Essays on Tourism Literature Reviews

This literature review explores the relationship between employee retention and competitive advantage accrued within the hospitality industry with a focus on the strategies employed by London hotels.... The review of the literature also examines the diverse human resource strategies and frameworks .... his literature review aims at exploring the relationship between employee retention and competitive advantage accrued within the hospitality industry with a concerted focus on the strategies employed by London hotels....

This literature review "Film-Induced Tourism in China" focuses on a leisure and income-generating activity, which has been formed through the hybridization of show business and tourism business.... ccording to Echtner and Ritchie (1991), literature has widely recognised that the image of a destination greatly influences a tourist's choice on his/her most appropriate destination site.... In China, film-induced tourism has been defined as a total success....

roduction/operations maangement, International Journal of management reviews, Vol.... There has been limitations to the research as most of the literature available is more than 5-6 years old and hence the current scenario could not be ascertained.... This review assesses to what extent national cultures impact the operations of hospitality enterprises across national boundaries....

The paper "Defining Sustainable Tourism" is a good example of a literature review on tourism.... The paper "Defining Sustainable Tourism" is a good example of a literature review on tourism.... World tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as tourism which brings about the management of the various resources in a manner that aesthetic, social, and economic needs are able to be satisfied while at the same time cultural integrity....

The paper 'The Relationship between tourism and Climate Change' is divided into two major sections, each one of them containing specific information about the subject of tourism and climate change.... In the first section, a detailed evaluation of the connection between tourism and climate change is presented.... In the first one, different ways in which tourism contributes to climate change are examined.... On the other hand, the different ways in which climate change affects tourism as a whole are examined as well....

hapter II Review of the literature ………………………… 13 ... Review of the literature ... Thus, representation is the key theme in a post colonial world, whether it is in politics, literature or sports (Bale and Cronin 2003).... The primary thrust of the economic planning is to invest in the development of oil and gas reserves, while at the same time promoting foreign investment in non energy sectors, including tourism and hospitality (The World FactBook 2011: Online)....

The paper 'Tourism in Peru' is a convincing example of the literature review on tourism.... The paper 'Tourism in Peru' is a convincing example of the literature review on tourism.... The amalgamation of political and economic instability, terrorist activities along a solemn cholera outbreak had adverse effects on the tourism industry of the country.... The amalgamation of political and economic instability, terrorist activities along a solemn cholera outbreak had adverse effects on the tourism industry of the country....

"Defenition of tourism Industry" paper discusses the definitions provided by three authors regarding the terms tourism and tourist and outlining the strengths and weaknesses of their definitions.... One of the strengths provided in the above definition is that tourism is also a planned activity and a deliberate process undertaken by a tourist with a primary objective of satisfying his own felt deprivation.... uite unbelievably, there is still a current lack of agreement or recognition at what even the most basic terms and concepts such as tourism; tourist and tourism industry means (Cooper, Fletcher, Gilbert and Wanhill, 1993)....

acro-economic factors, especially currency fluctuation, have significant impact on tourism in a country.... acro-economic factors, especially currency fluctuation, have significant impact on tourism in a country.... Currency fluctuation has had negative impacts on tourism in Switzerland because it has led to high prices that have discouraged will-be tourists to shy away from visiting the country.... tourism in Switzerland Macro-economic factors, especially currency fluctuation, have significant impact on tourism in a country....

The literature review "Authentic Leadership Models" presents the models that have been used over the past few decades are first introduced and these include transactional, transformational, charismatic, and ethical leadership.... literature Review of Leadership Models Introduction Models that have been used over the past few decades are first introduced and these include transactional, transformational, charismatic, and ethical leadership.... Thus, current literature on leadership discusses group properties such as collective, shared, or inclusive....

irkus reviews 71, no.... [The [The [The Politics and War in Afghanistan during the Novel "The Kite Runner" Nobody can deny this authentic truth that no piece or work of literature can avoid or neglect the contemporary influences.... outed as the first Afghan novel written in English, Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner makes up part of the growing branch of Muslim American immigrant literature (along with Diana Abu-Jaber's Crescent and Laila Halaby's West of the Jordan , both published in 2003)....

The paper 'Difficulties and Alternative Sources of Raising Finance to Small Businesses' is a fascinating example of a finance & accounting literature review.... literature Review on Small and Medium Enterprises' Access to Credit and Support in South Africa.... However, procurement of finance from various sources itself requires some expenses (Department of Economic Development, tourism and the Arts, 2011).... epartment of Economic Development, tourism and the Arts, 2011....

he literature related to global purchasing has used in various terms and definition.... ilson (1995) presented an extensive literature study about the antecedents of global supply management.... oncepts and views derived from previous supply chain literature suggest that, the primary task of supply chain management is to manage the external resources, such as collaborative business partners, suppliers etc....

