Executive Summary Tourism is one of the most exciting and progressive industries in the world. Tourism today is a leisure activity of the masses. People travel to international destinations to break the regular monotony of life. They are mainly attracted by either the scenic beauty of its nature or by fascinating leisure, sports and adventure activities offered by the destination. However, every destination has some internal strengths and weaknesses that either enhance its capacity to attract foreign visitors or diminish it. Similarly the external environment can create various opportunities or exposed to threats as well. As stated by Francis Bacon, a sixteenth-century philosopher, “knowledge is power” it is vital for Government to be aware …show more content…
After scanning these factors, we have been able to establish a list of these strengths and weaknesses of the Mauritian tourism industry, 3.1.1 Strengths of the Mauritian tourism industry • Mauritius has a very good reputation as a tropical island destination with excellent beaches • Mauritius has first class even world class hotels with all facilities • Mauritius has a reputation as a safe destination. The law and order and legal system is good compared with other tourism destinations • The Mauritian people are generally hospitable, friendly and welcome tourists • Mauritius enjoys a good climate except for the occasional cyclone • Good communication links with our main customers the National airline Air Mauritius has direct access with our main tourist markets eg Europe, South Africa, Reunion • The national hotel groups are in a good financial situation • A vibrant private sector interested in investing in the industry • Mauritius has good training institutions for hotel and tourism industry • Both the Government and the private sector encourage training • 3.1.2 Weaknesses of the Mauritian tourism
Within this essay logos is expressed numerous times and is shown in a great way. “One recent study found that between 1999 and 2009, 86 terrorist plots against Americans have been foiled.” (Holder, Napolitano, and Clapper, 707) shows they have really dug up some evidence and know their facts. The United States has really stepped up their game after the tragic 9/11 tragedy on keeping the residents of this great country safe. Not only is it their responsibility but ours as citizens of the United States to keep safe and the authors really express this throughout the essay.
People from our society use alarm systems, or live in gated communities so that they can feel protected and secure in their own homes. When people have basically no rules or regulations, people don’t feel as safe in their own communities, knowing that the rules that the government implement won’t keep people from hurting others at any given moment. The security that people feel in their society under their government relates in a contrary to our
Big Brother knew everything because he was fearful of his citizens acting against him when he is unaware; the World Council of Scholars were small-minded because they were fearful of
Primarily, to the government, one of the most dangerous things that poses a risk to the immoral values of society are the individuals who are knowledgeable and can be
In accordance with the 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, the terrorist threat is one of the prevailing challenges that pose a significant risk level to the United States as well as to American citizens abroad and many U.S. allies (Department of Homeland Security, 2014). In the United States, the Federal Government assumes the responsibility for leading the efforts that seek to manage the risk level of the terrorist threat. That is why the Federal Government has created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), whose main mission is to prevent terrorist threats by managing their risk levels (DHS, 2014). Since the terrorist threat is a very complex threat to manage for one entity or agency alone, the DHS is able to accomplish its main mission by working in partnerships with many federal agencies; State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLLTT) Governments; private and public organizations; international partners; and communities all across the United States (DHS, 2014). In all of those partnerships, the Federal Government through the DHS plays a leadership role
Non-state actors attempt to attack the U.S. and recruit U.S. citizens to participate in attacks against our homeland without warning. The prospect of terrorist attacks on our homeland from non-state actors or our own radicalized homegrown terrorists has increased a
With such paranoia, the public, more specifically, higher officials, demanded more security advancements in order to ensure safety and surveillance against suspicious activity. Seth M. Low wrote in his article, The Erosion of Public Space and the Public Realm, “Before 9/11, when designers talked about
So law enforcement needs to be educated on the different aspects of terrorism. Since September 11th, local, state, and federal law enforcement have made changes to become more effective in detecting terrorists and deterring attacks. They have adopted new
George Orwell’s 1984 is a precautionary tale of what happens when the government has too much control in our lives. The protagonist, Winston Smith, is at odds in a world in which he is not allowed to counter the government’s surveillance and control. Perhaps more striking is the noticeable relationship between the novel and modern society. In George Orwell’s novel 1984 the book predicts the surveillance of Big Brother in modern day societies.
The recent revelations about the NSA surveillance programme have cause concern and outrage by citizens and politicians across the world. What has been missing, though, is any extended discussion of why the government wants the surveillance and on what basis is it authorised. For many commentators surveillance is wrong and it cannot be justified. Some commentators have argued that surveillance is intrinsic to the nature of government and its ability to deliver the public good.[1] Few, though have looked at the surveillance within a wider context to understand how it developed. A notable exception is the work by Steven Aftergood.
Once again, “In the world people try to hide things from each other but one way or another they find out what they are hiding.”
We have learned that it is not possible to prevent terrorist attacks, completely. [5]. Although, DHS, Homeland Security and the many agencies that have come together nationally and worldwide to end terrorism, work to mitigate threat of terrorism, in response and defense, there may never be a 100% certainty that an attack will not happen. And, it is important to understand that threats to the security of the nation do not stop at just
Yes as in the government should become more aware due to various political calculations in looking to take action. No, because I wouldn 't want the government to take action purely based off a calculation and non-facts or more so accurate calculations. Like such as, just because polls from a conservative based population show that ISIS is their number one concern in America doesn 't mean Obama should notify the branches to rally the troops
Many readers will easily recognize the expression "Big Brother Is Watching You." It is a reference from Orwell 's novel 1984 in which the country of Oceania tries their best to destroy the past and remake the future. Oceania tries many things to keep their people quiet and repressed so they cannot question the government 's authority. One example of how the government represses their people can be explained by the slogan Ignorance is Strength. "Ignorance is Strength" has played a significant role is George Orwell 's 1984.
National Security in the 21st Century will encompass threats ranging from fraud, corruption, illegal migration, transnational crime and environmental degradation. One could consider seven broad subject areas of focus, economic security, food security, health and environment security, personal security and community security. The new threats to national security will come from emerging issues like terrorism, oil and gas depletion, environmental concerns, including climatic alterations, HIV/AIDS and over-population. National Security