https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz Made with joy en-us 2018-10-11 03:11:35 UTC 2018-12-12 15:43:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291545432 11.10.2018 Asia Presentation

Yuu's Group
Jeju Island

Things I've learned:
1. Number of Chinese tourists declined because of the feud between Korea and China
2. Jeju is an environmentally conscious island, and targets to be carbon free by 2030
3. Only UNESCO Water Heritage and Biosphere Reserve in the world

Q: What type of tourists are targeted?
A: Eco tourists, leisure tourists, adventure travellers]]> 2018-10-11 03:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291545432 inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291547223 Q: What are your recommendations to improve Jeju Island as a tourist destination?
A: Limit tourists to Jeju Island to reduce overcrowding ]]> 2018-10-11 03:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291547223 inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291547637 Q: Which stage in Butler's Tourism Life Cycle
A: Stagnation... The destination is too over popular.

It is actually a mature destination.]]> 2018-10-11 03:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291547637 inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291547845 Q: Why did tourist arrival decrease in 2016?
A: Korean Chinese feud. Political, has something to do with k-pop?]]> 2018-10-11 03:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291547845 inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291548331 Q: If the Jeju Island is too over popular, then why did you choose this destination to further promote?
A: Because they're interested with South Korea... ]]> 2018-10-11 03:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291548331 inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291551823 Presentation (Tanya and Ria)
Vietnam

3 things I've learned about Vietnam:
- There is suitable accommodation and activities for allocentric/adventurous tourists and psychocentric tourists who prefer staying in more quiet places
- 10k Vietnamese Dong is equal to 1.8rm (very high inflation)
- Largest increase in international tourist arrivals in Asia

Q: What would you say is a challenge in getting tourists to visit Vietnam?
A: traffic safety

Q: Why do you think Vietnam is a good choice to present to a tour operator?
A: Because of the amenities, accessibility and attractions that are suitable to all types of tourists ]]> 2018-10-11 04:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/291551823 inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/293197176 Oceania Presentation (16.10.2018 - Tuesday) - Ivory

3 things I learned:
1. Fiji has only one UNESCO World Heritage Site
2. Tourists can swim with sharks
3. There is a statue of a woman sleeping in a forest

Q: What (do you think) is the biggest challenge for tourism development in Fiji?
A: "The main culture of Fiji is Indian and it is not as appealing to tourists because of it...." Accessibility is also a challenge due to the long haul flights.]]> 2018-10-16 07:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/293197176 inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/305793103 Africa Presentation (19.11.2018) - Brian, Minseo

3 things I learned:
1. Table mountain is one of the top 30 most photographed landmarks in the world, home to many unique species of flora and fauna
2. Most arrivals to Cape Town are domestic
3. FIFA World Cup contributed to the modernized infrastructure in Cape Town

Q: Why did they choose this destination as a sales pitch to a tour operator when it's already one of the destinations that generates the most tourism arrivals and receipts in Africa? (According to UNWTO)
A: There are other countries that deserve more attention for tourism promotion such as Namibia.

Q: Any direct flights to South Africa from Asia? 
A: Need VISA. Not many direct flights from other continents. Direct flights from Singapore and Hong Kong.

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3 things I learned:
1. Religion in Tunisia is 99% Muslim
2. Great Mosque in Hammamet was built in the 15th Centurey, restored in the 1990s, tourists cannot enter
3. North of Tunisia offers Europe's view, South offers Africa's view

Q: Is it a must to be a Muslim in Tunisia? Is there religious freedom?
A: It's not a must to be a muslim, but there is sort of a stigma around those who aren't Muslim

Q: Cuisine?
A: It's mostly Arabian

Q: Transportation most common?
A: Metered taxi

Q: Biggest challenge for tourism development in Tunisia?
A: Terrorist attacks, political conflicts, environment - South is a dessert ]]> 2018-11-22 04:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/306903845 inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/308136309 Middle East Bahrain Presentation (27.11.2018) - Riffath, Haneen, Suha

3 things I learned:
1. There is a bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Saudi Arabians dominate the tourist visits to Bahrain
2. Tree of Life: 4 Century old tree, one of the natural wonders of the world, represents magic of life
3. Bahrain is a major exporter of pearls, if you find any pearls you get to keep them, tourists can collect clams (up to 60 per person)
4. They have freedom of religion, in spite of being 70% Muslim

Q: Since there is inequality of the sexes, how is the social development of Bahrain, in terms of women empowerment?
A: More and more women being appointed for high posts within the govt of Bahrain - Jewish woman elected as the ambassador for USA

Q: What does Bahrain do to preserve and maintain the Hawar Island wildlife reserve? How important is preserving the Hawar Island for them?
A: Very important since it's their only remaining wildlife reserve. Remote to the main Bahrain island, it has a cultural essence, because it is a way of reminiscing what originally was there. 
They offer day tours and limiting tourists/visitors to preserve and reduce the negative impacts that may be caused.]]> 2018-11-27 07:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/308136309 inshaahmed14 https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/308172718 Americas Presentation (15.11.2018) - Nasrin's group
3 things I learned:
1. Median age in Bolivia is 24
2. Yungas road is the world's most dangerous road
3. Titi Monkey is a species of monkey that is only found in Bolivia

Q: Are there any actions being taken against drunk drivers?
A: Yes. Zero-tolerance policy for offenders, revokes license after first DUI license and fines.]]> 2018-11-27 09:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/inshaahmed14/1ztxn806gcoz/wish/308172718