The Maldives: a group of islands just off Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. This tropical paradise sees thousands of tourists visiting its shores per year. There is just one problem: the highest point of the Maldives is just six feet above sea level, which means that any rise in water level at all would spell disaster for the 1,190 islands and their inhabitants. That is why for the last decade or so the Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed worked vigorously in the fight against global warming while
Holiday at Fun Island Resort, Maldives I awoke to a thud and the noise of what sounded like thunder. The aeroplane had just landed in Male, the capital of the Maldives. I was ecstatic when we decided to go to the Maldives on holiday, one of the most romantic places to visit or so I am told. Alex and I grabbed the bags from the overhead lockers and scrambled our way down the busy aisle towards the exit. When we got off the plane you could feel the intense heat almost immediately. The sun
The history of tourism in Maldives The Republic of the Maldives also known as the Maldives Islands or just Maldives, is known for the high end resorts, beautiful sunny beaches with white sand and blue waters and eco tourism, is situated in South West of Sri Lanka on the Equator beholds 1,190 islands stretching over an area of 90,000 sq Km. With an average of 30 degrees Celsius, the Maldives offers unimaginable natural beauty and remote tropical island experience to its visitors. Underwater coral
Welcome to the Maldives Welcome to the tropical paradise of Maldives! This sovereign archipelago island nation in the Indian Ocean is positioned southwest of India and Sri Lanka. With its 26 natural atolls consisting of pearl string like islands, visitors are able to explore the richest tropical water home to magnificent marine life kingdom in the world. Ibrahim Nasir International Airport located in the capital and the most inhabited city of Male is the gateway into the Maldives Islands. From
Over the years, global warming has gradually become a more renowned and controversial topic, some say Global warming has been incited by human activity, so humans should take action to slow down global warming, others say global warming happens naturally so there is no use of stopping it, while some others don’t even know Global Warming is happening. Many groups of people within different nations have different opinions of global warming correspondingly having various way of buffering the situation
Based South of the Indian subcontinent, the archipelago of the Maldives is a stunning chain of pearl like islands scattered in the Indian Ocean. Nothing can entirely set you up for the magnificence of The Maldives. This dazzling destination is a honeymooner's fantasy however you don't need to be hitched to welcome its magnificence. It's likewise an incredible spot for families and couples to search out winter sun or just have a break from their monotonous life. So you won’t feel extrinsic if you
Taj Exotica Resort and Spa- south Atoll Overview- Taj exotica spa & resort , Maldives, it is an exclusive romantic and private island resort lush with tropical trees & plants and encircled by coral waters of one of the largest lagoons of the Maldives. This resort is a member of the leading small resorts & hotels of the world. Taj exotica spa & resort spreads idyllically along a pristine beach and serene lagoon. The resort extends its magic of the island blessed natural beauty and coral islands with
"On a recent afternoon, Scott McKenzie watched torrential rains and a murky tide swallow the street outside his dog-grooming salon. Within minutes, much of this stretch of chic South Beach was flooded ankle-deep in a fetid mix of rain and sea. “Welcome to the new Venice,” McKenzie joked as salt water surged from the sewers." ----- Michael J. Mishak, Associated Press June 7, 2014 at 4:24 PM EDT According to the World Bank Development Report 2013 there has been an increase in global surface
Header Heading: Sri Lanka tourism overview Supporting Text: Visit the Land of elephants and oodles of tourist destinations. Officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, this is an island which situated in the North-east of Maldives and South-east of India. This island could be more than 3000 years old, however, there is documented history of 3000 years. This documented history
Tourism is recognized as one of the biggest & fastest growing industry regarded for its highly contributing role in the global as well as national economy. Beside the economic importance of tourism it also has an impact & contribution on society, culture & natural environment. This contribution of tourism to the economic, socio-cultural & natural environment may be viewed in two ways both positive as well as negative. In order to achieve or maximize the positive contribution of tourism while at
Introduction The country Maldives is a string of beautiful islands that can be found just southwest of India. The problem with this is that the islands are surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the sea level is rising because of global warming and the islands are no higher than eight feet above sea level. There is an overwhelming consensus amongst scientist that human activities from countries around the world are primarily responsible for global warming due to the use of fossil fuel, pollution, and
Visiting Munich Wouldn’t it be fun to visit a different country? Many people visit different states, countries and continents for fun vacations, to see the world, or experience other cultures and histories. Europe and the United States are common vacation hotspots, others are the Caribbean, Philippines, and Asian countries like Japan. Some vacations are determined by price, some by location and attractions available, others by the time of year. But no matter where a person goes to take a trip, they
Wikipedia defines tourism (CITATION https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism) as a travel business, maybe international or within the traveler's country; the practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. The tourism, today, is a major source of income for many countries. It brings a large amount of income in every locality that significantly contributes to a country's economy in the form of payment for goods and services
Bhutan removed its self-imposed isolation policy in the 1970s. Since then, Bhutan has been drawing a lot of international attention and interest. Besides this, Bhutan has become one of the main tourist destinations in the world. This is because of the diverse biodiversity, unique culture and traditions. Given these unique features, Bhutan has the opportunity to commercialize the tourism industry. Therefore, instead of banning tourism, it should be regulated as it helps to generate revenues and foreign
The economic impact of applying tourism management in under developed mountain areas in Nepal and Western China. Tourism has been growing rapidly and extensively across the developed world. Destination Management Organisations and the government perceived that it is essential to apply tourism management to flourish underdeveloped mountain areas. Tourism has been gained financial profits for farmers in mountain areas (Marenya and Barre 2007; Yang, Hens, Ou, De Wulf 2009). Daconto and Sherpa believed
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction Tourism is the journey of people to destinations outside from their normal places of work and residence area. Tourism also the activities that they do during they stay in the selection destinations and the facilities created to serve for their needs. Tourism is the monetary value that tourists spent in the visit to the destination. According to the statistics by Batir Mirbabyer (1991), tourism provided almost 10% of the world’s income and employed
At the present time, one of the inseparable parts of the economic growth is considered as tourism industry. Commonly, tourism is the movement of people to other places for business or leisure purposes as well as covers their activities. Holloway and Humphreys defines that the places where tourists come and spend their money are called as “tourist destinations” in other words “receiving areas”. Many countries have been improving tourism to overcome economic difficulties since it is growing fast. The
Chapter One 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to Topic Tourism is a broad definition that people can define according to their own definition, but according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual movement for personal business/professional business. Tourism is one of the industries where is causeless of air pollution is one of the most important services
This essay aims to highlight the growth of modern tourism from 1945 to the present day. It will also aim to show which of these has been the most important in the aiding & why. Tourism is one of the biggest businesses on the planet, yet recreation travel is more than just monetarily essential. It assumes an indispensable part in helping so as to characterize who we are to place us in space and time. In this manner, it has stylish, therapeutic, political, social, and social ramifications. Be that
Singapore is a dream destination for many of us. Some go there just to take in the beauty and glamour of the place while some go there to find employment. Whatever might be your reason, you need to get a visit visa. One thing you need to understand and remember is that Singapore is extremely strict when it comes to visa permit. Do not get fooled or cheated by people who promise to get you to Singapore without a permit. Remember that this is illegal and can lead to harsh punishment and even deportation