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Social and Behavioral Sciences

1994

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A Study Of The Relationships Of Tourism And Potential Impacts On Montana Counties , Neal Christensen Sep 1994

A Study Of The Relationships Of Tourism And Potential Impacts On Montana Counties , Neal Christensen

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Preliminary exploration of potential relationships between levels of tourism and measures of community infrastructure and quality-of-life. Most data is presented at the county level. This report was prepared for a working group including tourism leaders and city and county representatives who met together to discuss the research over a six-month period; as such, the report does not fully inform the reader of the full background and methodology of the reported study. ITRR recommends caution in interpreting results.

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The Glacier National Park Visitor Use Study, Theron A. Miller, Stephen F. Mccool Aug 1994

The Glacier National Park Visitor Use Study, Theron A. Miller, Stephen F. Mccool

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Presents results of a survey of Glacier National Park visitors from November 1992 to October 1993. Seasonal visitor demographic characteristics and trip characteristics are presented as well as visitor expectations, preferences, perceptions, and satisfactions.

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The Montana Trail Users Study, Stephen F. Mccool, Justin Harris Aug 1994

The Montana Trail Users Study, Stephen F. Mccool, Justin Harris

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Presents participation rates by Montana residents for various activities on Montana trails. Motorized and non-motorized, winter and summer activities are included. Participant preferences as well as perceptions of conflict with other trail users and barriers to participation are summarized.

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A Profile Of Nonresident Travelers Through Missoula: Winter 1993, Justin Harris, Nancy Lee Menning, Neal A. Christensen Jun 1994

A Profile Of Nonresident Travelers Through Missoula: Winter 1993, Justin Harris, Nancy Lee Menning, Neal A. Christensen

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Describes travel characteristics of nonresident visitors to Montana who passed through, made expenditures, or stayed overnight in Missoula during the 1993 winter season. Characteristics are compared to statewide winter travel characteristics.

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Winter Marketing Initiative: Missoula Convention And Visitors Bureau: Phase One Focus Group Results , Justin Harris, Nancy Lee Menning May 1994

Winter Marketing Initiative: Missoula Convention And Visitors Bureau: Phase One Focus Group Results , Justin Harris, Nancy Lee Menning

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Presents concerns and preferences of Missoula businesses for winter markets as well as their perceptions of the Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce.

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Tourism In The Egyptian Red Sea Area: A Responsible Development Approach, Lawrance Yu Jan 1994

Tourism In The Egyptian Red Sea Area: A Responsible Development Approach, Lawrance Yu

Hospitality Review

Egypt has always been a world-renowned tourism destination of antiquity. A government policy of product diversification attempts to disperse tourists more evenly in the country. The Egyptian Red Sea coast is therefore targeted as a new tourism development zone. The author identifies the new development patterns in the Egyptian Red Sea area and discusses the potential tourism impact on the coastal environment. It is recommended that a responsible development approach be adopted for coastal and marine tourism in the Egyptian Red Sea area

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Intra-Regional Tourism And Challenges Facing Hong Kong's Hotel Industry, J.S. Perry Hobson, Goldwyn Ko Jan 1994

Intra-Regional Tourism And Challenges Facing Hong Kong's Hotel Industry, J.S. Perry Hobson, Goldwyn Ko

Hospitality Review

Asia is experiencing a rapid growth in intra-Asian tourism, and is finding that the spending priorities of these new visitor markets is quite different from traditional markets. Not only have Hong Kong's markets changed, but the economic operational environment is becoming increasingly difficult as a result of the change in sovereignty in 1997, increasing land prices, and new regulations. The current structure of the hotel industry is out of balance with the demands of these new markets. Hong Kong now needs to consider some intervention in the hotel industry to further encourage the development of properties in this mid-market.

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Standards For Tourism Management Success: U.S. National Park Managers, Robert M. O'Halloran, Christopher Siew Wong Jan 1994

Standards For Tourism Management Success: U.S. National Park Managers, Robert M. O'Halloran, Christopher Siew Wong

Hospitality Review

National park managers are the subjects in the fifth segment of a study examining the skills and abilities needed to be successful tourism managers. The authors discuss these skills and their impact on successful tourism management.

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Tourism Professionals Profile: Theme Park Managers, Robert M. O'Halloran, Christopher Siew L. Wong Jan 1994

Tourism Professionals Profile: Theme Park Managers, Robert M. O'Halloran, Christopher Siew L. Wong

Hospitality Review

Theme park managers are a unique group of tourism managers. Their perspectives on effective tourism management skills and abilities differ from some public sector tourism managers. The authors present the results of a study focusing on theme park managers and compare these results with those of other tourism manager groups

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The Role Of Theme Parks In Tourism, Lou-Hon Sun, Muzaffer Uysal Jan 1994

The Role Of Theme Parks In Tourism, Lou-Hon Sun, Muzaffer Uysal

Hospitality Review

Although the theme park has been a major tourism destination in the United States, little research has been done in this industry. The growing economic significance and competition of the theme park industry ensure that the study of theme parks will emerge as a more popular research topic in the years to come. The authors review related articles and identify potential research topics in the theme park industry.

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Bartenders And Cocktails Of Ireland 1994-1998: Extracts From ‘Bartenders Association Of Ireland: A History Extended Version, James Murphy Jan 1994

Bartenders And Cocktails Of Ireland 1994-1998: Extracts From ‘Bartenders Association Of Ireland: A History Extended Version, James Murphy

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Bartenders Association of Ireland – A History book captured the many social and professional practice events, awards, new drinks and hotels services launched, significant bar and cocktail industry people and their contributions plus the many community activities which the bartenders and members of the Bartenders Association of Ireland (BAI) have successfully completed from the 1940s up to the late 1990s. The successful completion of these activities would not be been possible without the active and on-going support of the many Irish and international drinks and hospitality establishments (association supporters) and the association’s membership and active support of initially the UKBG …

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