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Feasibility And Implementation Planning For The Centennial Of Powered Flight, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 2003 Dayton will produce an international yearlong celebration of the Centennial of Powered Flight. The 2003 Committee authorized Harrison Price Company (HPC) to prepare a Feasibility and Economic Planning Study for the Festival of Flight. The study is divided into nine sections including this Introduction which describes the Centennial of Flight background, the purpose of the 2003 Committee, the role and structure of the National Historic park and the study scope and methodology. Section two, Program Concept Parameters, outlines the content of the program. This includes programmatic content, and descriptions of the Festival of Flight program, Air Force Museum …

Montana Communities Explore Tourism Potential: Powder River, Laurel, And Hill Counties, Paul L. Grant, Norma P. Nickerson, Rita J. Black

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

As part of the Community Tourism Assessment Process (CTAP) of 1997, the residents of Powder River County, Laurel, and Hill County were surveyed to determine their opinions toward tourism development in their respective communities. The results were compared to a sample of statewide respondents.

Preliminary Project Assessment: The Centennial Of Flight Dayton, Ohio, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 2003, Dayton was to produce an international yearlong celebration of the Centennial of Powered Flight. The 2003 Committee authorized Harrison Price Company (HPC) to prepare a Feasibility and Economic Planning Study for the Festival of Flight. In follow-up to the Dayton site visit by Buzz Price and Mike Mitchell August 19 - 21, 1997 Harrison Price Company (HPC) was asked to submit a preliminary outline by September 15th concerning the developmental issues that needed to be addressed by the Committee. The report includes two sections: I. Study Scope and Methodology and II. Key Developmental Issues. HPC identified 14 key …

Nonresident Summer Travelers To Montana: Profiles And Characteristics, Josie Parrish, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from the 1996 summer nonresident travel survey for all visitors as well as characterized by first time/repeat visitors, primary reason for trip to Montana, and type of travel group. Travel group characteristics, purpose of trip to Montana, attractions to Montana, length of stay and types of accommodations, information sources, activity participation, flexibility of travel plans, pre-trip planning, and demographics are provided for each type of traveler.

Nonresident Summer Travelers To Montana: Market Profiles, Josie Parrish, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from the 1996 summer nonresident travel survey for all visitors, cultural visitors, Canadian visitors, and highway and air travelers. Report provides visitor characteristics based on type of traveler.

The Business Of Agritourism/Recreation In Montana, Rita J. Black, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Presents data from a convenience sample of farms/ranches in Montana that operate recreation businesses. Specific data include agricultural demographic information (e.g., acreage and income), recreation business data (e.g., popularity of activities offered, reasons for operating a recreation business, obstacles), and marketing information (e.g., origin of guests).

Breakfast At Cathal Brugha Street, Menu, 15th May 1997, Dublin Institute Of Technology

Menus of the 20th Century

No abstract provided.

Economic Impact Of Convention And Meetings To Montana: Methodological Attempts, Rita J. Black, Paul L. Grant

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlines the attempt to replicate a study in Montana orginally conducted nationally. The study was not completed because of an inability to obtain cooperation from the conference associations and hotel properties. This report explains the methodology and the difficulties encountered during the study attempt.

Montana Vision Travel Research: 1997, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlook for 1997 and Review of 1996

Bartenders Association Of Ireland - A History, James Peter Murphy

Books/Book Chapters

This publication is a chronology of the Bartenders Association of Ireland, An Cumann Tabhairnithe Eireann (BAI). The BAI evolved from the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild (UKBG) formed in 1934. The book deals with the many physiological, economic, social changes and technological developments in the beverage industry since 1948, it documents the introduction of cocktails and various beverages in Ireland during those years, provides an insight into social history and includes a pictorial record of the past half-century.

This book was reviewed in various trade publications and journals over the years, for example: Crean T & O'Connor E (2000) 'Saochar 25 …

Les Frère Jacques, Christmas Eve Menu, 1997, Les Frère Jacques

Menu Collection

No abstract provided.

