Debruçado sobre o presente espacial da cidade de Petrópolis, localizada ao norte da metrópole do Rio de Janeiro, entre as coordenadas de 43º 00 43º15W e 22º 15 22º 30S, este trabalho também investiga o passado espacial petropolitano. Desse complexo de formas do presente e do passado decorre a realidade sócio-espacial de Petrópolis. Esta tese se constitui como uma história territorial, pois, à sombra dessas formas, melhor dizendo, desse método, o espaço não pode ser compreendido sem uma investigação de sua origem e desenvolvimento, e nem o território deve ser avistado despregado do histórico relacionamento entre a sociedade e esse mesmo espaço. A urbanização de Petrópolis ocorre hoje nucleada pelo turismo; fez-se necessário, então, uma investigação sobre a urbanização passada determinada pela vilegiatura, sem esquecer a atividade industrial. A vilegiatura, aqui, foi conceituada como gênero diverso do turismo. Por conseguinte, Petrópolis foi planeada e construída como capital suburbana do Segundo Império, sendo, adiante, absorvida pela República. Petrópolis foi demarcada como certa espécie de campo de poder um espaço urbano constituído como território, i.é, espaço determinado por relações de poder historicamente delimitadas: um espaço conquistado, distinguido e nomeado por grupamento da elite brasileira que buscou estremar a forma da regência do espaço urbano de Petrópolis. A história desse território parece demonstrar uma linha continuada de territorialidade focalizada em determinações exteriores. Se a vilegiatura e a indústria deram no passado o viés forâneo da ordem urbana de Petrópolis, hoje, com o turismo, o fator exterior continua através de uma reconquista territorial levada a cabo por uma coalizão local gerenciada pelo poder público. / Bent forward the spacial present of Petrópolis city, localized at the north of Rio de Janeiro metropolis, between the co-ordination of 43º 00 43º15W e 22º 15 22º 30S, this work also investigates the spatial past of Petrópolis people. From this compound with present and the past shapes, occur the social and spatial reality of Petrópolis. This proposition constitutes as a territorial history as by this way the space cannot be understood without an investigation of its origin and development, and neither the territory must be seen without a link of the historical relationship between the society and this same space. The urbanization of Petrópolis nowadays is based in the tourism; so it has been necessary an investigation about the past urbanization determinated by the summer resort without forgiven the industrial activity. Here the summer resort has been judjed as a class different from tourism. By the way, Petrópolis was planned and built as a suburban capital of the Second Monarchy, and before it was absorbed by the Republic. Petrópolis was demarcated as kind of power field an urban space built as a territory, a space determinated by power relations delimitated by history: a conquested space, distinguished and denominated by the brazilian elite group that tried to demarcarcate the way of the urban space regency of Petrópolis. The history of this territory seems demonstrate a continual line of territoriality focalized exterior determinations. If the summer resorts and the industry have given in the past the outside look of the urban order of Petrópolis, today, with tourism, the exterior fact remains through the reconquer of land done by the local coalition managed by the public power.

Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for a Master’s Degree in: Tourism and Hospitality Management, Durban University of Technology, 2017. / This thesis discusses the concept of community participation and tourism development in KwaZulu-Natal using a case study of the Didima Resort and Umhlwazini community in Bergville, Drakensberg. In order to examine the research topic, the thesis scrutinizes the following key concepts: community participation in tourism development; tourism development initiatives for the local community of Umhlwazini; and, the contribution of tourism development towards community enhancement. The research was guided by four research objectives: (1) To investigate the level of understanding and awareness that the Umhlwazini community have regarding tourism development and the importance of community participation; (2) To investigate whether there is active community participation and whether there are tourism development initiatives or practices the resort authority is offering to the local community; (3) To ascertain strategies employed by Didima Resort to encourage maximum participation of communities for development of tourism at Umhlwazini; and, (4) To identify problems that hinder the community's participation in tourism development at Umhlwazini. The outcomes from the interviews indicate that the majority of the Umhlwazini community members are willing and interested in participating in the development of the tourism initiatives happening at Didima Resort and within their community. Currently, the community's participation in tourism development in their area is predominantly at the level of temporary jobs which are occasionally offered to unskilled labour. Work opportunities for skilled workers are non-existent so that not even a single member from the community is part of the Didima Resort management team. Recommendations arising from the study include but are not limited to the following: There must be a vigorous, selfless and mutual cooperation between the following role players; Amangwane Traditional Council, Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife (Didima), Ingonyama Trust, Okhahlamba local municipality and the community of Umhlwazini. This association will ensure that the interests of the community are taken into account and that the community is part and parcel of any tourism development projects taking place in the Umhlwazini area. There is an obligation for community enhancement programs such as tourism awareness campaigns and tourism seminars in the Umhlwazini community. Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife (EKZNW) must put more effort into advertising and promoting community products such as bicycle hire and handcraft work. That effort can increase the visibility and sales of such community products. Community problems appear to be more noticeable than benefits. Some of the problems identified are: the lack of jobs from Didima Resort; no improvement in the infrastructure of the community; local artistic talent is not utilised during mega events happening at Didima. The lack of tourism awareness and education was identified as two main causal factors that impede community participation in tourism development, as well as the breakdown of communication between Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife and Umhlwazini leadership (traditional council and contemporary political councillor). According to the outcomes derived from analysis of the data from interviews, this research study concludes that local community members desire to play an active role in the tourism development process of Didima and Umhlwazini. In general, community members want to see decisions about tourism development in their area made co-operatively by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife, Okhahlamba municipality and local leaders (Amangwane Traditional Council) in consultation with the local community of Umhlwazini. They also want to be recipients of tourism benefits and want transparency regarding the community levy fund which is meant to support community projects. This research study further concludes that there is great potential for community participation in tourism development initiatives at Umhlwazini community and Didima Resort. There are various tourism opportunities for the community which can be explored including a traditional restaurant and a cultural village which would benefit the community immensely. The community of Umhlwazini needs to be empowered with knowledge, business skills and financial assistance to start business ventures. It is only when the local community benefits financially that their participation in tourism development will become meaningful to them. / M

Magister Artium - MA / In South Africa, poverty engendered by the apartheid regime has long been part of the fabric of the economy. Against this background of social marginalisation, material deprivation and individual vulnerability, tourism has over the years increasingly been mooted as a strategically important and lucrative sector that, if fully explored and exploited, would lead to sustained poverty alleviation in the Republic of South Africa. The central aim of this study was to establish whether tourism as evident in the Spier Tourism model is a sustainable poverty-reduction strategy. The specific objectives of this study were to examine the socio-economic impact of Spier tourism initiatives on its workers (previously disadvantaged individuals) and the local population, to assess the pro-poor tourism practices as implemented by Spier in relation to Rogerson's pro-poor approach, to identify the challenges that Spier is facing in its pro-poor tourism approach with respect to poverty reduction goals, to provide recommendations on how the challenges can be met most effectively and to examine how pro-poor tourism can be promoted and enhanced in South Africa. The study employed both the qualitative and quantitative research designs. Data were collected through different qualitative and quantitative techniques (in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, questionnaire). Summary findings indicate that Spier has positively contributed to the socio-economic improvement in the living standards (contribution to livelihood - increased income, enhanced health and food status), through job creation, improved education/healthcare, empowerment through training and skill development, investment in the corporate social responsibility. However, Spier is still grappling with challenges such as racial disputes, insufficient income of employees and unqualified staff to mention a few. This study makes several recommendations which are based on the findings. / South Africa

The thesis concentrates on characteristics os Slovenian balneology and its comparison with spa tourism in the Czech Republic. It comes out of a hypothesis that balneology of both states has a similar tradition. The European spa tourism is identified as a health tourism on our continent. The thesis includes definition of basic ideas of balneology, health tourism and approaching Slovenia as a tourist destination. The second part concentrates on characteristics of Slovenian balneology, conditions of offering spa treatment and statistics of Slovenian balneology. It shortely depicts 15 Slovenian health resorts which are certified by the state. The comparison with Czech republic is based on table system. Firstly, the compared data are put for the Czech Republik, secondly there is the comparison with Slovenia.

