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Managing Online Communications and Feedback Relating to the Welsh Visitor Attraction Experience: Apathy and Inflexibility in Tourism Marketing Practice?
Managing online communications and feedback relating to the Welsh visitor attraction experience: apathy and inflexibility in tourism marketing practice? David Huw Thomas, BA, PGCE, PGDIP, MPhil Supervised by: Prof Jill Venus, Dr Conny Matera-Rogers and Dr Nicola Palmer Submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of the degree of PhD University of Wales Trinity Saint David. 2018 i ii DECLARATION This work has not previously been accepted in substance for any degree and is not being concurrently submitted in candidature for any degree. Signed (candidate) Date 15.02.2018 STATEMENT 1 This thesis is the result of my own investigations, except where otherwise stated. Where correction services have been used, the extent and nature of the correction is clearly marked in a footnote(s). Other sources are acknowledged by footnotes giving explicit references. A bibliography is appended. Signed (candidate) Date 15.02.2018 STATEMENT 2 I hereby give consent for my thesis, if accepted, to be available for photocopying and for inter- library loan, and for the title and summary to be made available to outside organisations. Signed (candidate) Date 15.02.2018 STATEMENT 3 I hereby give consent for my thesis, if accepted, to be available for deposit in the University’s digital repository. Signed (candidate) Date 15.02.2018 iii iv Abstract Understanding of what constitutes a tourism experience has been the focus of increasing attention in academic literature in recent years. For tourism businesses operating in an ever more competitive marketplace, identifying and responding to the needs and wants of their customers, and understanding how the product or consumer experience is created is arguably essential. -
Rails by the Sea.Pdf
1 RAILS BY THE SEA 2 RAILS BY THE SEA In what ways was the development of the seaside miniature railway influenced by the seaside spectacle and individual endeavour from 1900 until the present day? Dr. Marcus George Rooks, BDS (U. Wales). Primary FDSRCS(Eng) MA By Research and Independent Study. University of York Department of History September 2012 3 Abstract Little academic research has been undertaken concerning Seaside Miniature Railways as they fall outside more traditional subjects such as standard gauge and narrow gauge railway history and development. This dissertation is the first academic study on the subject and draws together aspects of miniature railways, fairground and leisure culture. It examines their history from their inception within the newly developing fairground culture of the United States towards the end of the 19th. century and their subsequent establishment and development within the UK. The development of the seaside and fairground spectacular were the catalysts for the establishment of the SMR in the UK. Their development was largely due to two individuals, W. Bassett-Lowke and Henry Greenly who realized their potential and the need to ally them with a suitable site such as the seaside resort. Without their input there is no doubt that SMRs would not have developed as they did. When they withdrew from the culture subsequent development was firmly in the hands of a number of individual entrepreneurs. Although embedded in the fairground culture they were not totally reliant on it which allowed them to flourish within the seaside resort even though the traditional fairground was in decline. -
Challenge Accepted
SUMMER 2018 Challenge Accepted THE KATAYANAGI FAMILY AND THOUSanDS OF OTHER PARK VISitORS MARK THE 25TH anniVERSARY OF THE TRaiLS CHALLEngE IN THIS ISSUE: TILDen FOREVER P. 4 | intO the REDWOODS P. 12 | A PLAnneD SHORELine PARK P. 16 DID YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK This year marks a milestone time for the Park District KNOW? Fun facts about the with the 25th anniversary of the Trails Challenge and East Bay Regional park membership at an all-time high. The vital role our Park District parks play in keeping the East Bay happy, healthy and active is clearer than ever. Park visitors of all ages can take part in the annual Trails Challenge—finding new paths to hike and parks to explore. A few years ago, the Foundation heard from two senior women who had been walking together at Lake Chabot for decades. After taking the challenge, one of the women shared: “I get to see new places, clear my head and get healthy. I feel great about it.” The Trails Challenge had a similar impact on our cover subjects: Jonathan, Donica, Penny and Rocky Katayanagi. Jonathan and his daughter, Penny, took on the 2017 Trails Challenge when Penny was 6, completing all five trails in one day. Now, the challenge is a family tradition, with all $192,839 four of them hitting the trails together—and fostering a lifelong love Total amount of bequests given to of hiking. the Foundation in 2017 Inspiring people to be active and enjoy our beautiful regional parks is one of the best parts of the Trails Challenge, and it’s why the program continues to grow. -