This could be through blogs, reviews or videos that inspire the potential travellers to travel.... It is imperative to note that most travellers read reviews from others and tourist and travel operators must take the opportunity of being part of the conversation in the sharing of this information.... The paper "tourism Information Technology" states that there is a correlation between the internet and travel and tourism products and services (Christian, 2001)....

The literature published in regard to this subject is critically analyzed aiming to identify the views of Saudi consumers on the seasonal sales developed by the international brands.... The response of Saudi consumers to these brands is significant, as it is revealed through the literature published in the particular issue.... On the other hand, the review of the relevant literature has proved that the increase of consumer confidence in the sales of international brands can be achieved only through specific marketing strategies....

In the paper 'Gastronomy as a Product of tourism' the relationship between gastronomy and tourism has been explored.... Of particular interest was the means by which gastronomy could be seen as originating from tourism.... GASTRONOMY AS A PRODUCT OF tourism ... iscuss the means by which gastronomy can be understood as a tourism product. ... In some places gastronomy has been created and developed through tourism activities....

The paper "Critically Discussing Sustainable Tourism" is a perfect example of a literature review on tourism.... The paper "Critically Discussing Sustainable Tourism" is a perfect example of a literature review on tourism.... Discuss this statement, drawing on the readings and peer-reviewed academic literature in the field of sustainable tourism. ... tourism, being one of the largest industries in the world, is important as it drives the economies of many countries across the world....

Both literature and empirical evidence should be taken under consideration, when in an attempt to link leisure and tourism behaviour.... This provides an intangible representation of the affiliation based on a significant assessment of the current literature on pleasure-oriented environments.... The paper "The New tourism and Leisure Environment" observes that often leisure and tourism are considered in isolation while tourism and leisure service providers should see a clear link between the two evaluating the implications of these relationships for the understanding and management of tourism....

The paper 'tourism Policy' seeks to justify that tourism and crime are inextricably linked, to explain why this connection exist, and what policy options are available for combating crime and/or terrorism.... The document will further explain if tourism policy alone can control the problem.... tourism, crime as well as terrorism seem, in a number of respects, to profoundly reflect disagreeing world views.... According to O'Connor and Stafford (351), tourism entails freedom of travel and movement, and also is a moderately useful means of distributing cultural practices and ideas....

The paper "Gastronomy as Tourism Product" is an outstanding example of a tourism literature review.... The paper "Gastronomy as Tourism Product" is an outstanding example of a tourism literature review.... Gastronomy as tourism Product ... astronomy as tourism Product ... This report however, explores ways through which gastronomy can be understood as a tourism product utilizing wine trail and farm stay visit experiences....

literature Review 3 Reference List 19 2.... literature Review 2.... However, a thorough review of the literature reveals that there are two main categories for the consumption of luxury goods.... Though there is lack of literature but some of the studies have involved deep insight into the relationship between the brand relationship and value.... Recently some other categories were also added like airlines, home furnishing, private banking, tourism, hotels and luxury automobiles (Chevalier and Mazzalovo, 2008)....

Some of the literature has identified that often catering is not as responsible as the rest of the holiday, and many responsible tourist destinations do not stress the importance of sustainable foodstuffs (Reisinger & Turner, 2003).... The paper "Consumers Attitudes and Behaviour towards Responsible tourism" highlights that there are a number of gaps that have been identified in this study, primarily the lack of budget options, which can make responsible tourism unlikely to appeal to the tourist market as a whole....

Cold War Holidays: American tourism in France by Christopher Endy The book highlights the proceedings of the Cold War years with regard to tourism and focuses on the Franco-American relationship after the Second World War.... As a result, this paper seeks to review the efforts made to enhance the Franco-American relationship during the Cold War, paying attention to tourism as presented in this book.... Cold War Holidays: American tourism in France by Christopher Endy The book highlights the proceedings of the Cold War years with regard to tourism and focuses on the Franco-American relationship after the Second World War....

This literature review "Is Sustainable Tourism Achievable" discusses tourism that has been considered as an option for sustainable development.... tourism plays a vital role in trade and liberalization and enhancing the economies of the respective countries.... Despite the positive effect that tourism imposes it also has negative impacts.... Unrestrained tourism expansion can inflict unfavorable force on the physical and social settings....

The paper "Tourism and Sustainable Development in Thailand" is an outstanding example of a tourism literature review.... The paper "Tourism and Sustainable Development in Thailand" is an outstanding example of a tourism literature review.... In recent decades, the world has been experiencing a boom in tourism.... In recent decades, the world has been experiencing a boom in tourism.... In recent decades, the world has been experiencing a boom in tourism....

