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    Kayleigh Marsh Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2015 Submission Date: Wednesday 11th March 2015 Unit 8: Long Haul Destinations Task 3: Explore the factors affecting long haul destinations P3&M115% still in November.ase .er numbers in the future as security tightens further to keep up with the constant threat of att Many things will affect people’s decision to travel, the destinations they choose and for how long they stay. Different destinations are affected by different factors, here we will explore these

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    Scotland is a country which receives many tourists every year from all over the world. Especially Scotland’s business tourism sector is on the rise. There was a huge capital investment, approximately £2 billion, from airlines such as United, Lufthansa, US Airways and Qatar and hotels like Hilton, MotelOne, Marriott in Scotland. Additionally, Scotland hosted many events this year e.g. the Commonwealth Games, Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, Homecoming Scotland 2014 or the MTV European Music Awards at Glasgow’s

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    Tourism is an activity that contributes to economic development of a country. This is because it generates revenue which can then be used to finance development projects. Apart from generating revenue for the government, tourism can create employment, development of transport infrastructure such as roads and railway lines, promotion of cultures and it contributes to international cohesion. Culture exchange and adventure are some of the prioritized things tourist often look forward to in their travelling’s

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    The development of the Okavang Delta tourism site is one of the examples of development that took place. The development of the Okavango did not only benefit the needs of tourists. Developing a tourism site required other type of development to happen before tourism game may take place. The government developed the countries gravel roads transforming them to tie roads. Walk ways along and to tourism sites were developed. The development of hotels was one of the things that other people saw an opportunity

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    Sex Tourism in Colombia

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    SEX TOURISM IN COLOMBIA Sex tourism is a business of constant upward expands, that takes different forms as countries change their laws to combat it. The economic globalization has made this crime a global crime , and new methods of communication , travel deals at the lowest prices and poverty are some of the phenomena that drive those seeking to commit such crimes or trade sex go to destinations where they can get away without any of the law fall on them. There is a great contradiction

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    Cuba and Tourism Essay

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    Cuba and Tourism Ernest Hemingway was no tourist, but his attraction to Cuba was much like that of the rest of America. The beautiful beaches and tropical climate helped him write novels, but he also loved the daiquiris at the Floridita, the fishing, and the adventurous bootleggers from Florida. Cuba has its beautiful beaches and fish-filled waters, but part of the attraction as well has historically been the plentiful rum and the "anything goes" atmosphere. The casinos and nightclubs frequented

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    Let's Take a Trip Organizational analysis LTaT has been expanding over the last 6 years and has seen the creation of various offices across the globe. The basic engagement of the organization is on tourism and travel solutions, both locally and abroad. However, with the increased terrorism abroad, there is need to have more input in the sales and marketing department so as to meet the decline that has been occasioned by the terror acts. These terror acts are external occurrences that significantly

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    The location of Lana'i makes it a very desirable location for farmers and business men. The island is isolated from other big cities, which makes it a prime location for tourism. Also, specific types of agriculture grow nicely, which makes for perfect farming land. Another theme of geography is location. The location of Lana'i makes for guaranteed perfect weather, which is extremely important. 3. Dole shaped the economy of Lana’i

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    A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid analyzes the ugliness of tourism through the effects of colonialism. The book is a punch in the gut for every tourist, westerner, and individuals who are the product of colonialism. Most western education does not teach the full context of colonialism. The extension of students’ knowledge is the Berlin conference of 1884, which divided African territory between Europeans and US leaders without the inclusion of Africans. The education in the West does not delve into

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    Did you know that the Big Island is twice the size of all the islands combined? The Big Island is 4,028 miles squared, and all of the other islands combined is 2,390.8 miles squared. The Big Island takes about two hours and ten minutes to drive around non stop! The Big Island has a lot of scenic places, such as Mauna Loa, and Kilauea, and so does Oahu. Oahu's Diamond Head and the famous Waimea Bay surf spot, are well known scenic spots on Oahu. The island of Oahu, and the island of Hawai’i, have

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