This master's thesis analyzes the sports and ski resort Špičák. It examines not only the economic factors of the resort, but also describes its history, marketing activities and evaluates the SWOT and financial analysis. At the end there is a comparison with selected competitive resorts using a variety of tools such as Ski Cost Index or special categorization of ski resorts. The aim was primarily to evaluate the complex as a stand-alone unit and to make a comparison with its closest competitors.

Orientador: Rosângela Custodio Cortez Thomaz / Resumo: O turismo atualmente vem despontando como uma atividade socioeconômica capaz de liderar o desenvolvimento territorial turístico de base local. Essa atividade apresenta uma grande complexidade por estabelecer relação com diversos setores econômicos e socioculturais. Dessa forma, necessita de planejamento participativo em seu processo de implantação e desenvolvimento, visando ao bem-estar social da comunidade inserida. O turismo se apropria das espacialidades e das territorialidades produzidas pela sociedade, transformando-as em produtos turísticos que são consumidos e mercantilizados, tendo a capacidade de preservar e potencializá-las ou destruílas. Ao consumir os espaços, o turismo gera o movimento concomitante de territorialização, desterritorialização e reterritorialização, por meio de ações socioeconômicas intencionais que se materializam no tempo e no espaço. A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo central compreender a territorialização do turismo no município de Presidente Epitácio (SP), por meio de duas políticas multiescalares que se desdobraram em novas territorialidades, sendo elas: a titulação do município de Presidente Epitácio de Estância Turística do Estado de São Paulo e a política de expansão energética da CESP que se desdobrou na formação de um grande lago artificial e em obras mitigatórias e compensatórias. Apesar de distintas, estas se complementam em suas ações e discursos que buscam a potencialização e consolidação do território turístico de Presidente Epit... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Tourism is currently emerging as a socioeconomic activity capable of leading local tourism-based territorial development. This activity presents a great complexity because it establishes relationship with several economic and sociocultural sectors. Thus, it needs participative planning in its implementation and development process, aiming at the social welfare of the inserted community. Tourism appropriates the spatialities and territorialities produced by society, transforming them into tourism products that are consumed and marketed, having the ability to preserve and enhance or destroy them. By consuming the spaces, tourism generates the concomitant movement of territorialization, deterritorialization and reterritorialization, through intentional socioeconomic actions that materialize in time and space. This research aims to understand the territorialization of tourism in the municipality of Presidente Epitácio (SP), through two multi-scalar policies that unfolded into new territorialities, namely: the title of the municipality of Presidente Epitácio as Resort Town of the State of São Paulo and CESP's energy expansion policy, which unfolded in the formation of a large artificial lake and in the mitigating and compensatory works. Although distinct, they complement each other in their actions and speeches that seek to strengthen and consolidate the tourist territory of Presidente Epitácio. To support this research and reflections on the central objective, a theoretical discu... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

Legal and economic aspects of the institute of the lender of last resort Abstract The master thesis deals with the legal and economic aspects of the institute of the lender of last resort, as a key institute that helps ensure the stability of financial markets. The thesis is divided into four parts. The first part is focused on the economic aspects of this institute, especially deals with the general definition of the term lender of last resort and its historical genesis, as well as the principles and forms of assistance of the lender of last resort. The key knowledge of this part is the Thornton-Bagehot doctrine of the lender of last resort. The second part of the thesis deals with the legal regulation of the lender of last resort in the Czech Republic. The third part is aimed at relevant European legislation and provides a summary of the relevant case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, namely the cases Pringle, Gauweiler and Weiss. The fourth and final part of the thesis outlines the legal framework of this institute in the USA. The second to fourth part of the thesis also analyzes the behavior of 3 central banks (CNB, ECB and FED) in fulfilling the role of lender of last resort during the global financial crisis of 2008, the European debt crisis and the current coronavirus crisis,...

The master’s thesis deals with processing of business plan to establish new riding resort in Vysočina. The first chapter defines terms connected with business, theme of riding, analytics methods and tools, especially the structure description and business plan terms. The second part focuses on analysis of own resources and capabilities, analysis external and internal business environment includes primary marketing research. On the basis of these analyzes, in the third chapter, there is the complete business plan processed to establish new riding resort in Vysočina.

