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Hawaii, 2004.
An overview of what Hawaii offers the tourist population.
987 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a report of Hawaii as a popular tourist destination. The paper outlines the natural resources of Hawaii, one of the most unique places on earth. It briefly examines the island's rich culture that is rooted in ancient traditions, claiming that it provides an exciting destination for any traveler. The paper provides a concise overview of all the towns and tourist developments in Hawaii.
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"Although all towns and tourist developments in Hawaii have excellent choices of restaurants and bars, the best places for nightlife and dining out is Old Lahanina Town on Maui and Waikiki on Oahu (Restaurants pp). Visitors should not miss the opportunity to experience the traditional Luau, a delectable feast of traditional foods such as fish, pork and rootcrops that are cooked in an underground oven and garnished with coconut cream (Restaurants pp). Luau evenings can be found at most major centers, either at the large hotels or on secluded beaches and usually includes a traditional hula and dance show (Restaurants pp). "
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British Coastal Towns, 2004.
An extensive analysis of the urban character of British coastal towns, with a focus on the towns of Hastings and Clacton On Sea.
16,537 words (approx. 66.1 pages), 38 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that the exigencies of mass tourism have completely changed the nature of many small coastal towns in the United Kingdom. The paper contends that the study of Britain's coastline is a relatively undocumented subject in urban design theory, but the issue is becoming increasingly important as coastal and seaside towns reinvent themselves in an effort to cope with these changing tourist patterns. This paper examines two coastal community case studies, Hastings and Clacton On Sea, in relation to their urban development from small fishing villages to popular resorts with an objective to discover why one coastal town develops differently from another. The paper includes illustrations, graphic analysis and various other existing research sources to appreciate the existing situation and explores the unique characteristics of coastal towns. The study's findings and summary of the research are provided in the conclusion.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Coastal Towns in the United Kingdom
Impact of Tourism on Coastal Towns
Chapter 3: Macroanalysis of Coastal Developments in the United Kingdom
Chapter 4: Microanalysis of Coastal Development
Hastings
Clacton On Sea
Chapter 5: Findings and Conclusion
Findings
Conclusions
References
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"The study of Britain's coastline is a relatively undocumented subject in urban design theory, but is becoming increasingly important as coastal and seaside towns reinvent themselves, time and again, to cope with changing tourist patterns. According to Page (1995), "As historic towns gain tourist potential, historic quality gains market value. A new urban society is emerging, seeking leisure, culture and a high-quality environment, and cities are moving from being industrial centres of production to becoming centres of consumption (Page 1995). For historic towns faced with limited financial opportunities, cultural tourism is seen as a significant economic alternative and the attached commercial value is turning the past into a product of the present. Today, historic towns and quarters are competing to attract tourism, and previously unknown locations are appearing on the heritage market (Orba?l?, 2000 p. 38)."
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Venezuela, 2005.
This paper discusses the physical and economic aspects of the geography of Venezuela.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that the original inhabitants of Venezuela were the Caribs and the Arawaks, who inhabited the regions extending from the South American mainland to the Caribbean archipelago. The author points out that there are only two seasons in Venezuela--the wet season from May to November and a dry season; the average temperatures are temperate ranging between 70F and 85F year round but the mountains often record much cooler temperatures. The paper relates that the Venezuelan economy is dominated by petroleum products; ninety-five percent of the country's exports and 30 percent of its gross national product are petroleum related.
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"It was on Christopher Columbus' third voyage, in 1498, that he first spotted Venezuela, after landing on Trinidad, which lies across the Gulf of Paria from the Venezuelan coast. He ventured to the mainland a few days later and declared the region for Spain as a Spanish colony. Twenty-four years later, the first permanent Spanish settlement, Nuevo Toledo, was established. After many years of struggle, in 1830, Venezuela finally became a sovereign country."
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Permian Mass Extinction, 2005.
An overview of the Permian period in history, when many of earth's species died out.
929 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The extinction-level event that occurred during the Permian period, often known as the Great Dying, forms the boundary between the Permian and Triassic geologic periods. During this time approximately 95 per cent of all marine species died out. This paper presents an overview of this time period and the explanatory theories regarding this event.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Overview of Permian Extinction
Explanatory Theories Regarding the Permian Extinction
Conclusion
From the Paper
"It has been suggested that this increase in carbon-12 could be the result of upwelling of frozen methane hydrate from the ocean floor. Experiments have shown that a sea temperature rise of 5?C would be sufficient enough to gasify solid methane hydrate. This would lead to huge amounts of greenhouse gases being expelled into the atmosphere, and could have led to the mass extinction ("Permian-Triassic")."
