How to Select Holiday Spots and Experience?

Posted on September 7, 2010 by admin

The main objective of this study was to discover and compare choice behaviors of different types of customers for particular local and foreign destinations providing a specific set of vacation experiences.

The main objectives are as follows:

1. To compare how different parts of Australian tourism customers from three metropolitan areas such as Sydney Perth and Melbourne, respond to foreign and domestic holiday tour experiences.

2. To find out how such responses varies s a function of the way in which their existing destination image (i.e., Sydney Perth and Melbourne) or particular tour experiences are presented.

If the tourist spots would lose or gain choice share, they promote specific experiences.  And also test about how the perceived value of particular vacations offers, and anticipated travel behaviors while selecting choosing these offers, differ between destinations.

3. The last objective is to find out how these methods differ across broad segments in the population of Australian tourism customers based on travel experience and behavioral variables.

Methodology

In order to achieve these goals, there was need of an online survey. About 4000 people respond to this survey. The survey had an experimental task in which the people (respondents) were presented with a holiday option scenario in which they obtained a hypothetical voucher for a vacation to be chosen from a limited set of choices.

After reading the voucher conditions most of the people indicated their holiday destination preferences  which is given the scenario conditions. Nearly half of the people could at first only select between named holiday destinations whereas other half select only between holiday experience types. Having firstly chosen a preferred tourism experience or a preferred holiday destination, subsequent stages in the controlled option experiment provided extra information about every choice alternative in a way that allowed studying how information and holiday attributes shaped decisions through the option process.

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2010 Dining Trends

Posted on September 6, 2010 by admin

Joseph Baum and Michael Whiteman Company create high class restaurants all over the world for restaurant companies, hotels, consumer destinations and major museums. Some of their two dining trends predictions for 2010 are as follows:

Latest Priorities for the Beaten-Up Customers

Most of the hotels and restaurants are finding new ways in order to attract the beaten up customers and they are connecting to communities and building good rapport.

Putting focus on the left side of the menu

As is mentioned above, you have to look for more creative things, more portion options, more small plate, things prepared for single or two or more. One of the important things is sharing. Sharing is the main thing which responds to customer’s requirements for safety and comfort, for friendship and intimacy. This has to be put in the right side of the menu.

Upscaling the Downscale

Steakhouse sales dropped 25 percent 30 percent since preceding year, and hundred dollars bottles of drinks gather dust. As expected there is increase in the sales of steakhouse products not because they are cheap.

Fresh-Local-Handmade-Safer-Better

Farmers markets are becoming more and more popular even though the price is high the customers prefer farmer products since they are fresh – local-handmade-safer –better products.

Fried Chicken is the New Pork Belly

Highly fiend crispy chicken is now becoming more and more popular all over the US market. Several restaurant and hotels started making chicken more fried and crispy which provides great taste.

Putting in Good Additives Instead of Taking out Nasty Ones

Now most of the food companies adding good and natural additives to their food products, which are more beautiful and healthier.

They Laughed When We Said ‘Tongue’

Last year of the bloggers said that we had gone crazy by predicting that tongue- veal and beef-would be hot in 2009.  The fact is that some of the restaurants and savvy chefs are making dishes from tongue, oxtail, chicken gizzards, pork cheeks, tripe and from other odd items.

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Paris Hotel, Paris, France

Posted on September 6, 2010 by admin

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GEORGE V

Introduction:
The epitome of luxury and style, this elegant, superior hotel is one of the finest in Paris if not the world. Exquisite furnishings and beautiful flower arrangements adorn the bedrooms and public areas alike, superlative levels of service and fine dining combine to ensure a truly memorable stay. Other facilities include a spa with an indoor swimming pool.

Room Types and Facilities:

Superior
Bed Type Singles and doubles
Max Pax 2 adults
View N/A
Extra Features N/A
Deluxe
Bed Type Singles and doubles
Max Pax 2 adults
View N/A
Extra Features N/A

Room Facilities:
* Air-conditioning
* Private Bathroom facilities
* Separate Shower
* Telephone
* Modem Line
* Mini Bar
* Television
* Satellite/Cable stations
* In-Room Movies
* Hairdryer
* In Room Safe
* Separate Bath

Disabled Facilities:
* Wheel -in showers
* Wheelchair access to all areas

Family Facilities:
* Children’s Menu in Restaurants
* Baby Cot/Crib

General Facilities:
* Elevators/Lifts
* Room Service
* Non Smoking Rooms
* Laundry
* Beauty Salon
* Shop
* Charged Parking
* Business Facilities
* Currency Exchange
* Dry Cleaning
* Hairdresser

Recreational Facilities:
* Health/Fitness Centre
* Sauna
* 1 Swimming Pool

Entertainment Facilities:
* 2 Restaurants
* 1 Bar

Dining Options:
The Four Seasons Hotel George V has an elegant gastronomic restaurant Le Cinq which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu offers a selection of wonderful traditional French food and wine. As it recently earned its third Michelin star, reservations are strongly advised ahead of time as space is limited.