Diary Of A Backpacker Rockstar: A Uni Student's Guide To Traveling Western Europe, Jason James Joseph Sloan

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

During the summer of 1996 I dedicated two months of my life to backpacking Western Europe. It was the most incredible experience of my life. It is my belief that many students at UNI would love to have the opportunity to travel as I did. In fact, a journey across Europe is completely within the reaches of the typical UNI student. Planning such a trip is systematic and reasonably simple. From obtaining passports to buying airline tickets and train passes, all aspects of planning a European backpacking excursion can be accomplished easily.

The Cellar Door Report: Margaret River Region Winery / Tourism Research, Robyn Morris, Chris King

Research outputs pre 2011

These recommendations have been designed to meet the requirements of the cellar door visitors and to address the weaknesses identified by the survey. All of these aspects listed in the ten points above need to be integrated into a marketing strategy. In view of the complex interrelationships that exist between tourism and the wineries and because of the importance of this relationship in the region it is critical that the Augusta-Margaret River Tourism Association and the Margaret River Wine Industry Association work together in the development of this marketing strategy. This collaborative approach will provide for a more integrated and …

Expansion Potentials At Citywalk, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In June of 1996, MCA requested that Harrison Price Company (HPC) review the expansion potentials of CityWalk once again, this time with the advantage of three years' operating experience. The proposal written in response to that request contained these tasks: CityWalk and its theater complex lead the way in defining a new concept for a mixed venue urban entertainment mix. The question before the house is how far to drive it? What is its rational expandability? The sequence of work contemplated is as follows: 1. Define attendance and revenue generation in existing Universal City elements 1990-1995, including the tour, cineplex, …

Three Communities Explore Tourism: Glacier County, Deer Lodge, And Livingston, Neal A. Christensen, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report covers existing nonresident visitation and expenditures in each community along with statewide comparisons. The report also presents results from resident opinion surveys conducted in each community and statewide.

Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association Wage And Benefit Survey 1996, Stephen M. Lebruto

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

During the summer months of 1994, the Dick Poe Sr. Institutes for Tourism Studies at the University of Central Florida conducted a survey of Central Florida hotel properties regarding wages paid and employee benefits. The project was sponsored by the Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association and supported by the Central Florida Hotel and Motel Association. This comprehensive study solicited 293 hotels for data on wages and benefits on 118 occupational/hourly job titles and 34 management/supervisory positions. The final report, summarizing data from 32 hotels and companies was mailed to all participating properties on August 24, 1994. The Central Florida Hotel …

Albuquerque Household Visitor Survey_Jun 1996, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research, John L. Temple

BBER Publications

In April 1996 the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) commissioned the Bureau of Business and Economic Research to survey households about guests from out-of-town staying with friends or relatives.

Comparative Analysis Of Madison River Recreation Use, R. Neil Moisey

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report compares the characteristics of recreation use on the Madison River. This report is one of four separate documents from the 1994-95 Missouri Madison Recreation Survey.

1994-95 Missouri Madison Recreation Survey, R. Neil Moisey, Stephen F. Mccool, Eric Schultz

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Summarizes the results of a year-round recreation survey on a 300 mile section of the Madison and Missouri Rivers from October 1994 to September 1995. About 5,000 visitors completed questionnaires at 100 recreation sites.

Tables Of Visitor Characteristics By Recreation Site, R. Neil Moisey

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report contains tables for the 1994-95 Missouri Madison Recreation Survey by recreation site. This report is one of four separate documents from the study.

The 1996 Outlook For Travel And Tourism In Montana, Norma P. Nickerson, Neal A. Christensen

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Summarizes Montana's 1995 performance and offers projections for 1996 in travel, tourism, and recreation. Produced for the annual Economic Outlook Seminar series sponsored by The University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

Tourism Growth In Singapore: An Optimal Target, Habibullah Khan, Sock-Yong Phang, Rex S. Toh

Research Collection School Of Economics

No abstract provided.

Cruise Lines Or The Islands: Who Is Getting The Top Dollars Out Of World Travelers In The Caribbean?, Daniel Jerusalmi

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

This paper will discuss the current tourism situation in the Caribbean. The two main topics of analyses are the cruise lines and different islands in the Caribbean. The two areas will be presented separately and at the end they will be linked for analyses and conclusion with the help of graphs, charts and surveys.

