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Transforming For The Future: The New Economic Driver For The Las Vegas Tourism Industry, Kwangbok Lee
Transforming For The Future: The New Economic Driver For The Las Vegas Tourism Industry, Kwangbok Lee
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Tourism transformation has recently become a key strategy in today's competitive business environment, as continued rejuvenation is required for a tourism destination to succeed over time. However, transformation can prove problematic for many emerging tourism destinations, which suffer from a lack of long-term decision-making tools and leadership from institutions at a local level. Therefore, this paper aims to use the theoretical framework of transformation theory—particularly the institution dimension— to demonstrate that Las Vegas’ ongoing transformative shift over the last 80 years from a mining town to a gaming destination, and then, to a multi-dimensional tourist attraction, has been largely successful …
The Influence Of National Culture On Tipping Behavior, Zina Abraham
The Influence Of National Culture On Tipping Behavior, Zina Abraham
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The purpose of this professional paper is to explore the various factors that contribute to cultural differences in tipping behavior. This meta-analysis of the current research can be applied to understand the tipping habits of international tourists in Las Vegas, a relatively unexplored topic.