The aim of this thesis is to propose the communication mix for Šacberk Ski Resort. The objective of this thesis is the improvement of communication with customers and promotion of the company. Advertising campaign should make all the advantages of the company more visible. Diploma thesis evaluates current situation of the mix and proposes improvements and expansion of the advertising campaign to other regions of the Czech Republic. The new communication mix should lead to improving the current situation, gaining new customers and keeping current customers.

<p>Међу планинама Србије, низом посебних одлика, посебно димензијама и<br />туристичком привлачношћу, истиче се Копаоник. Копаоник (површина 2.758 km&sup2;) је<br />планина на југо западном делу Србије позната по низу појава које су ову планину<br />определиле за развој више врста туризма. Да би се као такво природно благо<br />сачувао, Копаоник је 1981. године проглашен националним парком, који захвата<br />површину од 11.810 ha и састављен је од 16 резервата. То га чини туристички и<br />еколошки веома интересантним. На бази постојећих података, из више научних<br />дисциплина, временских периода, као и самосталних истраживања на терену, у<br />докторској дисертацији су истражени сви природни и створени услови за развој<br />туризма на Копаонику, Јошаничкој, Луковској, Куршумлијској и Пролом бањи, као<br />бањама његове подгорине. Наглашавајући потребу комплементарног развоја<br />планинског и бањског туризма на Копаонику и у његовој подгорини, потенцирани су<br />елементи и фактори формирања ове хомогене туристичке регије. Комплементарност планинског и бањског туризма сагледана је кроз swot анализу.</p> / <p>Među planinama Srbije, nizom posebnih odlika, posebno dimenzijama i<br />turističkom privlačnošću, ističe se Kopaonik. Kopaonik (površina 2.758 km&sup2;) je<br />planina na jugo zapadnom delu Srbije poznata po nizu pojava koje su ovu planinu<br />opredelile za razvoj više vrsta turizma. Da bi se kao takvo prirodno blago<br />sačuvao, Kopaonik je 1981. godine proglašen nacionalnim parkom, koji zahvata<br />površinu od 11.810 ha i sastavljen je od 16 rezervata. To ga čini turistički i<br />ekološki veoma interesantnim. Na bazi postojećih podataka, iz više naučnih<br />disciplina, vremenskih perioda, kao i samostalnih istraživanja na terenu, u<br />doktorskoj disertaciji su istraženi svi prirodni i stvoreni uslovi za razvoj<br />turizma na Kopaoniku, Jošaničkoj, Lukovskoj, Kuršumlijskoj i Prolom banji, kao<br />banjama njegove podgorine. Naglašavajući potrebu komplementarnog razvoja<br />planinskog i banjskog turizma na Kopaoniku i u njegovoj podgorini, potencirani su<br />elementi i faktori formiranja ove homogene turističke regije. Komplementarnost planinskog i banjskog turizma sagledana je kroz swot analizu.</p> / <p> Among Serbia&rsquo;s lush mountains, with particular qualities, particular dimensions<br /> and many tourist-attractive sights, Mount Kopaonik rises above the rest. Kopaonik, with a<br /> 2,758 m peak, is located in southwestern Serbia, known for its cascading appearance,<br /> which has bestowed upon this mountain the potential to develop several forms of niche<br /> tourism. In order to preserve this immense natural beauty, in 1981 Mount Kopaonik was<br /> officially proclaimed a national park comprised of 16 preserves. This ensures that it will<br /> remain an extremely interesting location, in both touristic and ecological aspects. On the<br /> basis of existing data extrapolated from multiple disciplines, covering the varying seasonal<br /> periods, and including institutional as well as independent field research, this Doctoral<br /> Dissertation explores all the existing natural and man-made conditions within which tourism<br /> can be developed on Mount Kopaonik and its natural spas of Josanic, Lukovo, Kursumlija,<br /> and Prolom. It highlights the need to develop complementary forms of mountain and spa<br /> tourism on Mount Kopaonik and within its forests, and emphasizes the elements and factors<br /> required for forming homogenous tourist regions compatible with the ecological<br /> surroundings. Compementary forms of mountain and spa tourism is wiewed through a swot<br /> analisis.</p>