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Exploratory Study Of The Download Speed Of Leading University Hospitality And Tourism Department Websites Worldwide, Steven Chan, Rosanna Leung, Rob Law, Wen Shi
Exploratory Study Of The Download Speed Of Leading University Hospitality And Tourism Department Websites Worldwide, Steven Chan, Rosanna Leung, Rob Law, Wen Shi
Hospitality Review
Increased broadband penetration (BP) rates around the world have encouraged web designers to include more web content and additional functions on their web sites, thereby enhancing the richness and playfulness of the information. However, it is often very difficult for web surfers who are still using narrowband connections to access such web sites. Many university web sites target international audiences; therefore their download performance should be considered, as it may directly influence the user experience. This exploratory study examined 331 university hospitality and tourism department web sites in 37 countries. The empirical results showed that entry web pages of universities …
Adapting The Customer Satisfaction Index To The Lodging Industry: Foreign Customers' Evaluations, Dong Jin Kim, Woo Gon Kim, Kelly A. Way
Adapting The Customer Satisfaction Index To The Lodging Industry: Foreign Customers' Evaluations, Dong Jin Kim, Woo Gon Kim, Kelly A. Way
Hospitality Review
As a standard form of measuring customer satisfaction, the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) has been utilized in many countries. By using the Korean Customer Satisfaction Index (KCSI) methodology, this study attempted to investigate foreign customers’ evaluations of luxury hotels in Seoul, South Korea. In doing so, some efforts were made to overcome the methodological problems associated with the KCSI for the lodging industry. Data for this study were collected through a mall intercept survey using a self-administered questionnaire. Precisely 783 responses, collected solely from foreign guests who had stayed at a luxury hotel in Seoul, were included in the study.
The Influence Of Purchase Confidence On Information Source Selection: Implications For Hospitality Industry, Nelson Barber, Tim Dodd
The Influence Of Purchase Confidence On Information Source Selection: Implications For Hospitality Industry, Nelson Barber, Tim Dodd
Hospitality Review
Whether the product of choice is a restaurant, vacation resort or hotel, it is important for hospitality marketers to understand how consumers treat purchase decisions and the influence purchase confidence and situation play on that decision. This study investigated the role purchase confidence plays with knowledge in the selection of sources of information during purchase decisions. The results indicate sources of information are perceived differently by consumers and depending on the purchase situation, subjective knowledge is influenced by purchase confidence affecting the source of information considered when making a purchase decision. The results also indicated that those with high purchase …
Hotel And Restaurant Entry-Level Job Competencies: Comparisons Of Management And Worker Perceptions, Dana V. Tesone, Peter Ricci
Hotel And Restaurant Entry-Level Job Competencies: Comparisons Of Management And Worker Perceptions, Dana V. Tesone, Peter Ricci
Hospitality Review
This article presents the findings of a central Florida study of lodging and restaurant managers as well as entry-level workers who were graduates of hospitality management programs. It provides a theoretical construct as a basis of the methodology employed. The article then reports the findings of perceptions of desired knowledge, skills and abilities, and attitudes associated with entry-level employees. It further compares desired levels of preparation for entry-level positions in the industry as reported by respondents of both groups. Finally, the authors present conclusions and implications for central Florida practitioners and educators.
