“A consumer as an individual who, through a process of decision-making, obtains goods and services for personal consumption” (Page &Connell, 2014, p.54). In tourism, valuable experience of destination environment could also be acknowledged where tourist turn into a consumer of place or culture. Besides that, he also might be a byer of local products in a certain destination. So, this report represents the tourist’s behavior on vacation. In addition, the questionnaire below helped me to analyze my partner 's holiday desires by taking in consideration her age, nationality, marital status and occupancy (appendix 3). Also, that questionnaire allows to analyze tourist’s type according to Plog’s, Yiannakis and Gibson’s classifications of leisure …show more content…
The country of multi-ethnic population, with wild jungles of Amazon, strong economic growth, rich and distinctive culture. The advised city would be Brotas city in a state of Sao Paulo. It is a Brazilian adventure capital, which well known for a white-water rafting, canyoning, high-rope circuits and climbing. Therefore, it will be interesting location for my colleague as she mentioned in her questionnaire that she likes adventure sports and taking risks (appendix 3 line 28 and 34). Furthermore, my interviewee likes to be around the people most of the time and as the destination is closed to the Sao Paolo city, which is one of the largest megacities in the world (Lohmann & Dredge, 2012).
Moreover, tourist may enjoy beautiful waterfalls and natural pools. Adventure tourism enhances by two reasons. Firstly, the Jacare-Pepira River attracts people who are interested in kayaking. Secondly, its location very close to Sao Paulo city. According to question 2, my colleague likes to go out and takes pleasure in parties. As a result, Sao Paulo city, which is considered as one of the biggest and metropolitan cities, might be a good reason to experience a night life (Lohmann & Dredge,
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One of the biggest strength of Brazil it is that it has a solid multicultural combination of the nation 's different ethnicities, which is perfectly fits the needs of my colleague (appendix 3, line 19 and 21) (Lohmann & Dredge, 2012). Another one, as by Euromonitor Industry overview “World-famous and diverse landmarks, such as Christ the Redeemer, Carnival, the city of Ouro Preto, the Amazon River, and the Iguaçu Falls”, which again fulfills the expectations of my traveler (Travel in Brazil, 2016). However, the destination also has its weakness. The main one is that Brazil as a Portuguese speaking nation has a small percentage of speaking English language. As a result, according to my interviewee she speaks only English language as one of the main languages in her home country, Pakistan (Pakistan country profile, 2016). As regards of opportunities, Brazil is inexpensive for international tourists due to local currency depreciation, which gives to my partner a high purchasing power. Concerning the threats, it has political instability which can cause a big issue for the whole tourism industry and tourists including my colleague as well (appendix 5) (Travel in Brazil,
Brazil technology Compared to Liberty middle school's technology Brazil: When the Brazilian government set out to expand computer access in its schools, they had a broad and important set of goals. Based on the knowledge that improved computer access in K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions leads to a more skilled workforce, a narrower "digital divide", a more diversified economy, and wider participation of all citizens in the knowledge-based economy, the government set a plan in motion. For the long term, to have an entire workforce educated and trained with information and communication technology; and within the next five years, to make computer access a part of everyday life for a growing generation of Brazilian children. The biggest challenge:The Brazilian
The treatment of individuals in Brazil, since the 1800s, has been based off phenotypical aspects of a person, rather than genes. This concept propelled racial whitening for several decades after the official end; If a person looked white, even if they were technically a mulatto, they would be treated the way a White person was treated; Thus, making racial whitening appealing to Blacks and Mulattos who wanted “better” lives for
Although the country of Brazil fashions itself as a racial democracy, and promotes the Afro-Cuban culture through programs and tourism, very few Black have ascended to important government or corporate
Although Brazil and the United States may have some similarities in other aspects of culture, the way they view race is totally different to the United States. I found this extremely thought provoking and enlightening at the same time because I wasn’t even thinking of how other countries view race. According to the textbook, Brazil actually has way more terms describing the color of a person’s skin rather than group people by physical characteristics the way the United States does. For example, in Brazil the terms used are as followed alva which means pure white or alva-escura meaning off-white, the color gradient just gets darker from there on out.
As pointed out in a review of Brazilian healthcare by Paim, Jairnilson, et al. in the British medical journal Lancet there are still significant inequalities in Brazil in terms of mobility and mortality when analyzed by geography and race. (3) Paim points out that the infant mortality is approximately 2 ¼ times higher in the Northeast versus the Southern region of Brazil. Furthermore, individuals who report their skin color as brown or black have inequalities in certain health outcomes in recognition and treatment of chronic disorders like hypertension. Additionally, as pointed out in the 2012 journal publication by Macinko & Lima-Costa health disparities exist due to governmental healthcare spending.
