The Impact of Hospitality and Tourism

Chapter 2 Visual project

The Lifecycle of a DestinationDestinations have a lifecycle…-Introduction 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 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 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 Unless 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 $2,831.46 Guest 1 Guest 2$1,415.73 2(room) $1,415.73 2(room)$1,225.00(ticket) $1,225.00(ticket)Air fareAmerican AirlinesTo Tampa: $502 per personTo Boston from Tampa: $366 per person

Cruise Line vacationing-Attractions

Attractions In Tampa-The Florida AquariumGeneral 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 TampaSegway experience-ToursPrices: $65 for a two hour tour!

   

Cruise Line Vacationing- Attractions

Cozumal Mexico Attractions-Palancar ReefPricing $50 per person 13 years and up $35 per person 8 to 12 years of ageDescription 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 ToursPricing $240 for a tour ranging from 1-4 passengers $40 additional for any other passengersDescription 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 ofall crowds for many reasons. The food The convince of travel Entertainment from one destination to another

Cruise Line Vacationing

In conclusion, cruise line vacationsare a very fun way to travelhowever, this type of tourism doeshave its effect on the economy andthe environments in the surroundingareas.

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