The Impact of Hospitality and Tourism Chapter 2 Visual project
The Lifecycle of a Destination Destinations have a lifecycle… -Introduction OOnce tourists find out about a new destination, news spreads fairly quickly and at this stage, the destination is at its peak in its popularity. -Growth AAs this destination continues at its peak more and more tourist dollars enter that area and better facilities are built to continue to attract new tourists and businesses. -Maturation TThe business becomes stronger and more steady, but at this point it is no longer growing. More ventures have moved onto new destinations while dependable become more frequent visitors. -Decline UUnless the destination can start appealing to a new accidence for has some type of revival, it will start to decline.
Phase of Cruise Line Vacationing The Cruise line vacationing business is a growing industry and because of this it is in the maturation process of a destinations lifecycle.
Cruise Line vacationing Royal Caribbean Cruise -Prices Rooms on ship and ticket price( 2 adults) -Stateroom: Total $2, Guest 1Guest 2$1, (room)$1,225.00(ticket) Air fare American Airlines To Tampa: $502 per person To Boston from Tampa: $366 per person
Cruise Line vacationing-Attractions Attractions In Tampa -The Florida Aquarium General Admission Prices: Adults$21.95 $19.75 Seniors 60+$18.95$17.05 Children under 12 $16.95 Children 2 & under free
Cruise Line Vacationing-Attrctions Attractions In Tampa Segway experience-Tours Prices: $65 for a two hour tour!
Cruise Line Vacationing- Attractions Cozumal Mexico Attractions -Palancar Reef Pricing $50 per person 13 years and up $35 per person 8 to 12 years of age Description The Cozumal reef site spans over two major coal formations; the Palancar Reef and the Columbia Reef. This excursion takes visitors on a 3-4 hour tour of the reef with two 45 min snorkeling stops.
Cruise Line Vacationing- Attractions Cozumal Mexico Attractions -Tulum Mayan Ruins Private Tours Pricing $240 for a tour ranging from 1-4 passengers $40 additional for any other passengers Description This day tour guided by a professional tour guide provides tourists with a stressful and relaxing day while enjoying the ancient Mayan ruins.
Economic Impact The Cruise line vacationing industry has provided port states with a lot of annual revenue. This accumulated revenue then goes to support the infrastructure of that local economy as well as the maintenance cost of that area be such an important destination due to its ports.
Environmental Impact Cruise Ship vacationing is a great way to travel and enjoy a vacation as it provided tourists with a comforted trip while stopping at beautiful destinations. However, this does have an effect on the environment. Cruise Ships generate 21,000 gallons of sewage One ton of garbage 170,000 gallons of was from sinks, showers and laundry More than 25 pounds of batteries, fluorescent lights, medical waste, and expired chemicals Up to 6,400 gallons of oily bilge water from engines On average about 8,500 water bottles that don’t get recycled
Why Cruise Lines? Cruise line vacations attract people of all crowds for many reasons. The food The convince of travel Entertainment from one destination to another
Cruise Line Vacationing In conclusion, cruise line vacations are a very fun way to travel however, this type of tourism does have its effect on the economy and the environments in the surrounding areas. END