghai, seeking protection under the English and French flags? (Wakeman & Yeh 1992, p. 1). Since the Communist victory in 1949, however, Shanghai has emerged as an industrial giant whose products supply China's growing domestic demands. The city has also experience pronounced physical changes with the establishment of industrial suburbs and housing complexes, the improvement of public works, and the creation of parks and other recreational facilities (Shanghai 2004)."
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Globalization's Effect on Tourism, 2005.
Globalization's effect on the international tourism industry.
1,404 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper discusses the impact of globalization on the international tourism industry in the U.S. and abroad.
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"The globalization of the developing world by the industrialized, developed world is a large concern for these new progressing nations. This effect has been brought to light as a result of the resurrected focus on opening up these markets to free trade and tourism opportunities. Several of these nations have been caught up in a practice of isolationism, or separatism from the developed world. This has depressed their economies significantly and limited their opportunities for growth in the new age globalization. This limited horizon has recently taken a huge turn for the better in several of these countries and spurred much development and growth for these areas."
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The Tourism Culture Shock, 2005.
A look at how tourism is affected by cultural events.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses the impact that cultural events have on tourism. Specific areas described are Southeast Asia and Middle Eastern nations. It looks at how the local culture impacts tourism and is also impacted by tourism.
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"Our own cultural heritage is deeply engrained into our psychic beliefs in such a way that we may never fully understand the deep effects that it plays on our everyday lives. This cultural identity is often tested when one ventures outside of this comfort area. This often occurs when an individual travels outside their local area or country. Cultural shock is often the result of this rapid, unknown change."
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Regional Jets and the Aviation Industry, 2003.
An analysis of the cost factors and controversies associated with regional jets in the aviation industry today.
3,764 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 63.95
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This paper examines how the future for regional jet service in the United States and abroad appears to be very bright and how regional passenger jets, defined as jet planes seating between 25 and 110 passengers, are becoming increasingly popular alternatives to the turbo-prop ?puddle-jumper? aircraft businesspeople have come to associate with commuter flights in smaller markets. It provides an overview and background of regional jets, the associated cost factors and controversies, an assessment of the potential impact of the identified alternatives, and the sell-offs of regional carriers by the major carrier owners.
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"As a result of their increasing popularity, regional jets have also created their share of controversies, including claims these types of aircraft are clogging the nation?s already stressed airports and issues concerning equitable pay rates for regional jet pilots compared to their mainstream aviation counterparts. ?Some say regional jets are jamming the system, but that's not true,? says Faye Malarkey, a legislative director for the Regional Airline Association (RAA). Rather, Malarkey says that regional jets are ?part of the solution? (Arnoult, 2000, p. 67). Likewise, the President of the RAA, Deborah McElroy says, ?We think that they are making regional jets a scapegoat. That's not appropriate. regional jets are added because that's what the passengers want? (Arnoult, 2000, p. 67). "
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A Career in Guest Services, 2004.
This paper is a personal essay exploring guest services careers in the hotel industry.
2,730 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper explains that, since the author was old enough to work, she always loved working with people because she felt it was her duty to tend to their needs, whether it was guest services in a hotel or a restaurant. The author points out that most hotels provide extensive training to their employees before they actually put them into the job on themselves; however, for a management position, a person will need to complete a bachelor?s degree in hotel management, and a MBA is needed for an executive management position. The paper stresses that it is very easy to deal with guests as long as they come in with a positive attitude; then you more easily can maintain a positive attitude.
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"Things tend to be more expensive in luxury hotel; however, you may find things there that wouldn?t normally find in a mid-priced hotel. Personal service is probably the same, however you may find that you have a lot more employees helping you at a luxury hotel. I believe physical attractiveness isn?t comparable. It is up to management on whether or not they take pride in how their hotel looks to their guests. I know I wouldn?t want to stay in a hotel that appears dirty and not well taken care of. Like I said, a business guest is going to want more areas to relax. Also business guests need more access to advanced telecommunications equipment for their business purposes. To tell you the truth the luxury hotels get up to date faster because usually more money is coming in to them."