Puerto Rico, Curacao, Jamaica, and Barbados are the Caribbean islands chosen for this project.

Within the cruise lines section, the paper will review the history of the industry, the reasons behind today's great success, and possible outlooks for the future.

The Caribbean Islands section in this …

Analysis Of The Tourism Market In Bryan/College Station Texas, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained by the Cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, the Bryan and College Station: Chamber of Commerce, Convention, and Visitors Bureau as well as the Bryan Business Council to study the status of the tourism market in the area. Impetus for this effort was provided by development of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum (GBL) which was scheduled to open to the public in 1997 on the campus of Texas A&M University (TAMU). HPC was charged with the responsibility of recommending a strategy for increasing the participation of Bryan/College Station in the …

A Feasibility Study On The Automation Of Domestic Airline Passenger Customer Service Check-In Procedures For Far Part 121 Carriers, Don Michael Trevor Bennett

Master's Theses - Daytona Beach

This study was conducted in an attempt to determine whether airlines can benefit from a fully automated customer service system which will be used by major, Part 121, operators for domestic travel purposes only. The proposed system will be designed to alleviate airport terminals check-in counter congestion and improve customer service personnel effectiveness and efficiency.

Domestic traffic is expected to increase by 50 percent by the year 2004. An Automatic Ticketing and Baggage (ATB) system will allow passengers to process all flight related transactions only once. A self checking-in system allows a passenger to obtain boarding passes and destination bag …

Big Game, Big Bucks: The Alarming Growth Of The American Trophy Hunting Industry, Teresa Telecky, Doris Lin

Big-Game and Trophy Hunting Collection

The trophy hunting of exotic animals by American big game hunters is increasing at an alarming rate. Over 45,000 foreign animals were killed and imported to the U.S. by American trophy hunters in 1993, a 71% increase in only a four-year period. Among the imported trophies are thousands of threatened and endangered species, as well as species listed under CITES. The number of endangered and threatened species killed and imported by American trophy hunters increased by 83% in the same period. Three factors have contributed to the rising numbers of animals killed and imported by American trophy hunters: 1) The …

Strategic Plan For Fiesta Texas 1995 To 2000, Harrison Price Company, International Theme Park Services

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In early June, 1995, Fiesta Texas management met with Harrison Price of the Harrison Price Company (HPC) and Dennis Spiegel of International Theme Park Services (ITPS) to discuss redevelopment and strategic options with the aim of identifying and defining problems facing the organization. Out of that meeting the writing of a preliminary summary strategic business plan was authorized. It would attempt to express where the park was in its marketplace, and what might be done to improve its economic performance. Management requested that three alternative options be addressed and evaluated in the course of the work: 1. reducing costs (expenses …

Redevelopment Of Tivoli America In Knoxville As A Mixed-Venue Entertainment Attraction, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Tivoli America site by dint of Exposition history, location, and available land was in a position to function as the principal entertainment and recreation focal point for downtown Knoxville. It could serve as a catalyst for other downtown recreation and entertainment-oriented projects at Old City, Gateway Village and Volunteer Landing. The project became known as Tivoli America. Plans discussed for the park included improvements to open spaces and existing facilities, potential expansion of the art museum, development of a children's discovery museum, and significant private destination-oriented development at and around the former U.S. Pavilion from the fair, now demolished. …

Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association Wage And Benefit Survey, 1995, Stephen M. Lebruto

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

During the summer months of 1994, the Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies at the University of Central Florida conducted a survey of Central Florida hotel properties regarding wages paid and employee benefits. The project was sponsored by the Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association and supported by the Central Florida Hotel and Motel Association. This comprehensive study solicited 293 hotels for data on wages and benefits on 118 occupational/hourly job titles and 34 management/supervisory positions. The final report was mailed to all participating properties on August 24, 1994. The Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association contracted again with the Dick …

Letter: To Charles Spence From Edna Saffy, June 23, 1995, Edna Louise Saffy

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Letter to Charles Spence, President (Florida Community College at Jacksonville) from Edna Saffy Ph.D. referencing a request for budget approval of travel for President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts I n the amount of $995 for each meeting. Dr. Saffy was appointed to the committee by President Bill Clinton. Florida Community College at Jacksonville South Campus letterhead.