African buffalo were introduced into a wildlife conservancy in the southeast of Zimbabwe in an effortto increase the conservancy's economic viability, which is primarily based on eco-tourism. The buffalo were infected with SAT serotypes (SAT-1, SAT-2 and SAT-3) of foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus, and in order to isolate the conservancy and prevent the transmission of FMD to adjacent populati...

Contributing to health geography scholarship on the topic, the objective of this paper is to reveal Canadian medical tourists' perspectives regarding their choices to seek knee replacement or hip replacement or resurfacing (KRHRR) at medical tourism facilities abroad rather than domestically. We address this objective by examining the 'talk strategies' used by these patients in discussing their...

Based on diffusion models by Bass and Rogers, Scaglione et al (2004a, 2004b, 2005) studied the evolution of domain name registrations (DNR) by Swiss accommodation enterprises. This research extends these studies by analysing the relationship of exogenous variables with the adoption of domain names. A better understanding of the adoption of innovations by tourism organisations can shed light on ...

This paper evaluates the effectiveness of China’s tour guiding quality assurance system as an instrument for sustainable tourism. It notes the importance of China’s 131,000 tour guides for inbound, outbound and domestic tourism. China’s tour guiding quality assurance and regulatory mechanisms are then reviewed, including qualification examination, licensing, professional certification, training...

The unique climate conditions of Plateau State and the numerous tourism attraction and spots has made Plateau State the home of peace and tourism and also tourist haven of Nigeria. This paper is centered on five resorts in Plateau State such as National Museum, Jos Wildlife Park, ASSOP Falls, Pandom Wildlife Park and Solomon Lar Amusement Park. Data for resort patronage were provided only in Na...

Th is paper provides an economic analysis of a proposed zoning change that will enable the City of Treasure Island, Florida, to attract more tourists. Th e proposed zoning change would result in hotel renovations and new hotel construction in Treasure Island, Florida. Th e study uses tax analysis to see how the change would increase taxable property values as well as increase revenues from the ...

Sports event tourism has rapidly evolved into one of the most fashionable facets of the 21st Century. As a result, staging highprofile fixtures are increasingly being seen as a prominent method of strengthening a destination’s domestic and international image. Despite the plethora of academic interest in special event management, there remains an apparent lack of knowledge surrounding the role ...

New Comparison of PCE price indexes have different pur-The integrated economic ac­ and CPI Price Indexes poses. Thus, they are con-counts can be accessed at A new interactive comparison of structed differently and tend to . And penditures (PCE) price index, over time. the comparison of pe...

A study was undertaken to establish how visiting tourists to Samoa perceived free-roaming dogs (Canis familiaris) and their management, additionally some factors that influence their perceptions were assessed. Questionnaires were administered to 281 tourists across Samoa over 5 weeks. Free-roaming dogs were seen by 98.2% (n = 269/274) of respondents, with 64.9% (n = 137/211) reporting that thei...