There is also a beautifully furnished and decorated tea gallery, La Galerie, serving afternoon tea, and also a light lunch or dinner. The same smaller menu is also available in the Le Bar. Le Bar, as the name suggests, is the main bar of the hotel which is open from 1000 until late at night.

The French national passion for good food means that eating out in Paris is always going to be a pleasure. Most restaurants serve French cuisine but there is also a range of other national foods which are represented in the city such as Chinese, Vietnamese, North African, Italian and Greek. Although there are restaurants and cafes all over the city, some areas have a more plentiful supply than others.

The area around the Champs-Elysees and Madeleine has lots of fast food outlets and over-priced cafes along with some very good, expensive restaurants. Montparnasse is good for 1920s style cafes and smaller bistros whilst the Left Bank contains lots of restaurants of all types, particularly in the tourist areas around St Germain des Pres and the Latin Quarter.

Around the Opera you will find some good brasseries and if you are looking for trendy, small bistros and tea salons then head for the fashionable Marais and Bastille areas.

For more ethnic cuisine there is a high concentration of Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants in the area south of Place dItalie and in Belleville. Belleville, to the east of Paris, is also packed with small North African restaurants.

Child Pricing Policy:
Min – 0 Max – 0

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Hotel Gaudi, Barcelona, Spain

Posted on September 6, 2010 by admin

HOTEL GAUDI

Introduction:
The Gaudi Hotel is a small, traditional hotel in a great location, just off Las Ramblas in the centre of the city and opposite the Gaudi museum. Guest rooms are modern and spacious with attractive tiled floors.

Room Types and Facilities:

Standard
Bed Type Singles or Double and Extra Bed
Max Pax 3 Adults
View N/A
Extra Features N/A

Room Facilities:
* Air-conditioning
* Private Bathroom facilities
* Separate Shower
* Telephone
* Television
* Hairdryer
* Separate Bath

Family Facilities:
* Baby Cot/Crib

General Facilities:
* Elevators/Lifts
* Room Service
* Laundry
* Charged Parking
* Currency Exchange
* Dry Cleaning

Recreational Facilities:
* Health/Fitness Centre

Entertainment Facilities:
* 1 Restaurant
* 1 Bar

Other Facilities:
* Radio / Music in room

Dining Options:
Other diets can be catered for subject to prior arrangement with the hotel. The cafeteria snack bar is open daily, all year from 07.30 – midnight and bar is open daily all year from 11.00 – Midnight.

Barcelona offers a wide array of restaurants and a choice of cuisine from all around the world. There is a large concentration of places to eat on and around Las Ramblas.

You can dine in Americanised eateries such as the Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood or enjoy the local restaurants serving Catalan cuisine.

Seafood is popular in Barcelona and one of the best places to sample the shellfish is at the Port Olimpic complex and most of the traditional Catalan restaurants are concentrated in and around the Barri Gotic. As the Catalans tend to eat late, most restaurants will be empty until at least 20.00 and food is often served until about 23.30 or midnight.

As well as offering an a la carte menu most restaurants also offer a set menu for the budget conscious. These usually feature typical Catalan food. As for nightlife, Barcelona is one of the liveliest places in Europe, with discos and clubs catering for pretty much any taste and which are often open all night.

Child Pricing Policy:
Min – 2 Max – 12

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Meurice Hotel, Paris, France

Posted on September 6, 2010 by admin

MEURICE HOTEL

Introduction:
The Hotel Meurice is one of the finest hotels in the world, restored to its former glory as an exquisite 19th century Palace. Situated in a prime position in the heart of Paris overlooking the Tuilieries, while under the beautiful arcades of the rue de Rivoli. The sumptuous public areas and beautiful bedrooms have been lovingly decorated and furnished in the luxurious style of Louis XVI. The glittering Meurice restaurant is a dazzling showcase of classical French cuisine and now has 2 Michelin stars.

The Espace Bien-Etre, the hotels Spa and Fitness Center, located on the mezzanine, is truly peaceful, with marble, wood, stone, and glass decor. The Spa features Caudalie treatments and products and specially trained masseuses from Les Sources de Caudalie.