The Use Of Thermal Capacity In Measuring The Effectiveness Of Meals On Wheels Transport Containers, Lionel Thomas Jr., Douglas C. Nelson, Barbara A. Almanza, Margaret Binkely
The Use Of Thermal Capacity In Measuring The Effectiveness Of Meals On Wheels Transport Containers, Lionel Thomas Jr., Douglas C. Nelson, Barbara A. Almanza, Margaret Binkely
Hospitality Review
The Meals on Wheels (MOW) program is designed to help combat hunger in persons needing assistance. MOW has a duty not only to provide food but also to ensure that it reaches eligible clients safely. Given the population that MOW serves, transporting food safely takes on increased importance. This experiment focused on the major food safety issue of maintaining temperature integrity through the use of transport containers. For containers that did not contain electric heating elements, several factors influenced how fast the food temperature fell. Those factors included the U-value and size of the container as well as how many …
Demographic, Behavioral And Perceptual Comparisons Of U.S Visitor Experience With Group Package Tours And Free Independent Travel To China, Mark A. Bonn, Howook "Sean" Chang, Jerome Agrusta, H. Leslie Furr, Woo Gon Kim
Demographic, Behavioral And Perceptual Comparisons Of U.S Visitor Experience With Group Package Tours And Free Independent Travel To China, Mark A. Bonn, Howook "Sean" Chang, Jerome Agrusta, H. Leslie Furr, Woo Gon Kim
Hospitality Review
U.S. visitor demand for the China travel experience is anticipated to rise significantly through 2105, causing the Chinese government to employ 100 million service providers over the next six years and raising concern about service delivery and perceptions of the on-site China experience. In an effort to better understand these issues concerning U.S. visitors, this study investigated two specific types of U.S. travelers to China: Group Package Tour (GPT) visitors and Free Independent Travel (FIT) visitors. Results indicated that GPT visitors were more likely to be older and have higher household income than FIT visitors. Four trip-related characteristics of GPT …
How Green The Desert? Examining The Enviormental Policies Of Las Vegas Strip Hotels, Andrew M. Levey, Karl J. Mayer, Karima Abdel-Moty
How Green The Desert? Examining The Enviormental Policies Of Las Vegas Strip Hotels, Andrew M. Levey, Karl J. Mayer, Karima Abdel-Moty
Hospitality Review
This study analyzed the websites of major Las Vegas Strip hotels, examined their corporate financial reports, and conducted two in-depth telephone interviews with hotel managers, all with regard to their “green” (pro-environmental) policies. The study found a distinct lack of evidence to support assertions that these properties had truly “gone green” in their daily operations. Thus, although the hotels might actually have been engaged in green procedures, they did not express environmental policy in their corporate websites or financial reports. Several possible reasons for this apparent duality are suggested.
Strategic Human Resources Management Performance Metrics For Unit-Level Managers: An Exploratory Study Of U.S Casual Restaurants, Kevin S. Murphy
Strategic Human Resources Management Performance Metrics For Unit-Level Managers: An Exploratory Study Of U.S Casual Restaurants, Kevin S. Murphy
Hospitality Review
Many restaurant organizations have committed a substantial amount of effort to studying the relationship between a firm’s performance and its effort to develop an effective human resources management reward-and-retention system. These studies have produced various metrics for determining the efficacy of restaurant management and human resources management systems. This paper explores the best metrics to use when calculating the overall unit performance of casual restaurant managers. These metrics were identified through an exploratory qualitative case study method that included interviews with executives and a Delphi study. Experts proposed several diverse metrics for measuring management value and performance. These factors seem …
Assessment Of Higher-Education Hospitality Programs, Matt A. Casado
Assessment Of Higher-Education Hospitality Programs, Matt A. Casado
Hospitality Review
The function of assessment in higher-education hospitality programs is to improve student learning. Although the assessment process is common in higher-education institutions, examples of assessment practices in hospitality programs have not been made available to academic practitioners. This paper describes a method successful at formulating assessment in a hospitality college professional program.
Relationship Between Changes In Cash Flow And Investments In Publicy Traded Restaurant Firms In The United States, Arun Upneja, Amit Sharma
Relationship Between Changes In Cash Flow And Investments In Publicy Traded Restaurant Firms In The United States, Arun Upneja, Amit Sharma
Hospitality Review
This research investigated the relationship between investments in fixed assets and free cash flows of U.S. restaurant firms while controlling for future investment opportunities and financial constraints. It also investigated investment and cash-flow sensitivity in the context of economic conditions. Results suggested that investments in small firms (with higher financial constraints) had relatively weaker sensitivity to cash flows than investments in large firms (with higher sensitivity). Controlling for economic conditions did not significantly change results. While the debate over sensitivity of investments to cash flows remains unresolved, it has not been explored widely in industry contexts, especially in services such …