Chapter+2+Activities

=*Chapter 2 Activities* =

Case Study 1. **List some environmental effects of a whale-watching business.** Some environmental effects could be not enough food. That would prevent the whales from going to that certain place. Another effect is climate. If its the winter, the whales would be in another place in the world! That could also effect the whale-watching business very much because there wouldn't be any whales to see!
 * See the Whales:**

2. **Write a paragraph discussing economic benefits of a tour-boat business.** The economic benefits a tour**-**boat business could hold is all the money it would get during the season (Spring/Summer). Many tourists especially love to go on boats and observe wild life such as whales and other creatures, so that could help the tour boat business a lot. Unfortunately, all this money making can only occur while there is nice/ hot weather, so during the winter time, the tour boat business suffers.


 * Case Study Part 2:**
 * 1. The Dolphin Fleet's season runs from April through October. List possible activities for the business during the other months of the year.** During the colder months, the business could brainstorm ideas about how to get more business. They could also do more work in promoting the protection of whales and getting people more aware about their program and organization.


 * 2. Discuss in a paragraph the motives for taking a Dolphin Fleet Tour.** Well, someone could want to take the tour to spend more time with their family doing something fun! Also, they could take the tour because they enjoy boat rides or are on a fun date. They could also go whale watching for a field trip with their school. Maybe they are interested in whales and want to catch a glimpse of one in real life. As you can tell, there are really so many reasons to just go on a whale watching trip! :D

Electronic Channel So, i went on both "www.expedia.com" and "www.travelocity.com" and searched flights departing from NY to LA on Fri. Oct. 7 - Tue. Oct. 11 and both websites had the same price for airlines! Going on American Airlines from expedia.com would cost $613. Going on American Airlines on travelocity.com would also cost $613.

Ethics and Issues //Do you believe there are ways to protect the reefs without reducing cruise ship travel? Explain your answer.// Yes, i believe there are ways to protect reefs. You could just try to prevent the anchors from getting thrown into reef areas. Also, try not to throw all the waste from the cruise ship into the ocean.
 * Eco-Reef:**

Hot Property 1. //How does A&K impact its tour locations?// A&K impacts its tour location in a positive manner because they believe in respecting land, the wildlife, and the people who call Africa home.
 * At Home in Africa:**

2. //What can tour operators do to protect the environment?// They can try to offer low-environmental impact vacations. If they are a successful business, they can also try to use their status to promote conservation and cooperation among travel companies, local governments, and the native people.

Internet Activity Abercrombie & Kent is the world's foremost luxury travel company, combining comfort and authenticity in the world's greatest destinations since 1962.

Math Check

Profiles in Hospitality //What needs and services might travel agents need to consider for tourists with disabilities?// Travel agents would need to consider the services and needs that are required for dealing with disabled people. These would include wheelchair accessibility and other services relating to disabled persons.
 * Specialized Tourism :**

Quick Check 1. **What is the economic multiplier?** 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.

2. **Why is sustainable tourism important?** Sustainable tourism is important because its tourism that allows a destination to support both local residents and tourists without compromising future generations.

3. **What is one positive and one negative impact of tourism?** A positive impact that tourism has made is that tourism does try to ensure the health of an environment. Revenues generated from park entrance fees and similar sources can help par for the protection and management of sensitive environments. Tourism on the other hand has also negatively impacted the environment from lack of water resources to noise and visual pollution.


 * Pg. 38:**
 * 1. What are three needs of the business traveler?** Business travel usually occurs during the week, not on the weekend, and can involve multiple destinations and methods of travel. Business travelers want to travel efficiently and economically.


 * 2. What are a venturer and a dependable?** Venturers are the first to discover unspoiled destinations and explore without using tourist services. Dependables tend to value familiarity and comfort. They prefer creature comforts and seldom try anything new foreign.


 * 3. What are some of the motivations for travel?** Most people travel to get rid of stress, to enrich perspective on life, to bring family closer together, to do whatever they want, or to feel alive and energetic. People also travel for business purposes.

Tech Notes //Write a paragraph stating your opinion of using this equipment.// Even though many people will be unhappy that this equipment would cause delays, i think it is a great idea! I mean, its for the well-being of the travelers so they should be grateful that there is a new machine built it keep them safe! After 9/11 many people are hesitant to even go near an airport, so i think the making of this new equipment will actually help airport business.
 * Protecting Travelers:**

World Market //What type of traveler would choose Bora Bora as a destination?// I would! :D I have actually been dying to go to Bora Bora! But besides that, i think more leisure travelers would want to go to Bora Bora, then people going for a business trip. Also, based on the activities given i think this island targets more younger folk, like honeymooners or young families looking for a great time!
 * Paradise Island:**

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