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Sport Commissions and Amateur Sports.
An exploration of how the sports industry is a land of opportunity for sports commissions and the local communities that are trying to generate economic impact from sports.
3,688 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 62.95
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This paper explores different avenues for small-scale sports tourism in the direction of amateur sports tournaments and how establishing a sport commission can help. It focuses on recreational sport tournaments for adults and youth by examining a case study dealing with the organization of a sports commission and the economic impact it that has resulted on the community. The reason for discussing sports tournaments is because they are fairly low-investment opportunities that small communities can explore, with large returns for the resources that are already present.
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Introduction
Review of Literature
Case Study
Discussion and Analysis
Conclusion
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"Green and Chalip (1998) help explain who is participating by exploring the motivations of the active sport tourist traveling to participate in their chosen sport by examining a women?s flag football tournament. The authors explain the increasing growth in active lifestyles and how it is not only the younger population, who are participating, but also the older segment is starting to stay more active. This trend is leading to more vacations that are based on or around sport. The paper presents the ideas that the active sport tourist does not only travel for the competition, but also to be able to identify with the subculture of their sport. As in the case of the women football players, they enjoy being able to socialize with people who share their same interests during social events sponsored by the tournament organizers. They travel as teams, and along with these teams comes family and friends, which in turn bring along more economic impact for the community hosting the event."
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A Hotel Chain in China, 2004.
An analysis of the strategy of the Quality Inns Hotel Group to open a new hotel chain in China.
4,158 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 31 sources, MLA, £ 67.95
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This paper is based on findings from a research project that aimed to examine the investment environment in China (Far East/Pacific Rim). The goal of the research is to assist the C.E.O of the Quality Inns Hotel Chain gather the information to analyse and evaluate the profile of the hotel industry in China. The paper identifies and discusses five main categories of facts and issues that Quality Inns Hotel Group will be facing when enter to China hotel industry, namely: market and development of the industry; political and economical environment; operational issues; suitable key strategies; and logical way and order to develop.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Economic and Political Environment
The Market and Development of the Hotel Industry in China
The Hotel Operation Issues in China
Strategies
A Logical and Effective Route of Development
Recommendation and Conclusion
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"Many studies on international business management have focused on cultural differences, cultural adjustment and adjustment failures of expatriate managers (Pizam, 1993; Hall and Hall, 1990; Francis, 1991; Lee, 1998; Tse, Francis and Walls, 1994). One study reported about a 40% failure rate of expatriates assigned to overseas positions (Tung, 1981). These failures were not the result of technical incompetence, but were because of cultural differences in the foreign country. Communication across cultures has a major impact on the effectiveness of management operations (Munter, 1993; Shuter, 1989). Since language is an important tool for communication, the expatriate manager?s ability to speak the host language can enhance his management effectiveness and help gain respect from local staff (Harries and Bandin, 1973; Seward, 1975; Terpstra, 1978).
Expatriate managers in China might experience confusion, frustration and failure due to sudden government policy changes (Shenker, 1990; Stross, 1991)."
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The Hospitality and Tourism Industry, 2004.
This paper discusses operations management in the hospitality and tourism industry.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 16 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper defines operations management as the design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the firm's primary products and services; the tourism or hospitality industry utilizes operations management techniques to increase efficiency. The author points out that operations management has become important in the hospitality industry because organizations in this sector are largely dependent on per-unit cost incurred and the resultant profit margins. The paper states that operations strategies may include reengineering processes, integration of better equipments, installation of electronic means of operations, enterprise resource plans, or simply revising the organizational operations strategy, such as supply chain management.
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"A survey of the work environment at the different hotels indicate that operations constitute of management of occupancy; assessment of profitability based on current client traffic as well as from future traffic; it is about the management of the inventory through controlled monitoring; but most importantly it is about the management of the staffs who make the whole service process possible. Thus operations management in the hospitality industry put more emphasis on the relationship of the staff with the management and the clients. The correlation between is high as they are the variable that ultimately lead them to the achievement of organizational objectives."
