The Adventure Expedition offers customers a completely unique experience that they would otherwise never encounter in their daily lives. By offering a wide variety of different adventures for the customer to choose, the Adventure Expedition can quench the thirst for adventure for virtually anyone. This service will offer an alternative form of entertainment that keeps the customer active and engaged at all times. This enables it to offer excitement and novelty in the lives of those that frequently get bored or feel like they need something new in their life, without the hassle of travelling or extensive planning. Unlike other adventure services that are always crowded and offer very few choices, the Adventure Expedition offers countless specific …show more content…
However, once they are on their adventure, a friendly, fun guide will be expected to have an enjoyable experience. Although a relationship with the guide after the expedition ends is most likely not expected, during the adventure the customers will have a relationship with the guide. Having a guide capable of forming such relationships might require a more selective hiring process, which would require slightly more resources to be invested when hiring.
Outside of the expedition itself, the customers are provided with staff that can assist them in deciding on which expedition they will enjoy the best. The staff will be trained to be friendly, and consult with the customer on what price range, difficulty, and themes they desire in the adventure. The staff are also available to provide any other information the customer might want. This will require additional resources to ensure the staff are
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This website will include different sections of adventures for the different age groups of the customers, as well as an overall section of adventures that might interest a customer of any age. This will most likely be the primary channel, because it is the easiest to use. Because the Adventure Expedition comes to the location the customer indicates when they schedule their adventure, such as their home, the entire experience could be arranged entirely through the website. The Adventure Expedition will arrange the rest, including any travel or supplies. Depending on the type of website constructed, the cost may include an initial fee, maintenance fees, and web designer
· Works closely with tourism businesses, associations and other destinations to encourage tourism to grow, · Secures grants and additional funds for new tourism activities, · Funds market research to keep up-to-date with tourism trends, · Provides advice and support to local businesses, · Participates in several marketing partnerships with tourism businesses and councils.
What comes to mind when you hear the word adventure!!? Well there is a place in Florida that is guaranteed to bring out your inner kid every time you visit. This place is known as universal Orlando Florida. This is a place where you can go on vacation and have fun like never before as you did when you were a kid. On my visit to Orlando I stated at a four-star resort located inside the theme park known as Cabana Bay Beach Resort, also went to universal studios and islands of adventure were I felt like I was a kid again.
After closely examining this case, I have decided that it would be in the company's best interest to go forward with the lines extension of the existing boots for mountaineers and hikers. This option seems to yield a higher return in profits than the other alternative.
... and audio streaming technologies, children in classrooms around the world are capable of taking virtual tours of The Grand Canyon, Sequoia National Park, or Yellowstone Park just to name a few. Window Into Wonderland is an award-winning example of these electronic field trips. These specific e-trips are designed for fifth grade to eighth grade children. They are approximately an hour long and can feature famous voices to narrate as the children watch. New innovative technologies in computer science and graphics have allowed Park and Recreation Districts to high definition display images of some of the more attractive spots in the parks. Computers and the Internet have made it possible for all of these to things to come into being. I think computers have unlocked many minds about the possibilities of going to see the extensive range of parks that are in the Uni
People from all around the world travel to the U.S. only to experience the great American national parks. According to the NPS 2015 Annual Visitation Summary Report, a total of 480,307,933 people visited national parks in the United States during 2015 both for recreational and non-recreational purposes. Ecotourism, an economic model that combines tourism with commerce, contributes to the maintenance of national parks and allows isolated small towns surrounding national parks to thrive. According to Frye and Nuest, in addition to the views, “these wonders of the Earth provide ample opportunities for visitors to hike, bicycle, climb, swim, horseback ride, and paddle” (PAGE NUMBER). Such activities contribute to the visitors’ experience and have resulted in great customer satisfaction (Roemer and Vasek 46). All of these activities, along with other further services such as lodging and dining, create income for national parks and local businesses, as well, as more employment opportunities for the people, working for both local business and at the national parks. The NPS website claimed that they employed approximately 22,000 permanent, temporary, and seasonal professionals. However, when the idea of commerce comes into play with the preservation of natural and historic sites, the danger to lose
People encountered day-to-day hardships on the Oregon Trail. In the article, it mentions, “Mother’s health was not very good, and she fell victim to the cholera.” And “Willie fell sick and passed away.” explains some physical challenges they faced. This sufferings could affect others in the group, because the diseases were extremely contagious. Also, in the article, it says, “Oh, how we all cried!” This shows the emotional challenges after reaching Fort Walla Walla. They were relieved that they achieved their primary goal, so they sobbed to pour out their depression during the journey. Clearly, people suffered by day-to-day challenges on the Oregon Trail.
