Archive for December, 2009

How does tourism affect circular flow in an economy?

I’m under the impression that an economy that did not previously have an international sector would develop one as a result of tourism. Because aren’t tourists considered an import? I just need help understanding how adding tourism to an economy changes the overall circular flow of the economy.
Okay, the tourism acting as more of an [...]

How to apply for Malaysian tourist visa from chennai?

Hi,
I’m planning to travel to Malaysia during the first week. I have to apply for a Malaysian tourist visa.
I just wanted to know the procedure for applying the tourist visa from Chennai.
Do I need to go through some agency or, is can it be applied directly by us.
Please let me know the forms and formalities [...]

where is maharashtra tourism office in hyderabad?

I don’t think there is Maharasthra tourism office in Hyderabad, Check with:
India Tourism
2nd Floor, Netaji Bhavan,
Himayatnagar,
Hyderabad – 500 063
Phone: +91-040-23261360
+91-040-23261363

What are the hindrances in development of tourism in India?

Hi I have to make a project on hindrances in development of tourism in India. Please help
The following are some of the hinderances;
1) Poor Infrastructure – India’s airports, railway stations, roads, are not at par with even asian developing countries like china, malaysia, thailand, UAE, etc. The shabby state of our infrastructure puts off [...]

What environmental, cultural and economical impact has tourism made in Europe and the USA?

Please list some things. Even one good answer is helpful!
Environmental impact – both, positive and negative.
Negative is because tourists damages environment, nature etc. a bit but it often is compensated by positive effects.
Positive is that then tourists spend money they finance environment-care, nature support, environment-friendly investments etc.
Cultural impact is in general positive because people exchange [...]

What institutes in singapore offer postgraduate qualifications in travel and tourism?

I have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my work experience is in banking but I wish to make a career change in the travel and tourism industry. What qualifications would I need to obtain to allow me to do so? any idea on which courses to take, preferably short term courses?
hi, i’ve lived [...]

How can I find information about tourism in europe (spain)?

My sister and I want to go Spain, and we do not know how to start looking for any places we would like to visit.
Are there groups of people that travel together as a tourist?
Any suggestion will be appreciated.
Thanks
There are lots of websites with information about destinations in Spain. Such as: http://www.tourspain.org/ , http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g187427-Spain-Vacations.html
http://www.spain.info/TourSpain/Home?Language=en , [...]

what is the difference between sustainable tourism and ecotourism?

there is no difference really, they are both mistaken concepts. no person needs to be a tourist anymore with such a vast array of media options to view and virtual experience anything the world has to offer. Tourism by its very nature is a self serving beast, we go somewhere because we want to and [...]

To your opinion,which country has poorly planned its tourism industry development?

How did the countrys trend change during the last five years?
Critically analyze the destination offer, including its support services to the tourism industry.
lol. go to the official North Korea website. It’s full of biased information and even has tourism information to set up your next visit.
www.korea-dpr.com

What content would you want to see on a tourism information site?

When travelling abroad if you check out tourist sites beforehand what aspects would make the site itself more attractive, the interactivity with guestbooks, the quality of the content, leads onto relevant webpages, photos, creative writing? Its a little side project im working on for Spanish tourism. Thanks in Advance!
Visa information!