Chapter+6+Exercises

__**Chapter 6 Exercise**__

Case Study Pg:117

1) List two reasons why Tribeca Film Festival is able to draw volunteers. = Tribeca Film Festival is able to draw volunteers because:- it was launched in an effort to help spur " the economic and spiritual revitalization of lower Manhattan and

2) List some challenges the film festival might face as a tourist destination. = Some challenges the film festival might face as a tourist destination are:- the weather might give them problem because if the weather is bad than many tourist might not want to visit that place, they might run out of food since there are so many people coming in every year, they might run out of electricity if they use too many energy.

Tech Notes Pg:119

- If you wanted to visit Papua New Guinea, would you find this web site useful? = I think that I would find this web site useful because it gives you information about the PNG's landscape, people and products. But I think it would be better if they gave more information about the places in there and the hotels. Also the economy and situation of the country.

The Electrical Channel Pg:120

Notes:- (Queen Victoria Ship)
 * She is a true Cunarder, proudly upholding our famous heritage and traditions,
 * Made of luxurious marbles, woods, plush carpets, rich fabrics and soft furnishings,
 * simply exudes elegance,
 * many diversions and distractions ensure,
 * there are many enrichment programs such as Cunard's Insights, Book club and Royal Astronomical Society (RAS),
 * Destination: Transatlantic Crossing, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal, Northern Europe and British Isles, Scandinavia, The Baltic and Iceland, Atlantic Isles and Canaries, USA ( Including Hawaii ) and Canada, Short Getaway Voyages, World Voyage and Extended Voyages.

Case Study Pg:121

1) Would a film festival be subject to seasonality? Why or why not? = Yes, I do think that a film festival would be subject to seasonality because many movies are released and many film festival are celebrated depending on the season. Many movies are released during winter and summer and the least are released during autumn and spring. This is because during summer, people enjoy coming to theater and film festivals and during winter its Christmas season, so people normally go watch movies and film festivals.

2) Why would a film festival be classified as a destinations? = A film festival would be classified as a destination because it is an entertainment center to people. Many poeple visit film festival as a gateaway from work and their social lives to enjoy movies and festivals. Most of them are celebrated during summer and winter.

Hot Property Pg:122

1) In what ways does Bellagio appeal to luxury travelers? = Ways that Bellangio appeals to luxury travelers are:- theme based Las Vegas megaresorts competing for billions of tourist dollars, its extensive art collection, world-renowned chefs, and designprofessionals who crreated a uniquely beautiful atmosphere. All the luxury brands shops, a championship golf course, and world-class spa.

2) What theme would you choose for a new Las Vegas destination resorts? = I would choose a megaresort with casino because Las Vegas is all about casinos and gambling.

World Market Pg:123

- Of the special markets that you patronize, what are some characteristics that might make them destinations? = Some characteristics that might make them destinations are:- those markets have to be a public entertainment center where people enjoy visiting, that market should have special places to visit,etc.

Profiles in Hospitality Pg:124

- Would you classify Anne Block's tours as "destination" tours? Why or why not? = I would classify Anne Block's tours as "destination" tours because she creates and leads tailor-made tours of both well known unusual sites and attractions in many countries. She also develops unique tours throughout the world.

Quick Check Pg: 126

1) What are destinations? Describe several types of destinations. = Destinations are the final stop of a journey, or the goal for travelers. Several types of destinations are:- destination geography,

2) What is a destination resort? = A destination resort is a resort property in a specific location wiht concentration of resources or facilities.

3) What is meant by the term //shoulder season//? = The term //shoulder season// is the period between the peek seasons of summer or winter (time when cruise lines reposition and schedule ships for the upcoming season's destinations).

Quick Check Pg:130

1) What does an intermediary do? = AN intermediary is an agent who doesn't work directly for a travel provider but sells his or her product for a fee.

2) What is the definition of //perishability//? = //Perisability// is the probability of a product ceasing to exist or becoming unusable within a limited amount of time.

3) What is the purpose of government tourism agencies? = The purpose of government tourism agencies is to promote tourism to their locales.

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