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Competitive Advantage in Tourism, 2004.
This paper outlines how tourism/hospitality organizations utilize internal resources to achieve competitive advantage.
1,985 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper is a concise critical evaluation of the extent of sustained competitive advantage a firm can attain with the astute use of internal resources. The paper presents the thesis statement of the paper to outline the argument of the paper, followed by a literature review. The review of literature outlines the significance of the topic, the various internal resources available to tourism/hospitality organizations, and the efficient employment of these resources towards the goal of competitive advantage in light of management theories. An analysis by the author follows the literature review to critically analyze the extent of competitive advantage from an astute use of internal resources.
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"The tourism and hospitality industries are operating in a global environment. The extent of globalization introduces the organization working in the industry to compete beyond borders, besides the competition faced from within the local market. Therefore organizations need to be highly competitive to get hold of a greater share of consumers in the global markets. However, tourism and hospitality industries are sensitive to global fluctuations in demand and conditions (such as travel safety and seasonal shifts). Keeping this under consideration, organizations need to strengthen the use of their internal resources to solidify their operations in the fierce competition. This generates the need for organization to realize the importance of efficiently utilizing their internal resources towards organizational objectives."
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An Analysis of Modern Aviation Safety Issues, 2001.
A comprehensive examination of the human factors and the hardware involved in ensuring safe air travel today.
10,536 words (approx. 42.1 pages), 21 sources, APA, £ 128.95
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There is no question that safety measures substantially contribute to the cost of purchasing an aircraft, but the cost of safety only begins with the purchase price. Further costs are incurred in performing, logging, and storing records of maintenance procedures and routine safety inspections. This paper explains, however, that it is not possible to gauge the worth of a human life in terms of dollars, and those trusting their lives to experienced pilots and proven aircraft need to be assured that their choice to fly was a prudent one. This research shows that the effects of deregulation have created an enormous increase in air travel, as well as private ownership of aircraft. The aviation industry continues to demonstrate significant progress in achieving better safety records and enjoys an enviable safety reputation. This paper provides a review of the literature to examine the human factors as well as the hardware involved in ensuring safe air travel, followed by a description of the research methodology used. The results of the research are followed by a discussion of the issues identified and the conclusions reached as a result. The research project recommendations conclude the paper.
Acknowledgements
Abstract
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter
I Introduction
II Review of Relevant Literature and Research.
III. Research Methodology.
Research Technique
Research Design
Survey Population
Sources of Data
The Data Gathering Instrument
Pilot Study
Pretest
Distribution Method
Reliability
Validity
Treatment of Data and Procedures
IV. Results
V. Discussion
VI. Conclusions
VII. Recommendations
References
Appendixes
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"The first successful airplane flights did not take place until 1903. Yet today, airplanes affect the lives of people almost everywhere. Giant airliners carry passengers and cargo between the world's major cities in a matter of hours. Planes and helicopters rush medicine and other supplies to the farthest islands and deepest jungles. Farmers use airplanes to seed fields, count livestock, and spray crops. Aviation has also changed the way nations make war. Modern warfare depends on the instant striking power of jet fighters and bombers and the rapid supply capabilities of jet transports. Helicopters and other special aircraft have also been important in military aviation over the last 40 years. Hundreds of thousands of airplanes are used throughout the world. They range from small planes with room for only a pilot to enormous jumbo jets, which can carry hundreds of passengers. To produce and operate all these airplanes requires the skills of millions of workers in many countries--from the engineers who design the planes to the mechanics and pilots who service and fly them. Many government agencies also work to make flying safer and more dependable. All these activities together make up the aviation industry. The industry's two major branches are the manufacture of aircraft and aircraft components, such as engines, and the operation of airlines. The manufacture of aircraft, together with the manufacture of spacecraft, missiles, and related electronic equipment, is often called the aerospace industry."
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