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Enter Conference 2014 Programme, Patrick Horan Dec 2013

Enter Conference 2014 Programme, Patrick Horan

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No abstract provided.


National Hospitality Conference 2013: A Report, James Peter Murphy Nov 2013

National Hospitality Conference 2013: A Report, James Peter Murphy

Reports

Theme of the Conference – Doing business better


Building Co-Operation Between Tourism And Culture In The West Of Ireland, Bernadette Quinn, Ziene Mottiar, Theresa Ryan Jun 2013

Building Co-Operation Between Tourism And Culture In The West Of Ireland, Bernadette Quinn, Ziene Mottiar, Theresa Ryan

Conference papers

Redressing regional imbalance is now a key challenge in Ireland. Dublin is the destination of choice for more than two fifths of the market and the number of visitors holidaying outside of the Dublin region has declined significantly between 2003 and 2009. One way of redressing regional imbalance is to harness the tourism potential of the cultural sector. Spread throughout the regions is a wealth of cultural activity and a well developed infrastructure of venues staging vibrant arts activity of international calibre, be it in visual arts, film, literature or the performing arts. This activity engages 2.3 million Irish citizens …


Principles And Practices Of Bar And Beverage Management, James Peter Murphy May 2013

Principles And Practices Of Bar And Beverage Management, James Peter Murphy

Books/Book Chapters

Principles and Practices of Bar and Beverage Management is a comprehensive text and resource book designed to explain the latest developments and new complexities of managing modern bars - be they stand alone or part of larger institutions such as hotels and resorts.

Consumer expectations have changed, and a bar today must deliver an integrated social experience in a safe modern environment, which also offers the latest products and services in a professional and engaging fashion. Against a background of increasing competition and an increasingly sophisticated customer base, this text has been designed to support the bar and beverage skills …


The Principles And Practices Of Bar And Beverage Management - The Drinks Handbook, James Peter Murphy May 2013

The Principles And Practices Of Bar And Beverage Management - The Drinks Handbook, James Peter Murphy

Books/Book Chapters

The bar and drinks business is hugely competitive. The key to success or failure between the many beverages and services offered in any bar is the employees who make, market, sell and serve them. Customer expectation and demand is constantly increasing and so it’s crucial for all staff to have comprehensive product knowledge and superior specialized service skills.

The Principles and Practices of Bar and Beverage Management - The Drinks Handbook is an authoritative resource and comprehensive training guide, essential for all students, bartenders, sommeliers, mixologists, waiters and food and beverage practitioners the world over. Written and configured in an …


Conference Bid - Enter 2014 - Innsbruck Austria, Patrick Horan Jan 2013

Conference Bid - Enter 2014 - Innsbruck Austria, Patrick Horan

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No abstract provided.


Synopsis Of Part-Time Education Policy Within The Technological University Dublin, Detta Melia Jan 2013

Synopsis Of Part-Time Education Policy Within The Technological University Dublin, Detta Melia

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The purpose of this paper was to investigate the nature of part-time student provision within DIT, using policy and strategy documents. The purpose was also to investigate the needs of part-time students and following these considerations provide recommendations for the future development of part-time student education at DIT as part of the Masters in Education - Education Policy Module.

The first section of this paper examines the background and context of part-time and flexible learning opportunities in the literature. It makes comparisons between the numbers following part-time education programmes as opposed to full-time education programmes and highlights that only 18% …


Honor Moore : Photographs, Honor Moore Jan 2013

Honor Moore : Photographs, Honor Moore

Honor Moore

A selection of photographs from different times in the life of Honor Moore, generously donated by her family.


Honor Moore : A Cook's Life, Honor Moore Jan 2013

Honor Moore : A Cook's Life, Honor Moore

Honor Moore

The origions of the book came from an autobiography by Honor Edgar she had begun prior to her death in 2013.

Honor's eldest daughter Patsy painstakingly compiled this shortened version of what would have been an incredibly long and beautiful journey of a book. We present to you our tribute to a cook's life.

Foreward by Robert Edgar.


An Investigation Of Business Tourism Development: A Case Study Of Wexford Town, Ireland, Gereva Hackett, Detta Melia Jan 2013

An Investigation Of Business Tourism Development: A Case Study Of Wexford Town, Ireland, Gereva Hackett, Detta Melia

Conference papers

The challenging global economic recession continues to affect all business sectors around the world. Wexford town, like any other region is experiencing challenges in this environment. Uncertainly is impacting on bookings and travel. Included in this uncertainty is the fact that a return to recessionary times cannot be ruled out. However, it has been suggested that tourism is the only major sector of the Irish economy that can cheaply and quickly add to growth in the economy (ITIC, 2011; Failte Ireland, 2011; Davidson, 2011; Casey and O’Rourke, 2011). Wexford as a town has been underutilised in terms of its potential …