The paper "Effective Management for Sustainable tourism" discusses sustainable tourism, impacts of tourism, values of Market economics, and mass tourism.... Sustainable tourism is believed to be a value orientation in which managing tourism effects need to be considered first over market economics.... According to Hall and Lew (1998) development of sustainable tourism requires policies that are scale and context-specific....

This paper 'tourism by Florian Von Donnersmarck' is an analysis of the movie tourism.... It explains the various thematic connotations in regard to tourism.... The movie tourism is one of the best movies that depict the challenges the factors that can promote tourism within a state or region.... tourism by Florian Von Donnersmarck ... This paper is an analysis of the movie tourism....

It reviews and presents literature on relationships between the concepts and integrates these with concepts of the adaptation level theory and social exchange theory.... The paper 'Factors of Consumer Satisfaction' is an impressive example marketing literature review.... The paper 'Factors of Consumer Satisfaction' is an impressive example marketing literature review.... literature Review Consumers demand for and purchase goods with the aim of meeting their needs....

The author examines the positive and negative effects of tourism in the UK.... The positive impacts outweigh the negative impacts since in most countries tourism is considered as the driver of economic growth.... The negative impacts of tourism activities include the degradation of the environment.... The Effects of tourism on the United Kingdom's Economy s Introduction tourism is travelling for business, recreational, or leisure purposes (Singh, 2008)....

An essay "Social Responsibility and Financial Performance" reports that the main motive behind this literature review is to conduct an analysis through various studies in order to provide an understanding of the role of corporate social responsibility on financial performance.... The main motive behind this literature review is to conduct an analysis through various studies in order to provide an understanding of the role of corporate social responsibility on financial performance and shareholders' value. ...

The paper 'Information Technology in the tourism Industry' discusses Information Technology in relation to the tourism industry.... Information Technology in the tourism Industry ... Just like virtually all sectors in which it has penetrated, IT has various applications in the tourism industry.... This paper discusses Information Technology in relation to the tourism industry.... As a result, there are new IT opportunities within the tourism industry....

This literature review "Impacts of Terrorism on International Tourism" discusses tourism that is characterized by consumption that is based on faith and trust.... Terrorism significantly damages that faith and trust thus destabilizing the tourism system through demand fluctuations.... Terrorist groups appear to have realized the role played by international tourism in the growth of countries, and they have also realized that that international travel and international hotel and accommodation services are the two of the most important factors in international tourism....

This literature review "How International Tourism Has Contributed to Climate Change" discusses international tourism as the biggest and most hastily developing industry globally, but scores of the most well-liked tourist destinations rely much on the natural environment for their attraction.... ow International tourism Has Contributed to Climate Change ... nternational tourism according to Becken (2007, p.... Importantly, international tourism is a fundamental activity to the visited countries as it offers economic, educational, cultural, as well as social benefits....

The paper "International Business Management Control" is a perfect example of a literature review on management.... The paper "International Business Management Control" is a perfect example of a literature review on management.... A large number of literature are available for strategic management as well as corporate management (Hofer, 1977; Argenti, 1980; Ansoff, 1987; Chaffee, 1985; Chandler, 1997; Mintzberg and Waters, 1985; Quinn, 1980; Porter, 1980; Steiner, 1979)....

This literature review "Impact of Globalization on International Tourism" focuses on a style of international integration, which evolved from the interchange of products, ideas and various aspects of culture all across the globe and its impact on tourism.... The international tourism sector exhibits an ever-expanding industry assuring wider scopes of development.... However, due to the larger domain of activities, the impacts caused by international tourism can be categorized under both positive and negative sections....

The paper "Panama Papers Global Scandal " is an outstanding example of a finance and accounting literature review.... The paper "Panama Papers Global Scandal " is an outstanding example of a finance and accounting literature review.... The aim of this literature review is to examine and explain the reasons why tax haven is a common practice in the modern world.... In the process, this literature review relates the objectives with the “Panama Papers” case....

This literature review "Authenticity in Tourism" focuses on an issue that is real, a culture that is genuine, and not interfered with.... The modern-day tourism has come under a lot of criticism for destroying authenticity through commercialization and commoditization of culture.... tourism is a journey in search of authenticity.... The modern day tourism has come under a lot of criticism for destroying authenticity.... tourism is a journey in search of authenticity....

The goal of the review "Ethics and Employment Relations in Hospitality and tourism Industry" is to summarize the importance of implementing the code of practice in the management of the hospitality and tourism industry.... Today the difficulties confronted by the hospitality industry is due to the fact that despite setting a code of practice, guidelines are not followed which has transformed the tourism industry into an era followed by adversity....