Room Types and Facilities:

Superior
Bed Type Singles, double and extra bed
Max Pax 2 adults and 1 child
View N/A
Extra Features N/A
Deluxe
Bed Type Singles and double
Max Pax 2 adults
View N/A
Extra Features Larger room with seating area
Junior Suite
Bed Type Singles or double
Max Pax 2 adults
View N/A
Extra Features Separate bedroom and lounge area

Room Facilities:
Air-conditioning
Private Bathroom facilities
Separate Shower
Telephone
Modem Line
Mini Bar
Television
Satellite/Cable stations
In-Room Movies
Hairdryer
In Room Safe
Separate Bath

Disabled Facilities:
Wheel -in showers
Specially adapted bathrooms
Wheelchair access to all areas

General Facilities:
Elevators/Lifts
Room Service
Non Smoking Rooms
Laundry
Beauty Salon
Business Facilities
Currency Exchange
Dry Cleaning

Recreational Facilities:
Health/Fitness Centre
Sauna

Entertainment Facilities:
2 Restaurants
1 Bar

Dining Options:
Rates for children do not include breakfast. Full breakfast is payable locally.

Le Meurice is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and Le Jardin D Hiver is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Bar Fontainbleu is open daily. Diets can be catered for subject to prior arrangement with the hotel.

The French national passion for good food means that eating out in Paris is always going to be a pleasure. Most restaurants serve French cuisine but there is also a range of other national foods which are represented in the city such as Chinese, Vietnamese, North African, Italian and Greek. Although there are restaurants and cafes all over the city, some areas have a more plentiful supply than others.

The area around the Champs-Elysees and Madeleine has lots of fast food outlets and over-priced cafes along with some very good, expensive restaurants. Montparnasse is good for 1920s style cafes and smaller bistros whilst the Left Bank contains lots of restaurants of all types, particularly in the tourist areas around St Germain des Pres and the Latin Quarter.

Around the Opera you will find some good brasseries and if you are looking for trendy, small bistros and tea salons then head for the fashionable Marais and Bastille areas.

For more ethnic cuisine there is a high concentration of Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants in the area south of Place dItalie and in Belleville. Belleville, to the east of Paris, is also packed with small North African restaurants.

Child Pricing Policy:
Min – 2 Max – 1

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Posted on September 6, 2010 by admin

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Hotel Le Meridien Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Posted on August 16, 2010 by admin

HOTEL LE MERIDIEN BARCELONA

Introduction:
The splendid Hotel Le Meridien is situated on the corner of lively Las Ramblas, Barcelona, close to the historic Gothic Quarter. The streets around the hotel are great for exploring on foot. For the best shops, a five minute walk will bring you to the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and the Passeo de Gracia and for delicious seafood take a short taxi ride to the Barceloneta on the seafront of the city.

Room Types and Facilities:

Classic
Bed Type 2 Sgl or 1 Dbl and Extra Bed
Max Pax 2 Adults and 1 Child
View N/A
Extra Features N/A
Superior
Bed Type 2 Sgl and 1 Dbl and Extra Bed
Max Pax 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child
View N/A
Extra Features N/A

Room Facilities:
* Air-conditioning
* Private Bathroom facilities
* Telephone Modem Line
* Mini Bar Television
* Satellite/Cable stations
* Hairdryer In Room
* Safe

Disabled Facilities:
* Special rooms for wheelchair guests
* Specially adapted bathrooms
* Wheelchair access to all areas

General Facilities:
* Elevators/Lifts
* Room Service
* Non Smoking Rooms
* Laundry
* Charged Parking

Business Facilities:
* Dry Cleaning

Family Facilities:
* Children’s Menu in Restaurants
* Baby Cot/Crib

Entertainment Facilities:
* 1 Restaurant
* 1 Bar

Dining Options:
Le Patio is the hotel Le Meridiens own restaurant serving Mediterranean style cuisine in a peaceful atmosphere. Guests can then relax with a cocktail whilst enjoying live music in Le Piano Bar.

Barcelona offers a wide array of restaurants and a choice of cuisine from all around the world. There is a large concentration of places to eat on and around Las Ramblas.

You can dine in Americanised eateries such as the Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood or enjoy the local restaurants serving Catalan cuisine.

Seafood is popular in Barcelona and one of the best places to sample the shellfish is at the Port Olimpic complex and most of the traditional Catalan restaurants are concentrated in and around the Barri Gotic. As the Catalans tend to eat late, most restaurants will be empty until at least 20.00 and food is often served until about 23.30 or midnight.

As well as offering an a la carte menu most restaurants also offer a set menu for the budget conscious. These usually feature typical Catalan food. As for nightlife, Barcelona is one of the liveliest places in Europe, with discos and clubs catering for pretty much any taste and which are often open all night.

Child Pricing Policy:
Min – 2 Max – 11

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