Introduction: Throughout the years of its findings, the Brazilian culture has been influenced by many cultures. African, Portuguese, and the Native American culture influenced Brazil multiple ways. After the abolishment of slavery in Brazil, in 1888, the African culture created a huge impact on the Brazilian culture. The aftermath of slavery helped influenced Brazil with such things as the cuisine, language, herbal medication, music, dance, and etc. After slavery went into oblivion, there was racism still going in the country, but all of the races overcame it and it made the whole country grow as a whole.
Brazilian students in America utilize their own symbols and languages to distinguish themselves. They usually decorate their apartments with the green and yellow of the Brazilian flag, and they frequently wear clothing and jewelry with patriotic overtones. Since most of Brazilians speak Portuguese, it's common to hear them speaking to one another in that language. Family, friendship, and education are important to Brazilians. They put a lot of effort into keeping in touch with their friends and family, both in Brazil and America.
d., 1989). Scholars who endorse this term maintain that Brazilians do not regard each other through the lens of race, and that therefore race is not a relevant consideration in the study of social inequality. Abdias Nascimento’s ideas stand in direct opposition to this dominant discourse of racial democracy. His writings affirm the continuing importance of race in analyses of political inequality. He also draws attention to the important differences in cultural practice and worldview that emerge from the African ancestry of Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian population in ways that dominant political discourses, in Brazil and elsewhere, are not likely to.
Introduction Brazil's independence takes place in a relatively short period of time. Which can be officially placed between February 18, 1822 and March 8, 1824, which, compared to other wars of independence in different parts of the world, we can say that it is smaller, and also comparing the way it is carried out After this independence, we can say that, although the conflict was not totally peaceful, it was a less bloody war, in comparison with the majority of the wars of the other Spanish-American countries. The most important issues about Brazilian independence, which takes place as a result of the Napoleonic wars, will be discussed. To begin to give a context to this event, I will begin by saying that the most important trigger for
Tours, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins and all kinds of water sports are common attractions. You would even enjoy seeing tourists from all around the world, a great mix of cultures, races, customs, and languages, all of them united in the idea of pleasure and relaxation, in addition, an appeling reason for tourists and for many families like mine to go to Varadero is that, with the right weather, it is a very safe place, even for kids. The water deepens very slowly at the beach, so it is difficult to see an accident, and there is so much sand space for so few people, that it is hard to lose sight of a child. Nevertheless, crime is reduced to almost nothing due to the distance of cities and a good work from the local police, which is really important for the safety of tourists and
Many people cannot fully recognize what the world has to offer, until they take a look through someone else’s perspective. As a matter of fact, this common phrase has become an increasingly common issue in today’s society. Most individuals simply stick to the “comfort zone” of the communities they belong in, without ever feeling the need to branch-out to explore the countless other cultures that make up the world. Often times, this behavior tends to lead to stereotyping and the misrepresentation of cultures unfamiliar to us. The Brazilian culture is no exception to this everyday social norm.
Brazil, by both land mass and population, is the fifth largest country across the globe. The country is divided into five regions becoming one of the most geographically and culturally diverse nations on the earth earning the nickname "land of contrasts. " The different areas of the country all have many different cultures within often expressed through artifacts as well as traditions and ceremonies. Nationally, the culture can be expressed through many various forms such as language, literature, art, music, and religion. The blended and diverse culture of Brazil helped amplify many celebrations around the world.
But, living in a multicultural city is by itself a very beneficial exercise not only on a personal level but also in terms of cultural exchange, economic exchange and generating new ideas. One experiences what is called cultural variety when living in a diverse area. He is somehow introduced to new kinds of foods, architectures, arts, music, festivals, religions, mythologies, writings and more of general day-to-day life. These new things would easily open one’s heart and mind to new places, new ideas and new people. According to (Wolfstone, 2010) nowadays all people around the world happily go out and eat Chinese food, use Japanese technology, drive German
“Tourism Behaviour understanding includes the idea and knowledge of the different factors which are by no other means very obvious because the effects which do shape the activities and tastes of tourism are often highly embedded in the cultural and the personal biography of the individual that the whole of subject is not known of how actually they were made.” (Seaton, 1996). Figure.1. The tourism system.
Therefore, tourism may be defined as the activities, processes and outcomes by the relationship and interaction among the tourist, government, suppliers of the tourism, the host communities and the environment that surrounding the destination which involved in attracting and accommodating of the visitors (Goeldner & Ritchie, 2009). According to Goelner & Ritchie (2009), there are four different perspectives of tourism can be identified from the tourist, business operator who providing goods and services, government of the host destination area and the local community. The first group is the tourists or visitors. They are the group who search for various travel experiences and satisfaction physically and psychologically.