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"[S]elling holidays is like selling dreams" (Holloway and Humphreys, 2012, p.10) and dreams live from inspiration as the initial impulse for planning holidays. Due to the tourism characteristic of mostly providing intangible products and services, “the tourism industry is highly information intensive and information is its lifeblood” (Benckendorff, Sheldon, & Fesenmaier, 2014, p.5). Consequently, information is key for consumers and tourism businesses to come together and to create a memorable…

well as focused on how to improve the validity and reliability of the measure (Üstün et al., 2010a). In order to effectively transform the WHODAS II into the WHODAS 2.0, the WHO initiated a series of application studies across 19 countries in the world. Trained interviewers applied the WHODAS 2.0 to individuals from the general population, and the results were compared in order to determine if the assessment more effectively measured disability and an individual’s health status (Üstün et…

Tourism, according to United Nation World Tourism Organization (Tourism Glossary, 2014), is “a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes. These people are called visitors (which may be either tourists or excursionists; residents or nonresidents) and tourism has to do with their activities, some of which involve tourism expenditure.” The first thing that needs…

the years, Palawan has become one of the most sought destinations in the Philippines. Boasting its immaculate beaches, translucent water, vast limestone and breathtaking underworld, Palawan has been a regular in the list of the best islands in the world. But where will you go first? Which is better and which should you prioritize in your itinerary? El Nido or Coron? The answer depends on your personality. Are you the romantic beach bum or the adventure-filled junkie? Do you prefer a laid back…

4.1.1 Scope of Tourism in India India has the Himalayan ranges in the north, a long coastline surrounded by seas in the south. In addition, India is rich in varied landscapes, enchanting historical sites and royal cities, clean beaches, serene mountain retreats, rich cultures and festivities to enjoy and rejuvenate. In any part of the year, India can offer a wide selection of destinations and experiences. In summer, there are lovely retreats amidst the heady beauty in the Himalayas or the…

Dona Paula Beach Description Known as one of the most romantic beaches of Goa, Dona Paula Beach attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year. Therefore, if you wish to travel to the beach it is advisable that you go through the basic information about the place. Here are some such information to help you. The Dona Paula Beach, also known as “Lovers’ Paradise” is situated in Goa. It is a bay of Arabian Sea where two rivers meet. The place is famous for its enthralling beauty as well as…

Baralek Gadang - Traditional Wedding Procession of Minangkabau Indonesia is acknowledged for its cultural and ethnic diversity. This diversity became one of Indonesia's attractiveness in the eyes of the world. One part of Indonesian culture is the traditional wedding party. All elements of the wedding procession started from the customary fashion, wedding decorations, to the procedures for meaningful tradition, offers its own uniqueness. As one of the tribes with the largest population in…

Tourism is one of the fundamental sector that contributes to every country’s economy. Singapore, as a developed country, have witnessed the nation’s tremendous growth in terms of its tourism attractiveness and competitiveness. The evolution from a chaotic fishing village to a popular tourism hub in Asia. The tourist arrival numbers has been increasing yearly from 9 million to 15 million since the introduction of the Integrated Resorts as reported by Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Thailand, a…

Ecotourism can be described as responsible travel to natural areas which not affect the natural resources and preserve the benefit of local populations (TIES, 2015).Ecotourism no only protect the environment, it also admire the natural environment characteristics and respect the local culture. Ecotourism encourage visitorsto enjoythe natural environments with minimum impact and includes education to environmental conservation (Bob et al., 2008). Ecotourism means people travel to destinations…

• The number of shopping centers in the country increases every year [1]. The development of shopping centers was boosted by the fast growing economy and population in Malaysia. • Shopping malls is a quasi-public park as it is owned and regulated. As shopping malls are developed almost every year with newly added features by the mall managers; it has become a popular public space for people in urban areas to socialize (Noorliyana and Ismail, 2014) • Socialization is part of human development.…