East Bay Regional Park District 2005 Budget
EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 2005 BUDGET January 1 to December 31, 2005 2005 Adopted Budget Page 1 East Bay Regional Park District Page Intentionally Left Blank 2005 Adopted Budget Page 2 East Bay Regional Park District TABLE OF CONTENTS VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS .......................................................................... 7 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT MAP .............................................................. 9 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK............................................................................................ 11 SECTION A – GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE..................................................... 13 SECTION B – BUDGET OVERVIEW ............................................................................ 21 BUDGET AT-A-GLANCE .................................................................................... 29 TOTAL RESOURCES BY CATEGORY AND MAJOR CHANGES ..................... 30 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS BY CATEGORY AND MAJOR CHANGES ............ 34 BUDGET BY FUND ............................................................................................ 37 BUDGET BY DIVISION AND DEPARTMENT .................................................... 38 AUTHORIZATION POSITIONS BY DIVISION AND DEPARTMENT ................. 40 GENERAL FUND ................................................................................................ 41 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ............................................................................. 47 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS ................................................................................... -
Britain's Great Little Railways Newsletter 63 April 2016 AGM And
Britain’s Great Little Railways Newsletter 63 April 2016 AGM and SPRING GENERAL MEETINGS At 10.15 when I arrived at the Bradford Arms there was a blizzard in full progress and I wondered how many members would make it and even if we would be able to get home after the meeting. In the end the snow stopped fairly quickly and although the sun never came out the weather was just about acceptable for a train ride in the afternoon. Bruce Whalley hosted the meeting in the Bradford Arms and at his railway in the afternoon. The meeting saw the retirement of Maureen Atkinson, our Treasurer and also Mike Hanson. I would like to thank them both for the dedicated work that they have put in to assist the smooth running of BGLR. Peter Jackson has been appointed as our new Treasurer and can be contacted at [email protected] or on 07711 787289. His postal address is 35 Cowley Avenue, Greenhithe, Dartford. DA9 9QA The minutes of the two meetings have been circulated to all members and posted on the Members Only section of the website along with the Year End Accounts. The meetings were lively and interesting and it was good to meet the owners of the proposed Fenn Bell Miniature Railway which is currently in the planning application stage. After a pleasant lunch and distribution of the 2016 Posters and Brochures the members drove the short distance to Weston Park to play trains. A ride behind the Garrett was especially good despite the wind and near freezing temperature. -
Knott's Berry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm Yes, it did all begin with a farm. Back in 1920, Walter and Cordelia Knott came to Buena Park and started a small, 20 acre berry farm. It became Knott's Berry Place in 1928 when they built a permanent building to serve as a berry stand and tea room. Despite some success in the propagation of the boysenberry, money got tight as the depression hit and they needed another source of income, so, in 1934 Cordelia reluctantly began serving chicken dinners in the tea room on her own wedding china. The chicken was a hit. By 1937 they built a full-fledged restaurant, and soon they had thousands of customers lining up to get in -- so many that Walter began to look around for some way of keeping them entertained while they waited. In 1940 he moved the Old Trails Hotel to the Farm from Prescott, Arizona -- the first of many old buildings that he would relocate or replicate to form his own ghost town. He added "The Covered Wagon Show," a cyclorama, to the hotel's lobby and the farm had its first themed attraction. In the 1950's more buildings and more shows were added to what was now known as Knott's Berry Farm. In 1952 Walter bought the entire the Denver and Rio Grande railroad and moved it to the farm where it was reborn as the Ghost Town & Calico Railroad, the park's first ride. Since then the park has continued to grow, developing into one of the world's premier theme parks (Knott's Berry Farm won the Amusement Business/Liseberg Applause Award in 1988, only the fourth park so honored.) After the deaths of Cordelia and Walter the Knott family carried on as managers until 1997, when the park was acquired by Cedar Fair, L.P., which has continued to expand and improve the park. -