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Tourism Management in the Gulf States, 2005.
This paper discusses the development of the tourism industry in the Gulf States including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, Oman and Kuwait.
10,500 words (approx. 42.0 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 209.95
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This paper explains that the Gulf States countries realize that they can not continue to sustain their economies based on crude oil; therefore, they have identified the tourism industry as a viable option for the economy of the region. The author points out that the success of the tourism industry is dependent on regional stability, which is a problem in the Arabian Peninsula. The paper relates that tourism industry is labor-intensive; however, in the Persian Gulf region, the native population density is low, and skilled and trained workforces are generally imported from around the world. Maps.
Table of Content
Introduction
Introduction and Overview
Problem Statement
Importance of this Study
Definition of Terms
Limitations
Overview of this Study
Literature Review on Tourism Management
Overview of the Tourism Industry
Needs of the Tourism Industry
Identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
Political map
The United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Bahrain
Yemen
Oman
Kuwait
Need for Sustainable Development
Different Types of Tourism
Marketing the Region to the Rest of the World
Supporting Tourism
The External Factors in the Persian Gulf affecting the Tourism Industry
Political Analysis of the Persian Gulf Region
Economic Analysis
Social Analysis
Technological Analysis
Legal Environment
Environmental Analysis
Competitive Analysis of the Market
Internal Rivalry
Barriers to Entry
Substitutes and Compliments
Buyer Power
Bargaining Powers of Suppliers
Discussion
Conclusion
Recommendations
Summary
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"In 2002, WTTC organized the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, South Africa to identify the important factors and constraints that are facing the travel and tourism industry. (WTTC) Tremendous amounts of resources and investments are made by the private sector in the travel and tourism industry. The private sector is always driven by the need to generate profits and revenue for the organization making the investments at the same time these entities are expected to practice responsible behavior and observe the laws and regulation of the region within which they conduct business and behave ethically and morally in the region. Long term planning and resource development is also essential. It does not make financial sense for a corporation to build a multibillion dollar resort only to have to abandon it ten years down the road if the corporation has not been able to maintain the integrity and environment in which the resort operates. "
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Ecuador, 2005.
An overview of the Latin American country, Ecuador.
2,054 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper begins by discussing Ecuador's geography and natural resources. It then looks at its political and legal systems in the past and present. The country's culture, major trading partners, export, labor forces and technology are also examined.
Outline
Introduction
History of Ecuador
Geography
Natural Resources
Political and Legal Systems
Culture
Export and Major Trading Partners
Labor Forces
Technology
References
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"According to the CIA world factbook Ecuador is a country with a population of 13,212,742 located in the Western part of South America and borders the Pacific Ocean (The World Factbook, Ecuador 2005). In addition, Ecuador is bordered by Columbia to the north and Peru to the south (The World Factbook, Ecuador 2005). Ecuador (which is Spanish for equator) actually overlaps the equator (Ecuador 2001) The geographic coordinates of Ecuador are 2 00 S, 77 30 W (The World Factbook, Ecuador 2005). According to the factbook, Ecuador is about the size of Nevada. The total land boundaries for Ecuador are 2,010 km (The World Factbook, Ecuador 2005)."
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Urban Design, 2005.
An examination of the urban character in British coastal towns and the 'seaside effect'.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper attempts to identify historical adherence in development along the British coastal area as well as urban sustainability in architectural construction and landscape design and development. Through a literature review of both modern as well as historical accounts of the coastal resort and port region of the British coast, it provides sound evidence based on architectural planning initiatives along the British coastal region that are environmentally conducive to land and urban coast sustainability as well as preservation and conservation of natural resources.
Outline
Objective
Rationale for Research
Research Objectives
Methodology
Literature Review
Portsmouth: Industrial City/Naval Port (Hampshire County)
Brighton: Resort Town/Coastal Strip (East Sussex County)
Ramsgate: Resort/Port Town - Coastal Strip (Kent County)
Sandwich: Historic Town/Coastal Strip (Kent County)
Southampton: Port/Industrial City (Hampshire County)
Hastings: Resort Town/Coastal Strip (East Sussex County)
Summary & Conclusion
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"In a case study entitled Urban Renaissance in the South East Case Study 4 on town of Portsmouth which is a industrial city with a naval port located in South Hampshire of Hampshire County the population is stated to be 190,000 in the densely populated area. Portsmouth has built upon its' 'naval heritage' in the initiative to improve its image as well as facilities in attracting a broader range of local jobs as well as visitors. In a phased strategy the island- city, one of the most historic naval ports in Britain is surrounded on three sides by the sea as is located at the entrance to the Harbor that is historically famous."
