1. The Impact of Hospitality and Tourism Chapter 2 Visual project

2. The Lifecycle of a Destination Destinations have a lifecycle… -Introduction OOnce 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 AAs 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 TThe 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 UUnless the destination can start appealing to a new accidence for has some type of revival, it will start to decline.

3. 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.

4. Cruise Line vacationing Royal Caribbean Cruise -Prices  Rooms on ship and ticket price( 2 adults) -Stateroom: Total $2,831.46 Guest 1Guest 2$1,415.73 2(room)$1,225.00(ticket) Air fare American Airlines To Tampa: $502 per person To Boston from Tampa: $366 per person

5. 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

6. Cruise Line Vacationing-Attrctions Attractions In Tampa Segway experience-Tours Prices:  $65 for a two hour tour!

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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