Essays about: "impact of tourism on infrastructure"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 16 essays containing the words impact of tourism on infrastructure.

  1. 11. Socioeconomic impacts of tourism on the rural people of Azad Kashmir : a case study of Rawalakot and Banjonsa in Azad Kashmir

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Faisal Khan; [2013]
    Keywords : Social impact; economic impact; tourism development; household; tourism in Azad Kashmir; local community; Banjonsa; Rawalakot;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate the socio economic impacts of tourism on the people of two villages including Rawalakot and Banjonsa situated in Azad Kashmir. The researcher used a qualitative research technique for a field data collection. A total of 28 respondents were interviewed in both villages for obtaining the required information. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Role of Infrastructure Projects in Socio-economic Development: Case study of Geheyan dam

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Zeynep Erdal; [2012]
    Keywords : Hydropower projects; Changyang Tujia Autonomous County; Geheyan dam; socio-economic development; Horizontal inequality; Social wellbeing theory; industrialization; urbanization; tourism.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Previous research on hydropower projects impact on people’s socio-economic development has mainly focused on relocated people, immediately after they were relocated, arguing that relocation result in underdevelopment of people´s livelihoods. Henceforth, this research contribute to the literature through including a long-term perspective to highlight immediate and long-term impacts on relocated and non-relocated people in order to provide a more comprehensive understanding of hydropower projects´ impact. READ MORE

  4. 13. International Tourism Demand for Greece : A study of the impact of the Athens Olympic Games 2004

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Emanuel Raptis; [2011]
    Keywords : International Tourism Demand; Greece; mega events; Olympic Games; cross-section data analysis;

    Abstract : This paper examines the development of income in the tourist generating coun-tries, the relative prices controlled for the exchange rate, and the distance in kilo-meters between the capital in the origin countries and Athens as determinants of international tourism demand for Greece. By the deployment of an OLS log-linear regression model coupled with annual cross-section data for the period between 1998 and 2007, the desired effects could be captured. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Economic Impact of a Major Sports Event : An analysis what effect the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Levi, Finland has on the local economy

    University essay from Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

    Author : Patrick Suves; [2009]
    Keywords : economic impact;

    Abstract : AimThe aim of this study has been to determine the economic impact on the local economy of a large scale international sporting event, namely the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Levi, Finland. In addition, it seeks to investigate the regional origins of visitors to the event and the relationship between residence and expenditure. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Tourism industry : The case study of Tanzania.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Beda-Fabian Lyimo; [2009]
    Keywords : The impact of financial crisis; Global melt down; Financial turmoil; Tourism; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Title: The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Tourism industry: The case study of Tanzania. Author: Beda Fabian Lyimo Supervisor: Anders Hederstierna Department: School of Management, Blekinge Institute of Technology Course: Master’s thesis in business administration, 15credits (ECTS) Background and Problem Discussion: The tourism industry has been considered to be an important sector in Tanzania for many years whereby it has strong positive effects on the economic development of the country. READ MORE