TTRA Europe 2009 conference:
“that integrated knowledge of transport and tourism is essential in developing destinations, tourism enterprises and effective tourism policies, and to cope with emerging local and global issues and conflicts”
: mostly dealing with ICT in tourism and transport
- e-ticketing
- GPS applications
- internet booking
- electronic logistic support systems
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1. Environment
1.1 Geographical features/climate
Madagascar is unique: 5% of all known animal and plant species can be found here and here alone. The remarkable fauna and flora is matched by epic landscapes of an incredible diversity: you can go from rainforest to desert in just 300km. A few places on earth offer such an intense kaleidoscope of nature.
Unfortunately, the geographic situation
Environment
Geographical features
Malaria cautious region
Tropical climate – flooding and rain
The Capital city has a moderate temperature all throughout the year
Southwest costal areas get affected by cyclones in the January
Climate
Land divided into:
Highland in the middle, East coast plains, West coast plains
Capital city Antananarivo located in the middle plains, 1,400m ab
1.POLITICS
Swiss Federation
Switzerland became a federation in 1848.
It is divided into 26 cantons.
The cantons are divided into Communes.
Both have their own administrative authorities.
CH: Confederation Helvetica
Executive Branch: Federal Council
Switzerland's government, has seven members.
Each year, a different member becomes Federal President.
- Tibetan Buddhism, Animism
Official Languages – Mandarin, Tibetan
Currency - ¥ RMB (Renminbi, Chinese Yuan)
Weather – Extremely dry except during rainy season. (May to September)
Economy – Agricultural work, Animal husbandry, Tourism and Local handicrafts
GDP – Tibet's GDP soared 111.8times from 1951 to 2010, an average annual growth of 8.3 percent.