A Public Consultation on Revised Proposals for the Transposition of Directive 2008/57/EC on the Interoperability of the Rail System
A public consultation on revised proposals for the transposition of Directive 2008/57/EC on the interoperability of the rail system 1 October 2011 Contents Executive Summary 2 How to respond 2 Freedom of Information 3 The Consultation Criteria 4 What will happen next 4 The proposals 5 Longer term strategic issues 22 List of consultation questions 25 Annexes: A – List of those consulted B - The Consultation Criteria C – Draft Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2012 D - Transposition Note E – Draft List of Exclusions from Scope (GB) F – Draft Impact Assessment G – Directive 2008/57 (and updates) H – Commission Recommendation 2011/217 2 October 2011 Executive Summary i.) This consultation seeks views on draft regulations concerning the interoperability of the railways. These regulations are necessary to meet the requirements of the Interoperability Directive 2008/57/EC which recast earlier versions and the deadline for implementation was 19 July 2010. The recast Directive contained new provisions for type authorisation of vehicles. It also has provisions for the reauthorisation process for vehicles authorised in another Member State which have been moved from the 2004 Safety Directive into the Interoperability Directive. ii.) The draft regulations will implement the Directive for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The reauthorisation of vehicles for the UK half of the Channel Tunnel are dealt with in bi-national safety regulations. All other requirements in the Directive in relation to the Tunnel will be implemented through these draft interoperability regulations. iii.) This consultation builds on two earlier rounds of consultation which were published by the Department in 2009 and 2010. -
The Train to Downton Abbey? Presented by Ron Johnson Free Advice and Opinions: [email protected]
The Train to Downton Abbey? Presented by Ron Johnson Free Advice and opinions: [email protected] The recent popularity of the Downton Abbey TV program has raised interest in old British homes and British history in general. Is it possible to drop in to visit Lord and Lady Grantham and get a spot of tea from cook? Err, not quite. But Britain is thick with hundreds of old preserved homes that follow the Downton model with kitchen downstairs and library, drawing rooms and possibly a ghost or two upstairs. Even better, Britain is also stuffed with thousands of avid railfans who have done incredible work preserving and operating old trains, including many steam locomotives. It is quite possible to tour Britain combining these two interests, as I have with my wife and friends some 30 times. This presentation is designed to whet your appetite for touring Britain and enjoying these combined interests. Getting There If you have never been overseas, Britain is the easiest place to start. Many of the natives speak a form of English, although it is not so clear as the English spoken by the Swedes or Dutch. Airline tickets are readily available, although not necessarily cheap. Your most likely point of arrival is at Heathrow Airport, which is convenient for my recommended tour. Gatwick and some smaller airports also serve London, and Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, etc., also have international flights. Getting Around Most of the restored railroads and grand homes are located in the countryside and a rental car is the easiest way to reach most destinations. -
ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan
ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Approved: May 2, 2006 Resolution No.: 2006-05-103 2950 Peralta Oaks Court P.O. Box 5381 Oakland, CA 94605 Phone (510) 635-0135 TDD (510) 633-0460 East Bay Regional Park District ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Table of Contents Contents 1.0 Introduction Overview..........................................................................................................................3 Legislative Mandate .......................................................................................................3 Discrimination and Accessibility...................................................................................4 Undue Burden.................................................................................................................4 1.1 ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Development Requirements...................5 1.2 ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Development Process..............................6 Facility Survey ................................................................................................................6 Self Evaluation................................................................................................................6 Public Outreach..............................................................................................................6 2.0 Definitions...............................................................................................................9 3.0 Findings and Recommendations -