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Three Gorges Dam, 2005.
An overview of the reasoning and planning behind the 2009 project to build a dam on the Yangtze River in China.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how in 2009, a monumental undertaking that began in China in 1994 is planned for completion and how the Three Gorges Dam project on the Yangtze River is expected to be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. It looks at the history behind the project and how the balancing act between development and economic issues on one hand, and other concerns such as the environment and antiquities and resettlement on the other, has long been a challenge for China.
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"In 1979, economic reforms and the desire to expand industry encouraged construction to restart. The number of critics grew. Leaders from Chongqing demanded that the dam height be raised. Some environmentalists were angered that the dam would cause rather than solve more problems and were concerned about the destruction of natural land. Human rights activists refuted the resettlement plan. Archeologists objected that many historical sites would end up under water. Most notably would be sites that are remnants of the homeland of the Ba, an ancient people who settled in the region about 4,000 years ago. Further, a number of engineers began wondering if the dam would solve the necessary problems. "
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Deforestation in Panama, 2005.
This paper is a research study to identify deforestation practices in Panama and the approaches to alleviate this practice.
10,600 words (approx. 42.4 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 211.95
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This paper explains that, because the forests of central America's western Pacific plains were cleared long ago for export crops and subsistence agriculture, the deforestation which has taken place in the last 50 years has been most severe in the lowland tropical moist forests of the Atlantic, or the Caribbean side of central America. The author points out that Panama has a wide range of environmental protection policies in place which are designed to address the impact of human habitation and land-use techniques and to emphasize environmental education and extension programs. The paper concludes that, because of the competition from multi-national businesses, which are not concerned about the environment, "green" businesses must develop effective business models to survive the rigors of the marketplace as well as the extremes of nature, which effect commercial forestation businesses. Many tables and charts. Annotated bibliography.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Deforestation and Agricultural Expansion
Background and Overview
Distribution of Panama's Forest Lands and Rates of Deforestation
Land Use Changes
Causes of Deforestation
Consequences of Deforestation
Impact on Agriculture and Supply
Climate Changes
Human Health
Forest Management in Panama
Signs of Progress
The Economic Value of Forest Benefits and Services
Deforestation and Property Rights
Findings and Discussion
Panama's Environment and the Components of its Eco-System
Economical and Social Consequences of Deforestation in Panama
The Climate Affected by the Loss of Forests
Forest Policies and the Existing Instruments to Conserve the Forest Areas
Ecological Viability of a Business in the Production Process, Beneficiary and Commercialization
Business Contribution
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"As a result of the enactment of a land tenure system in 1962, some small farmers in Panama have managed to acquire some land; nevertheless, by late in the 20th century fewer than one-third of all farms were owned by the people working them. The most common agricultural products include sugarcane, bananas, rice, plantains, corn (maize), and oranges, and the commercial cultivation of these and other crops increased considerably during the 20th century. Livestock raising (cattle, pigs, and poultry) is an important and long-established economic activity, and beef and hides are exported. The country's largest cattle-raising farms are in the southwestern savannas-in Chiriqui, Los Santos, and Veraguas provinces. The provinces of Panama, Los Santos, Chiriqui, and Veraguas raise the most pigs, whereas Panama, Cocle, and Colon are the largest centres for poultry and egg production."
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GIS, 2005.
An explanation of GIS (geographic information systems) technology and its uses in various fields.
1,242 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that GIS encompasses both the digital and geographical techniques involved in the systems used for the processing and dissemination of geographic information. GIS may be defined as an automated system that allows the creation, editing, studying, analyzing and displaying spatially referenced data. It further examines how GIS has the capacity to manipulate several different spatial datasets at the same time. The writer concludes that GIS plays a significant role in resource planning and other planned activities with reference to the geographical aspects of an activity.
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"GIS makes use of both the traditional disciplines as well as technology. It is a technology that makes use of a wide variety of disciplines and as such may be considered an enabling technology. Geography is a traditional discipline and is the science of comprehending the world and man's place on it and is a constituent of GIS. Geography has made use of spatial analysis for a very long time and this has often been done in the manual form that forms the starting blocks of spatial research and analysis. Cartography is the display of spatial information and is another constituent of GIS. Cartography happens to be the predominant source of data for input to GIS either digitized or scanned. Designing and creating maps forms a significant component in what is the output function of GIS, which gives rise to the popular myth that production of maps is the function of GIS. (What is a GIS and What Does It Do?)"
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