regarding global companies such as Starbucks and Disneyland Parks adapting to the local cultures of the areas to which they have spread to within the Asia-Pacific region. Not only global brands highlight the interconnectedness of homogenised and heterogenised cultures, but the glocalisation of traditional rites
financing. Then I will provide an analysis of the main pros and cons for Chase in connection with the deal. Lastly I will show how both affected the pricing as well as the execution of the deal. In order to build the new Disneyland in Hong Kong a new non-recourse entity, Hong Kong International Theme Parks Ltd (HKITP) was formed. While the owners supported the project with substantial amounts of equity (Disney and Government) as well as with subordinated debt (Government), Disney had significant
In 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland was opened. Before the open of Hong Kong Disneyland, the public always had a heat debate on whether the park would bring any problems to Hong Kong from the perspective of livelihood and economy. However, nobody realized that disneyization has already been affecting our daily lives. In the following essay, shopping centre Langham Place of Hong Kong will be used as an example to illustrate how shopping culture in Hong Kong are influenced by disneyization. Disneyization
Organization: Hong Kong International Theme Parks Ltd. (Hong Kong Disneyland Resort) Table of Contents: A. Introduction B. Political environment B1 Description B2 Comments B3 Recommendations C. Economic environment C1 Description C2 Comments C3 Recommendations D. Social-cultural environment D1 Description D2 Comments D3 Recommendations E. Technological environment E1 Description E2 Comments E3 Recommendations F. Conclusion Reference A. Introduction of Hong Kong International
When opening a business in an international realm, one must examine many factors including cultural differences and geographical locations. When opening a business in a foreign nation, one must examine the need for the product being offered, the acceptance of the product into the culture, and the most effective means of advertising. Disney opened its doors in Japan with much success; much of the success can be attributed to the Japanese culture being very fond of Disney characters. Disney decided
Beauty's castle at Disneyland is a good example because it represents an idea to many people of what a medieval castle may have looked like. However the Disney castle is not an exact representation of a medieval castle. The differences in style and architecture between the Sleeping Beauty Castle and a medieval castle reflect each castle's varying functions and result in different impressions associated with each castle. Sleeping Beauty's castle is located at the Disneyland amusement park in Anaheim
Introduction A basic of Disney theme parks is the Main Street USA zone. This section features highly in all of the parks, usually coming right after the entrance. Key services like Guest Relations are located in this section, inside the "City Hall" (HK Disney Source, 2014). There are a number of elements to the Main Street, USA exhibit, and these will be discussed along with the history of Main Street USA in this paper. In particular, how the different elements of Main Street USA work together
place would become a staple in my life when I needed to restore my sense of feeling perfectly content. When I visited Disneyland in 2011, ten years after my first visit, all my prejudices of a brainwashing corporation faded away. Instead, I realized this very place was full of enough dreams and magic to lift a brooding teen from a temper tantrum into a state of contentment. Disneyland had the power to restore the stolen innocence of the young and the frail. During the spring of 2011, my family planned
in the decision to enter into a joint venture (Hernandez, 2011). In Hong Kong, Disney went out of its way to tailor the park to local tastes (Schuman, 2006). So the obvious advantage of the joint venture for Disney was the close relationship with the local government that Disney formed. Asia is a complicated market and it usually pays to not only have the government on your side, but to have it as a major investor. The Hong Kong government also provided the knowledge on cultural traditions and norms
create memories with a click of a button. Once it was finally my turn to enter, the man at the ticket booth grabbed my pass, scanned it, and told me “Welcome to Disneyland!” Once I heard the magical, “swoosh” noise from the ticket booth, I jolted right into the park. My friends following behind me, just as eager and ecstatic as me. Disneyland, my second home, is the place that’s consumed my life for the last three years. While I do go every other month, it still creates new and wonderful memories each