Inside: Ebrpd Copes with Climate Change
SUMMER 2016 COMPASS Healthy Parks Healthy People Canines and their best friends romp in our Regional Parks INSIDE: EBRPD COPES WITH CLIMATE CHANGE IN THIS ISSUE: HELP MOTHER NATURE P. 3 | RIDE THE RAILS P. 4 | VIEW WILDLIFE CLOSE UP P. 18 TRAILHEAD 2016 Summer DID YOU Never underestimate dog power. Take, for example, KNOW? Bigges, the 3-year-old Australian shepherd featured on Fun facts about the our cover. He is a terrific ambassador for our parks, not East Bay Regional just because he’s well-behaved and well-loved on the trails. The Hayward pooch is also a great role model for environmental Park District responsibility. When Bigges visits our parks, he makes sure he leaves them cleaner than when he came. In fact, he’s picked up hundreds of plastic bottles and other debris over the years, scouring the hillsides for trash left by other hikers. His owner, Diane Petersen, collects the trash from Bigges and recycles it. Throughout the District, we follow a similar environmental ethic: to be conscientious stewards of the land and set a good example for others. We’re proud to be part of the national Leave No Trace movement, which encourages park visitors to have a minimal impact on the environment when spending time outdoors. For decades, we’ve also worked to restore habitat, remove invasive species, acquire and protect important open spaces, and educate the public about the importance of environmental stewardship. Other important facts worth noting: Bigges and Petersen are mem- 500 bers of the Regional Parks Foundation—just like you. -
Eskdale Zombie Apocalypse
The R&ER Magazine Number 235 December 2019 The Journal of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society The R&ER Magazine No.235 Our Society Magazine December 2019 Editorial by John Taylor Twenty years have passed in a blur since I started to compile the ‘Forty Years Published quarterly by the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Ago’ articles; edited highlights from the Society’s Newsletters/Magazines, Preservation Society Limited starting from Issue No.1 in 1960. In this edition of the Magazine you will find Member of the Heritage Railway Association the latest highlights from Winter 1979/80 on page 41. This particular issue was Editorial Team: Keith Herbert, Di Chase, Bill Seddon, Opinions expressed by contributors and the last to be produced in the Newsletter’s original format, which was basically Mark Harrington, John Taylor in editorial comment do not necessarily black and white pages and photos. The next issue, dated Spring 1980, had a Editorial Designer: Julie Hutchinson reflect the collective views of the Society. new design with a dedicated cover style and typeface, although still a black and The R&ER Magazine is always pleased to receive white production and still called a Newsletter. It remained in that style until issue PRESS DEADLINE: Material for inclusion correspondence, photographs and articles for possible No.100, when another change of style was adopted, with one-off full colour inclusion. Most nowadays arrive via our e-mail address, in the next issue of the Magazine must but postal contributions remain welcome. Please reach the editors not later than covers and a name change to The R&ER Magazine. -
Consolidated Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2019
EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Consolidated Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2019 ADMINISTRATIVE AND DOCUMENT FEES I. BOARD & COMMITTEE MATERIAL FEES ............................................................................................... 4 II. GENERAL DOCUMENTS / MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL FEES ........................................................ 4 III. PUBLIC SAFETY FEES & FINES .............................................................................................................. 4 IV. LAND USE, ENCROACHMENT & DEVELOPMENT FEES .................................................................. 5 V. RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FEES ...................................................................................... 5 VI. MISCELLANEOUS FEES ........................................................................................................................... 5 PARK_SPECIFIC_FEES 1. ANTHONY CHABOT ............................................................................................................................. 7 ANTHONY CHABOT EQUESTRIAN CENTER .......................................................................................................................... 7 SKYLINE RANCH EQUESTRIAN CENTER .................................................................................................................................. 7 2. ARDENWOOD ......................................................................................................................................... 7 PALMDALE ESTATES EVENTS