Chapter+6+Exercises

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Case Study The Tribeca Film Festival is able to draw volunteers because it earns money for a worthy cause and because there is so much entertainment (movies, media, and celebrities). The film festival is not linked with any hotels, so the people who travel to the Tribeca Film Festival have to find somewhere local to stay and have to pay for it. Also, it is pretty independent and tourists do not have an itinerary on what to do.

The Electronic Channel Carnival Cruises: -Caribbean cruises start at $179 -14 different locations to travel to -Can have a maximum of 5 travelers for booking -You can have a wedding on the cruise ship

Case Study I do not think that a film festival would be subject to seasonality. It seems like it could happen in any season because it is not like it is at a beach or a ski resort. However, there are free outdoor screenings in local parks so maybe this part could be affected a little bit by seasonality but overall the Tribeca Film Festival is not affected by seasonality. A film festival would be classified as a destination because it is the goal for travelers. People travel from far away to come to this film festival and that would make it the last place, or the only place, of their trip. According to the definition on page 118, destinations have already been developed to fill the needs of travelers. Film festivals fit the definition of this and would be classified as a destination.

Hot Property: The Bellagio features an extensive art collection, world-renowned chefs, and design professionals who created a uniquely beautiful atmosphere. There is also a shopping mall that features luxury brands, a championship golf course, and a world-class spa. If I were to choose a theme for a new Las Vegas destination resort, it would be one with pieces inspired from other places all over the world. For example, it would look like it was inspired by countries like Morocco.

World Market: It is a destination because it combines historical value with art, culture, restaurants, and unique scenery. I would also say that it has special tourist appeal because many people go there when the holidays are approaching.

Profiles in Hospitality: Yes, I would classify Anne Block's tours as "destination" tours. She takes people to well-known and unusual sites and attractions in cities such as Los Angeles, Paris, Venice, Rome, Barcelona and more. She even said "my trips take people beyond the conventional and deeper into the heart of each destination we visit. So yes, I would classify Anne Block's tours as "destination" tours.

Quick Check: 1) Destinations are the final stop of a journey, or the goal for travelers. Destinations people explore already exist or have been developed to fill the needs of travelers. Some examples of destinations are Plymouth, Massachusetts and Athens, Greece. 2) A destination resort is a resort property in a specific location with a concentration of resources or facilities in a localized area. 3) The shoulder season is the period between the peak seasons of summer or winter. It is a time when cruise lines reposition and schedule ships for the upcoming season's destination.

Quick Check: 1) An intermediary is an agent who does not work directly for a travel provider but sells his or her products for a fee. The intermediary is paid by commission. 2) Perishability is the probability of a product ceasing to exist or becoming unusable within a limited amount of time. 3) Government tourism agencies promote tourism to their locales. Funded primarily through tax dollars, these organizations collect information about visitors to the area. They study the data to identify travel trends and consumer behavior. This information can be very helpful to tourist businesses for planning marketing strategies that generate growth and income.