Tourism in Hong Kong Introduction: TOURISM is one of the major economic pillars of Hong Kong: the most popular city destination in Asia. The Hong Kong government has spent a big sum of money to strengthen the tourism image of Hong Kong. Methodology: In this coursework, I will investigate whether tourism is indeed a major economic pillar of Hong Kong and if Hong Kong needs tourism. I will use many resources such as: books (Hong Kong Year Book), internet (mostly information and data
o Hong Kong and Malaysia are different in many ways. o Hong Kong is a major city, the Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It is located in eastern Asia, on the southeast coast of China. As a city it has no capital. o On the other hand, Malaysia is a country. Its capital city is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia. o It has 2 distinct parts: o West or Peninsular Malaysia AND o East Malaysia Slide 3 - Physical Environment - Area and Topography o
in crisscross of time and space plays a significant role in relieving historical, national or individual pain through parallel narrative styles, taking Japanese pure love film Love Letter (1995), South Korean romantic film The Classic (2003) and Hong Kong nostalgia film The City of Glass (1998) for example. So the following paragraphs will analyze these films from three aspects: socio-cultural characteristics in each region and parallel narrative styles, as well as the thematic trait of pain-recovery
“Memories reveal the culture, history and time of the city.” (Aldo Rossi, 1982). The demolishment of Star Ferry Pier and Queen’s Pier in 2006 and 2007 has gathered a raising awareness on the discussion of collective memory with urban development in Hong Kong. The incident even caused the protest, hunger strike and confrontation of protestors against police. After that, the government identified collective memory as an importance consideration in heritage protection and conservation. “It is the value
In a contemporary era the ideal project goes from the design of a spoon to a city. The indissoluble link between every component of the city and the city itself it is now clear and studied. You cannot add another actor to a play without changing the plot. All the elements are mingled to each other as the people are mingled to them. The attention of people needs and habits has to mould the each project of every scale. The interesting difference between a limited architectural project and one in an
China: A Reflective Essay Standing atop the highest peak of the Great Wall in Beijing, China after nearly two hours of climbing up the uneven, ancient stairs, I couldn’t help but to think about my life and all the decisions I have made thus far. Drenched in sweat and gasping for breath through the thick, heavy, polluted air, I stood quietly in amazement. I was not only speechless because I had actually braved the nearly 7-mile climb but also because of the picturesque landscape that surrounded me
Doing Business in the Chinese Business Culture Doing business in China is on many levels similar to conducting business in many western countries. However, the importance of understanding the local business culture and practices are imperative to ensure success, for your business there. The following points deserve special attention: Dealing with Bureaucracy and Cultivating Relationships Dealing with bureaucracies and cultivating relationships on many levels, will ensure business success in
Chinese Workers: Their Thoughts, Ideas, and Spirit Although many have doubts that Chinese workers work in conditions like prisons, they are still willing to work. Often these workers remain optimistic about their spirit; they never give up. Also, they never complain about their suffering in the factories. These depictions of the positive aspects of factories are never shown in the media. However, Leslie Chang discovers the true opinions of Chinese factory workers. In her speech, The Voices of China’s
aforementioned Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong. The structural expressionism adopted in the design of this building is supposed to resemble growing bamboo shoots, symbolising livelihood and prosperity. The whole structure is supported by the five steel columns at the corners of the building, with the triangular frameworks transferring the weight of the building onto these five columns. It is covered with glass curtain walls, and it’s unique appearance means that it remains one of Hong Kong’s most distinguishable
Wetlands are defined as areas of land that are saturated with water year round and take on characteristics of a distinct ecosystem. In China, northwest of Hong Kong, lies the Mai Po Nature Reserve (22°30′ N and 114°02 E′) (Cheung and Wong 2006). The entire Mai Po Nature Reserve (MPNR) encompasses about 2,700 hectares or about 6700 acres. It is home to some of the world’s most endangered water birds. The wetlands support a large number of migratory water birds every year. During the spring thousands