Travel In Canada: Canada's tourism Industry Name Professor Institution Course Date Travel In Canada: Canada's tourism Industry Introduction The tourism industry in Canada has had many developments in the 21st century.... To carry out effective media coordination, there is the involvement through magazines and newspaper articles Summary The article, Discover Canada with the Help of Canadians, posted in the New York Times on 15 November 2011 indulges in the Canadian tourism industry....

This literature review "Small Business Development in the Tourism Industry" focuses on policies that have helped advance the level of innovation and creativity.... literature concerning entrepreneurship documents that entrepreneurs possess distinct attributes that enable them to become successful.... Such policies increase the potential of countries to boost their economic development through tourism entrepreneurship.... The tourism industry also deals with an immeasurable product....

The literature review "'Building a Culture of Peace through Tourism" demonstrates the socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism in China.... Just as China has begun to open its economic markets to global trade, it has also begun to open its doors to international tourism.... The Chinese people and government will now have to assess how tourism will affect socio-cultural life.... Socio-cultural and Economic Impacts of tourism in China Just as China has begun to open its economic markets to global trade, it has also begun to open its doors to international tourism....

This literature review "Management Issues in Indigenous Australian Tourism" presents cultural heritage for a long time now that has been cherished by many communities all over the world.... Indigenous communities, tourism stakeholders, the Australian public, and the government must redress the contradictions and problems of indigenous culture that surrounds Australian life in ensuring the sustainable future of indigenous tourism.... I have significantly improved my knowledge of Australian indigenous tourism which has helped me in appreciating our diverse cultures and traditions....

Critical reviews of any kind are blocked in a systematic manner, while positive reviews are always generously encouraged.... The job of such agencies is largely limited to providing freebees to travel journalists, in expectation of getting positive reviews from them.... The author has rightly explored the idea of tourism to involve many things that go beyond travel, as it educates and entertains the traveler about culture, way of life and environment of the proposed destination....

The review "Marketing Strategy of Apple in China" focuses on the critical analysis of the existing academic literature which shall inform on Apple's marketing strategy in China include principles relating to global business, such as the analysis of the international marketing environment.... pple's Marketing Strategy in China literature Review Overview This chapter presents a survey of the existing academic literature which shall informon the analysis of data in answer to the research questions....

The "Natural Environment, People, History, Tourist Activities and Heritage Resources of Turkey" paper analyses the impacts of tourism on Turkish society.... The country has turned out to be a famous global destination for spas, health care, and culture tourism in the past few years.... tourism in Turkey ... n Turkey, tourism is mainly concentrated on a number of seaside resorts, historical sites along with its Mediterranean and Aegean Sea coasts....

The paper "Marketing of Cars Depending on Affinity Groups in America and the Middle East" is an outstanding example of a management literature review.... The paper "Marketing of Cars Depending on Affinity Groups in America and the Middle East" is an outstanding example of a management literature review.... The paper "Marketing of Cars Depending on Affinity Groups in America and the Middle East" is an outstanding example of a management literature review....

The paper "Fundamental Characteristics of the Hospitality and tourism" discusses that hospitality and event sectors are interrelated.... Moreover, such events attract funds to the region, and in total, they promote the tourism and the hospitality industry in the area.... undamental Characteristics of the Hospitality, tourism, and Event Executive summary Hospitality, tourism, and event industries have witnessed a boom as a result of increased affluence and expansion of travel and business sectors....

The paper "Gastronomy as a Critical Ingredient in the Tourism Sector" is an outstanding example of a tourism literature review.... The paper "Gastronomy as a Critical Ingredient in the Tourism Sector" is an outstanding example of a tourism literature review.... The competition is particularly intense in the tourism sector as each of these countries tries to market itself as having the best tourist destination sites than the others.... The competition is particularly intense in the tourism sector as each of these countries tries to market itself as having the best tourist destination sites than the others....

The paper 'Approaches to Sustainable tourism' states that the tourism industry has experienced growth around the world with millions of tourists moving in and out of countries.... The movements of tourism to new environments have certain impacts on the destinations, it is through this realization that the concern of sustainability stems in.... Sustainable tourism endeavors to ensure that the impact of tourism activity exerts the lowest effect on the environment as well as the local culture where it takes place....

However, regardless of this increase, reviews of previous studies have demonstrated that they mainly emphasized on exploring the recruiting and selecting activities employed by the business and not its relation to strategy and performance of the business.... The paper "Importance of Recruitment and Selection to the Performance of an Organization" is a wonderful example of a literature review on human resources.... 2013, Management of tourism and hospitality services....