The American Discovery trail, also known as the ADT, was founded in 1989 by the American Hiking Society. (HikaNation). It is 6,800 miles long, runs through 15 states, and goes coast to coast. There are continuous paths for adventurers of all types. The trail welcomes horseback riders, cross country skiers, cyclists, hikers and of course backpackers. Anyone planning to hike the ADT from beginning to end should set aside around 14-16 months. Some can finish sooner or later depending on their level of fitness. For anyone wanting to hike through beautiful land, see historical landmarks and say they completed one of the 16 Millennium Trails; the American Discovery Trail is the experience for them.
When having an adventure in mind, an individual also has factors that go along with the quest. In Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey and Kira Salak’s travel memoir, The Cruelest Journey, readers learn that people take on quests for various reasons. Homer’s writing revolves around a protagonist Odysseus, who goes on a 10 year voyage back to his home in Ithaca. Similarly, in Salak’s excerpt, the explorer goes on a 600-mile journey down the Niger River. Both texts provide a purpose for a journey by having a sense of adventure, receiving respect, and proving others wrong.
There are many interesting trends occurring in the global travel industry today, and one of the most notable is the growing impact of affluent travelers from “emerging” market countries on travel spending and investment. According to Trekksoft.com, tourists in 2016 will be looking for opportunities to explore lesser-known destinations, especially those that are untouched or unique. It’s going to be a huge year for adventure travel, with many people wanting
That desire to go where no one has ever been before is inside of all of us. All of us enjoy exploring new teritory that we have never been on before. It’s that thrill and excitement that fills our heart and soles.
The text that truly represents Exploration Literature is Chapter Two, Book Three of John Smith’s The General History of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles. The first characteristic of Exploration Literature is that it was written by explorers and navigators. These are not professional writers. This connects to John Smith because he was an explorer who was given a charter by The Virginia Company to go to Jamestown. Smith’s claim that “whilst the ships stayed” they had a better chance of survival alludes to the fact that they were new to the land (83). Also, the chapter title What Happed Till the First Supply helps support the idea that they were explorers and inexperienced with the environment. The next characteristic is that the work is written to a specific
The absence of immediate medical care and the likelihood that significant delays may occur before medical care when injured by equipment on the vessel or by their own carelessness.
Apex offers many trips and classes that range from 4 hour periods, to multi day expeditions. One major challenge is how to attract both new, and existing clientele that mostly participate in day trips, to more intensive multi day excursions. Fortunately, there are several marketing strategies that can be utilized to aid in this process. These include, guerrilla marketing, the use of social media, determining target areas and demographics, offering incentives to clientele, as well as active community involvement from the Apex team.
The phrase ecotourism seems to be on the lips of many travel agents and corporations looking for new ideas in executive or "yuppie" getaways. But many "civilians" are wondering what ecotourism is and what is expected of them if they do go on a so-called ecotour. Ecotourism is defined in different ways, by different groups of people with different agendas. Many tourists are attracted to the adventure that is associated with many remote, natural areas. Others wish to encourage conservation practices in environmentally sensitive areas, using profits to restore habitat, change public perception through education, and develop community. However, local people also want the opportunity for new jobs and capitalist ventures. No matter how one chooses to look at ecotourism, it is a new element shaping the use of rainforests and other natural settings. Likewise, ecotourism appears to be altering the lifestyles of indigenous peoples and causing certain changes in local animal behaviors.
Tourism is affected by the stakeholders with whom the destinations are established or the areas that are attempting to attract tourists. The customer stakeholder needs to seek out destinations and packages that appeal to their desires than accepting predetermined vacation packages. The stakeholder’s in the tourism industry need to work together to avoid miscommunication and enhance packages that appeal to clients requests. All the