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History of Urban Tourism on Hong Kong

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History of Urban Tourism on Hong Kong

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Running head: URBAN TOURISMUrban TourismName of StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Note
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1URBAN TOURISMTable of Contents Introduction:....................................................................................................................................21. Defining Urban Tourism..............................................................................................................3a. Definition and nature of Urban Tourism:....................................................................................3b. Previous Urban Tourism research topics.....................................................................................42. Information about Hong Kong.....................................................................................................5a. Hong Kong history (HKTB)........................................................................................................5B. Hong Kong facts (HKTB)...........................................................................................................6a. Tourism environment in Hong Kong...........................................................................................73. Current issues of Hong Kong shopping/tourist attraction..........................................................8Development of Hong Kong shopping/tourist attractions...............................................................8b. Potentials for Hong Kong shopping/tourist attractions.............................................................104. Research Methodology..............................................................................................................12a. Research Methodology..............................................................................................................12b. Data Collection..........................................................................................................................14C. Data analysis.............................................................................................................................14Conclusion:....................................................................................................................................15Reference List:...............................................................................................................................17
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2URBAN TOURISMExecutive SummaryThis very specific study has focused to make an in-depth overview on the history of urbantourism on Hong Kong. By making an in-depth analysis, the study has focused to evaluatevarious issues that the tourism operators of Hong Kong are facing currently while dealing withthe visitors. This very specific study has identified an effective research issue that includesimpact of urban tourism on the overall economic growth of the city like Hong Kong.
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3URBAN TOURISMIntroduction:This very specific study has provided an in-depth overview on how urban tourism has leftmajor impact for social and economic development of Hong Kong. The history mentioned inHong Kong tourism Board implies that the industry of tourism is one of the most significantreasons of developing the economic strength of Hong Kong. By satisfying the needs anddemands of the visitors tourism industry of Hong Kong is rendering their business development.Urban tourism is the concept where multiple kinds of tourist activities take place by making thecity as the center of destination. This very specific study has focused to make an in-depthoverview on the history of urban tourism on Hong Kong. By making an in-depth analysis, thestudy has focused to evaluate various issues that the tourism operators of Hong Kong are facingcurrently while dealing with the visitors. An effective research methodology has been conducted in order to collect appropriatedata and information about the various issues that Hong Kong tourism association is facing whilemaintaining the business of urban tourism. However, Hong Kong Tourism Board has identifieda major issue within the industry. Due to the development of urban tourism within the city largenumber of business persons from outsides have established their business process within the city.As a result, the Hong Kong community is facing immense challenges in maintaining theirlifestyle smoothly. It is undeniable that the city has developed their economic strength after theemergence of urban tourism as well.
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4URBAN TOURISM1. Defining Urban Tourisma. Definition and nature of Urban Tourism:The overarching term urban tourism describes multiple tourist activities where city is theprimary destination of attraction. As per the traditional belief, cities were the purpose of journeyand establishing industries where large number of employees craves for job opportunities. As aresult, the lifestyle of the citizens is becoming very much hectic (Füller and Michel 2014). Inquest of decreasing the hectic life schedule, the concept of urban tourism has been renderedwithin the city. City can offer variety of products and services to the people that are available inthe tourist market. People do not have to visit to the tourist spot in order to purchase the productsand services of tourism market. In addition, people beyond going their regular professionalworks can enjoy the tourists’ spots within the city. In the conventional concept, tourism primarilyimplies different spots, sight scenes, tourist markets and so on. After the emergence of concept like urban tourism, the travel associations have renderednumerous shopping malls, religious places, entertainment venues within the city. As a result,tourists from multinational geographic locations show their level of interest in visiting the places.Inhabitants do not have to go far from the city for spending their leisure hours (Miller, Merrileesand Coghlan 2015). However, this very specific study has focused to analyze the importance ofrendering urban tourism within the city in order to bring social and economic development. Asper the initiatives taken by Hong Kong Tourism Board, it is observed that Hong Kong alwaysstrives for developing the city in the stature of international tourism center. Here, peoplebelonging to various geographical backgrounds and attitudes can enjoy the scenic beauty(AlSayyad 2013). The operators are flexible in communicating with various visitors.
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5URBAN TOURISMb. Previous Urban Tourism research topicsThe paperUrban Tourism Research Methodology, A Case Study of Guangdong-HongKong-Macao area”has portrayed a vast vista about the impact of urban tourism on the overalldevelopment of economy as well as society.By highlighting the aspects of urban tourism onGuangdong, Hong Kong and Macao as an example, the study aims to present a new spatialsystem of rendering urban tourism. The study points out various orientation of urban tourism.The author in this very specific study has pointed out that the development of postindustrialization has rendered a major revolution on the overall business scenario. By utilizingthe scenic beauty of Hong Kong, the government has decided to establish urban tourism withinthe city (Kim, Uysal and Sirgy 2013). As per the point of view of author, Europe is the heart ofurban tourism. The author in this specific paper has mentioned that Guangdong, Hong Kongand Macao are situated in The Broad Zhujiang River. Visitors can spend their leisure in rivers’bank. In addition, the regular inhabitants in order to lead their leisure hour in their holidays donot have to be dependent on going outstation. However, this very specific study evaluates onhow urban tourism leaves a major impact on the economic and socio-cultural development of aregion. Geographic location is one of the most important reasons of developing a tourismindustry in a specific city (Rogerson and Rogerson 2014). As per the geographic location, HongKong is constituted with River Delta. The environment is very much suitable for roaming aroundfor the visitors. As a result, large number of persons can find their source of income bydepending on the tourism industry. Effective methodological tools have been used in this specificstudy for evaluating the research issue. People belonging to various geographical boundaries andattitudes can develop their level of income status by keeping tourist destination as their one of
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