Australia on the world’s tourist map - Реферат

How can a single country have world-class cities, snowfields, deserts, rainforests and golden beaches? Well, being nearly 8 million KMI in size, Australia has a lot of ground to cover. And while Australians are proud of the diverse landscape, we are equally proud of the diversity of our people and the warm welcome we offer visitors from near and far.According to the most recent ABS visitor arrivals figures, there were 19,900 visitors from Korea during March 2005 bringing the total for the three months to March 2005 to 74,500, an increase of 23 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year. There were 91,500 visitors from New Zealand during March 2005 bringing the total for the three months to March 2005 to 219,500 an increase of 16 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year. There were 86,800 visitors from the United Kingdom during March 2005 bringing the total for the three months to March 2005 to 235,200, an increase of 15 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year. There were 14,700 visitors from Germany during March 2005 bringing the total for the three months to March 2005 to 42,500, an increase of 3 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year. There were 43,600 visitors from the United States of America during March 2005 bringing the total for the three months to March 2005 to 122,700 an increase of 8 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year.You can buy some tickets over the Internet (often at good discounts), if you know exactly what you want, but to get a good idea of the choices available, you may need to talk to a travel agent or to airline reservations staff. In some cases overseas visitors will get a lower price by including within-Australia travel on their overseas tickets (for one thing, you won"t pay GST - Goods and Services Tax - on air travel purchased abroad). If you"re an overseas visitor buying a ticket after you arrive in Australia, check with a travel agent about possible discounts not available to Australian residents (note that you will pay GST on those tickets). Many travellers prefer to rent a vehicle rather than take a guided tour. Most car-rental companies restrict where you can go, so be sure to check before you head off onto unsealed (unpaved) roads or even all the way across or around the country.Caterers have always been and will continue to be in demand for functions like weddings, receptions, graduations, anniversaries, christenings, birthday parties, anniversaries and so on. Our guide explains how to assess your business operations, how much you should charge for your services and how to make sure you are charging the right amount to cover your operating costs as well as generate a profit. Each year All Seasons Catering caters for many private functions, including weddings and engagements, anniversary parties and birthday parties.Whatever your occasion, be it a romantic dinner for two, or the World Triathlon Championship with over two thousand guests, with All Seasons Catering you can be confident of its success - we will make your special day a very special occasion. Greg"s Mobile Catering Pty Ltd has been in operation throughout the Melbourne and Outer Melbourne Regions and also catering in Geelong for the past 10 years. Danny & Cris established Cristy"s Spit Roast Professionals in 1992, and have been catering for every type of function (i.e., birthdays, engagements, weddings, christenings, house warmings, sports clubs, work functions, family get-together , fundraising events, etc.)Australia is located southeast of Asia, and is the only country in the world to occupy a single continent. This large area is populated by only 19 million people, making Australia the most sparsely populated continent after the Antarctica. The vast movements of the earth’s crust made it large, isolated it and positioned it across the tropical and temperate climatic zones. Among the results are a small population, with has left enormous areas unspoiled; an astonishing variety of environments, from desert to rainforest, from tropical beach to snowfield, from big, sophisticated cities to vast uninhabited areas; a wide array of unique and intriguing animals and flora; a comfortable and sunny climate; and an interesting, cosmopolitan and friendly people. A series geological and historical accidents has made Australia one of the world’s most attractive countries from the tourist’s viewpoint.

Contents

Introduction

1. Tourism

2. Australia’s land

3. Australia on the world’s tourist map

3.1 Transportation

3.2 Accomodation

3.3 Catering service

Conclusion

Literature

Appendix

Sydney

Australia is located southeast of Asia, and is the only country in the world to occupy a single continent. The Australian continent and the nearby island of Tasmania, from the 6th largest country on earth. This large area is populated by only 19 million people, making Australia the most sparsely populated continent after the Antarctica.

I see Australia had the rich tourist’s resources. The vast movements of the earth’s crust made it large, isolated it and positioned it across the tropical and temperate climatic zones. Among the results are a small population, with has left enormous areas unspoiled; an astonishing variety of environments, from desert to rainforest, from tropical beach to snowfield, from big, sophisticated cities to vast uninhabited areas; a wide array of unique and intriguing animals and flora; a comfortable and sunny climate; and an interesting, cosmopolitan and friendly people.

A series geological and historical accidents has made Australia one of the world’s most attractive countries from the tourist’s viewpoint.

Australia has also the advanced transport network. About 9 million vehicles use roads and Australia is among world leaders in road safety.

Australia has a lot of great catering service companies, which provides food and management services to people.

Literature

1. Christine Lindop. Australia and New Zealand. Oxford University Press. 2007.

2. MCGONAGAL and John Borthwick. Sydney. APA Publications (HK) LTD, 1999.

3. Timanovskaya N.A. Spotlight on English-speaking countries. - Tula, Autograph, 2004.