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Acquário Ceará: The Future Of Tourism In Fortaleza, Elizabeth Duffield

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In 2014, Fortaleza will put on display for the entire world to see as it is one of the Brazilian cities hosting the World Cup. In preparation for such a massive event and a staggering amount attention, the state of Ceará and the Secretary of Tourism embarked on a plan to develop tourism in Ceará and the capital city, Fortaleza, into a modern tourism destination. One project in progress, Acquário Ceará, will be largest aquarium in Latin America and the third largest aquarium in the world. Situated right on the coastline of Praia de Iracema in Fortaleza, the aquarium is …

El Papel De Ecoturismo En La Comunidad Nativa De Shintuya, Alto Madre De Dios, Peru: Las Percepciones De La Misma Comunidad, Dylan Barnes

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Este informe examina el rol de ecoturismo en la comunidad nativa Shintuya, Madre de Dios, Perú. Para hacer eso, uso las percepciones de los mismos comuneros sobre el ecoturismo y el futuro de su comunidad. La comunidad y la región alrededor tiene muchas atracciones turísticas, y por eso hay un gran potencial de turismo para la comunidad. También hay una presencia de una empresa de petróleo, con que los comuneros están trabajando. En estas páginas siguientes, voy a argumentar que esta situación no es tan blanca y negra como parece. No hay un lado a favor y un lado en …

One Experience And Multiple Reviews: The Case Of Upscale U.S. Hotels, Edwin Torres, Howard Adler, Xinran Lehto, Carl Behnke, Li Miao

Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Purpose– The present study aimed to understand the relationships between the various kinds of feedback received by hospitality operators. Information from guests, experts, and internal sources are often received, valued, and processed in various ways. The researchers sought to further explore the usage of such feedback and implications for theory and practice.

Design/methodology/approach– A survey was sent to hotel general managers of four‐ and five‐diamond properties around the USA using the listing of the American Automobile Association (AAA). A total of 140 responses were received. The researchers utilized correlations and canonical correlation analysis to help understand the relationships among the …

Nonresident Values Of Montana's Natural Areas, Megan Tanner, Norma Nickerson, Elizabeth Covelli

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Three quarters of nonresident vacationers to Montana are primarily attracted to characteristics of public lands such as national parks, mountains, forests, and open space. Viewing and recreating on Montana's public lands are vitally important to the success of the travel industry in the state. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess public land values held by nonresident visitors to Montana and to compare values between groups of outdoor recreation participants.

Missoula Marathon Participant Study: 2013, Christine Oschell

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The purpose of this study was to provide organizers of the Missoula Marathon with an understanding of their 2013 race participants and the money they and their travel group spent in Missoula.

Analysis And Conception Of Chinese Cruise Ship Tourism, Runzi Cai

Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)

No abstract provided.

Trail Rail Run: 2013, Christine Oschell

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The purpose of this study was to provide the organizers of the inaugural Trail Rail Run with an understanding of their race participants and the money they spent in the local community of St. Regis. The Trail Rail Run course utilized old railroad grades from both the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Milwaukee Railroad.

Surfing Injuries Requiring First Aid In New Zealand, 2007-2012, Kevin Moran, Jonathon Webber

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

In an island nation such as New Zealand with easy access to surf beaches, surfing activities are very popular and, while generally perceived as a healthy form of outdoor recreation, they do have attendant risks. This study reports on nondrowning, surfing-related incidents that required medical first aid on beaches during five summer seasons from 2007-2012. Retrospective descriptive analysis of data from lifeguard first aid reports found that 16% (n = 1,327) of injuries were the consequence of surfing activity. More males than females were treated for surfing injuries (68% male, 31% female). Lacerations (59%) and bruising (15%) accounted for most …

Visitor Comments About Montana: 2012 Nonresident Survey, Norma Nickerson, Ashley Napier, Doris Cooley

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report provdes an analysis of comments written by nonresident visitors to Montana in 2012. Eight general themes emerged from the comments. Nonresident visitors generally love Montana. Their experiences were positive, they enjoyed the scenery, open space, the friendly people, and they want to return. Full listing of all comments are provided in the appendix.

Revising A Summer Internship Course Using Student Evaluations, Holly B. Perry, Lynda J. Sperazza

Journal of Tourism Insights

Internships play an important role in a university curriculum because they allow students to gain practical experience and explore possible career paths. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the summer internship experience from the students’ perspective to determine whether they achieved course learning outcomes. We objectively examined the course evaluations from students who completed their summer internships within a recreation and leisure studies program. Student responses (n = 29) to the 14 self-appraisal items in their course evaluation were the central focus of data analysis. Our primary research question was, “In what KSA [knowledge, skills, attitudes] areas …

An Exploratory Study Of Wellness Travel: Differences Between U.S. And Non-U.S. Travelers, Rebecca Boulay, Nancy M. Hritz, Candace Ashton

Journal of Tourism Insights

Wellness tourism has become an increasingly popular trend as many resorts and destinations now offer these activities and amenities. Given that the “wellness travel” term is relatively new for U.S. travelers, it is unknown how they may differ in their wellness and travel choices from non U.S. travelers. Convenience samples of tourists in the US and Europe were surveyed about their differences in wellness travel motivations and perceived wellness. T-tests revealed significant differences. U.S. travelers were more likely to want to participate in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping when traveling compared to non U.S. travelers. Non U.S. travelers …

Exploring Pull Factor Influences At Campgrounds By Rv Association Members, Jill Fjelstul

Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Recreational vehicles (RVs) are owned and/or rented by travelers of diverse ages, traveling parties, and agendas. RVs, in most cases, will be parked at a campground during use, lending to the question of what factors influence campground selection. The current study explored pull factors specific to RV campground attributes by members of a RV association, identified the general demographics of the respective RV association, and investigated campground travel decisions by members of the RV association. Findings from the current study can assist campground owners/operators in developing effective marketing strategies for attracting RV travelers with customized products, onsite amenities, and/or services. …

Kebijakan Sektor Pertanian Sebagai Awal Kebangkitan Ekonomi(Studi Kasus Taiwan Dalam Mengelola Komoditas Padi), Deni Danial Kesa, Cheng-Wen Lee

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Indonesian agricultural has big potential to developed, but in fact most of our farmers are still many who are categorized as poor. Looking at Taiwan 's success in fostering innovation and empower agricultural resources , much can be learned in a production system . The policy implemented by the Ministry of agriculture and all stakeholders in Taiwan. For future prospects Indonesia, as applicable steps and future prospects, which should be applied in the rice production system in Indonesia such as maximizing the production of rice, with a maximum cost. Self-sufficiency for rice as staple food is main agenda for government …

Analisis Relevansi Nilai Psak No. 30 (Revisi 2007) Tentang Sewa, Dinilai Berdasarkan Reaksi Pasar Modal, Dewi Kartika Sari

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

As one of the IFRS convergence program, DSAK-IAI has made several revisions of financial accounting standards, one of which is PSAK No. 30 (Revisi 2007) about Leases. These financial accounting standards have become effective since January 1, 2008. But until now still a few companies that apply this standard. This is probably because the company did not know the financialbenefitofthe application ofthisstandard. Thereforethis studywas conducted to determinethe value relevance of PSAK No.30 (Revised 2007) about Leases, which is assessed on the basis of capital market reactions. The results showedthat theapplication of PSAK No.30 (Revised 2007), about Leases, do nothave an …

Analisis Pengungkapan Triple Bottom Linedan Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi; Lintas Negara Indonesia Dan Jepang, Sandra Aulia Z, Tb. Mh. Idris Kartawijaya

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Current firm performance is not only measured by economic term (single bottom line) but also by social and environmental (triple bottom line). Purposes of this research are analyzing of TBL disclosure and influences factors, by using sample of companies in Indonesia and Japan. This paper investigates Triple Bottom Line (TBL) disclosure of 50 of the largest Indonesian and Japanese companies by using secondary data. Twenty two disclosure criteria were developed for each of the TBL disclosure areas: economic, social, and enviromental. Disclosure information was examined in annual reports, separate or stand-alone report and company‟s website. Regression analysis has been used …

Keris Sebagai Salah Satu Kebudayaan Materi, Priyanto Priyanto

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

“Keris” is one of the material culture as collection museum can be assumed as souvenir, fetish, and collection. The Museum should be giving about the meaning of “keris” and its community. Museum not only show subject as material cultural but also show other aspect as social, religious an aspect dayly acktivity of its community.

Hubungan Jenis Persalinan Dan Prematuritasdengan Hiperbilirubinemia Di Rs Persahabatan, Elsa Roselina, Saroha Pinem, Rochimah Rochimah

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Hyperbilirubinemia refers to an excessive level of accumulated bilirubin in the blood and is characterized by jaundice, or icterus, a yellowish discoloration of the skin and other organs. There are two risk factors that related to hyperbilirubinemia. Those factors are maternal factor and neonates‟ factor. The aim of this research knew which variables which catagorized as maternal factor and neonates‟ factor that related to hyperbilirubinemia in Persahabatan hospital. This research used medical records from 216 neonates and his/her mother from October 2008 until October 2009 as samples. Research design was case control, with used 5% level of significant and 80% …

Cost Recovery Rate Unit Hemodialisa Rumah Sakit Abc Tahun 2006-2008, Supriadi Supriadi

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This research is motivated by the thought that Hemodialysis Unit at ABC hospital which opened in 2005 , is a unit that produces , but in the determination of rates of hemodialysis services have not been done in detail , which includes only the cost component of operating costs of direct material regardless of personnel costs , telephone and general logistics costs . The issue is whether income rates that have not been calculated in detail to cover the costs incurred by the unit or how hemodilisia Cost Recovery Rate ( CRR ) of the Hemodialysis Unit.This study is a …

The Relevance Of Cultural Tourism As The Next Frontier For Small Island Destinations, Robertico R. Croes, Kelly J. Semrad

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The purpose of this study is to apply the cultural tourism typology of McKercher and to estimate the economic relevance of cultural tourism to the context of a small island destination tourist market. Small island destinations may be confronted with environmental constraints that restrain the traditional small island tourism development model, which is based on sun, sand, and sea. The cultural tourism typology is used in order to determine whether the typology may be used to segment tourists thereby allowing researchers to determine the economic impact of different cultural tourist segments. This study draws attention to some of the foundational …

Building Co-Operation Between Tourism And Culture In The West Of Ireland, Bernadette Quinn, Ziene Mottiar, Theresa Ryan

Conference papers

Redressing regional imbalance is now a key challenge in Ireland. Dublin is the destination of choice for more than two fifths of the market and the number of visitors holidaying outside of the Dublin region has declined significantly between 2003 and 2009. One way of redressing regional imbalance is to harness the tourism potential of the cultural sector. Spread throughout the regions is a wealth of cultural activity and a well developed infrastructure of venues staging vibrant arts activity of international calibre, be it in visual arts, film, literature or the performing arts. This activity engages 2.3 million Irish citizens …