Chapter+2+Exercises

__**1.) Case Study**__ //**Part 1**// //**Part 2**// Some possible motives for taking a Dolphin Fleet tour would be, well first, to learn more about whales and to see how you can have a part in helping to conserve whales (maybe even dolphins too). These types of tours are very informative and you can maybe learn a lot about why preserving whales is important. You can also get involved with other organizations that are in affiliation with Dolphin Fleet and you would be doing your part in helping. Besides, by going on these tours, you're helping to support their business.
 * A tour boat business could have great economic benefits. People love going on tours and with attractions like whale watching or even something similar to the Boston Duck Tours for example, it could draw lots of tourists. Two other tour that could be considered as a boat tour is the boat that takes tourists over to Liberty and Ellis Island in New York. People can either get off the boat and explore or stay in and wait for the trip back. I know for a fact that this makes millions of dollars every year and it definitely benefits all.

2.) Electronic Channel At //American Airlines//, the cost of two adult flights from New York to Los Angeles is $454. And at //Expedia//, the cost of two adult flights from New York to Los Angeles is $465.

__ 3.) **Ethics and Issues (//page 30)//** __ I believe that the only way to do this would be to place strict rules on activity around the coral reef. The only other way //would// actually be to reduce traffic through these areas. Abercrombie & Kent impacts tour locations by offering luxury accommodations and vacations with low-environmental impact. Other tour operations can help protect the environment by following in A&K's footsteps; they can help promote conservation, cooperate with locals and the government, and start projects to help protect the ecosystem.
 * 4.) Hot Property** **(//page 31)//**
 * How does A&K impact its tour locations?
 * What can tour operations do to protect the environment?

__**5.) Internet Activity**__ Abercrombie and Kent is a global organization that specializes in luxury tours along with the idea of preserving the natural wildlife. It was originally started in Kenya, Africa back in 1962 and today Abercrombie and Kent exists in over 100 countries, on all seven continents.

__**6.) Math Check**__

__**7.) Profiles in Hospitality (page 36)**__ Some needs and services that travel agents need to consider for tourists with disabilities are things like: do the hotels/other venues have stuff like handicapped doors, handicapped bathrooms, handicap parking, and do these places have medical care on hand (in case something happens). Also for those who need it, are these hotels/other venues wheelchair accessible and are there ASL persons who can sign to a deaf person, for example. Things like this would make people with disabilities have a easier time while on vacation.

__**8.) Quick Check //(page 33)//**__ The economic multiplier is the process of how money filters through a local economy and is spent and re-spent, creating income for other businesses. Sustainable tourism is important because it allows a destination that would support locals along with tourists and still make a low impact on the environment and local culture. This will have no affect on future generations. One positive thing about tourism is the fact that people get to travel while exploring new places and cultures. One negative is that tourism can negatively impact a culture after a while. It can even change a country's culture and that's not necessarily a good thing.
 * What is the //economic multiplier//?
 * Why is sustainable tourism important?
 * What is one positive and one negative impact of tourism?

__**9.) Tech Notes //(page 33)//**__ I think that this scan is a good idea but is it accurate? And what will be done to a person who is found to have explosive residue on them? Some passengers feel that this could cause delays but I don't think it would because it couldn't take longer that airport security, for example. Plus, its less evasive than airport security. They don't seem to realize hat by doing this, they are being kept safe. So I don't see why this is such a concern. Of course many people, including me, have no idea of all that goes into this but from a traveler's stand-point, they should expect to go through security. And it seems like any other security checkpoint to me.

__**10.) World Market**__
 * I think there are a wide range of travelers that would travel to Bora Bora, including couples, families, or even people who prefer to travel alone. Families can spend time together, couples can be alone and escape from the world for a few days, and someone traveling by themselves might go just to relax and have a weekend to themselves.

__**11.) Notes**__ __//Business Plans//__ //__School Based Learning__// __//Business Week News//__ - the remote resorts - relaxing spas - the price ($15 a night for a Cabana; includes hammock and mosquito net) - Location (from nearest city; 10 miles) - snorkeling/scuba-diving (on the giant reef) - the freshwater springs - Info on the pyramids and how to visit them - the 300,000 acre nature park
 * //Type of business:// Dance Business / //Event:// Dance Competition / //Elements:// Venue or auditorium, bathrooms, changing rooms, hotel rooms, food, enough space for everyone, promotion, costume, etc.
 * Iran and Saudi Arabia wouldn't be a good place for people to travel to because both are in the middle of a struggle to improve their country, both are known for harboring terrorists, and both are not safe places for most people to visit.
 * Things that draw people to the Yucatan are the white sandy beaches, the peaceful (and quiet) atmosphere, the spas, the turquoise water, lush jungles, snorkeling/scuba-diving, the pyramids, the wildlife, and the Mayan culture/ruins.
 * Features I would mention would be
 * I would offer this package to any adventurous person because they'll be doing a lot of adventurous things on this trip. If someone is looking for some luxury hotel, this trip would not be for them.