Futurizing Gastronomic Experiences In Natural Environments,
2021
University of Girona
Futurizing Gastronomic Experiences In Natural Environments, Francesc Fusté-Forné
Journal of Sustainability and Resilience
The current pandemic accentuated the need for a more responsible tourism system, where local food production and consumption become a cornerstone of sustainable tourism futures. Experiences embedded in natural environments are neither new nor recent, but the pandemic urged tourism stakeholders to look at nature again as a source of inspiration for tourism regeneration. The research analyses the configuration of gastronomic experiences in protected areas through the philosophy of a gourmet restaurant located in a volcanic setting in Catalonia, north-eastern Spain.
In Response To Blaockade Crises: The Case Of Qatar's Ministry Of Commerce And Industry In Managing The Food Sector During The Blockade Crisis,
2021
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
In Response To Blaockade Crises: The Case Of Qatar's Ministry Of Commerce And Industry In Managing The Food Sector During The Blockade Crisis, Ali Mistarihi
Al Jinan الجنان
This study attempted to answer the question of how well the Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) managed the blockade crisis in the food sector, reaching the “recovery” stage, and how it could turn the threat resulting from the crisis into an opportunity for food self-sufficiency and sustainable development. The study is informed by the constructivist theoretical paradigm, with exploratory, descriptive and analytical approaches. Data was collected from the extant literature and published or archived data on electronic media, and was analyzed using content analysis. The study has found that the ministry was able to overcome the food crisis …
The House Edge And Play Time: Do Industry Heuristics Fairly Describe This Relationship?,
2021
UNLV
The House Edge And Play Time: Do Industry Heuristics Fairly Describe This Relationship?, Anthony F. Lucas, A.K. Singh
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
Based on modified versions of licensed pay tables from reel slot machines, simulations of play failed to indicate a statistically significant difference in the spins per losing player (SPLP), despite a marked difference in the pars (i.e., 7.9% vs. 12.9%). To reflect a volume of play consistent with frequent gambling, the simulations included results from 1-4 visits per week, for the equivalent of one year. Additionally, this level of play was repeated for 100 “years,” within multiple scenarios of buy-in amounts and stoppage-of-play criteria. Still, most outcomes indicated a negligible decline in SPLP, in spite of the 63%-increase in the …
Tapping Into Food Industry: A Comparative Dual-Model Study Of Religion And Culture On Food Products’ Purchase Intention,
2021
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Tapping Into Food Industry: A Comparative Dual-Model Study Of Religion And Culture On Food Products’ Purchase Intention, Sumera Syed, Fauziah S. Ahmad, Syed R. H. Shah
Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research
Due to increased trend of globalization and immigration to advanced countries during the past decade, Halal food consumers are being observed not only in Islamic countries but also in Western European countries. Moreover, the concepts of hygiene, quality and cleanliness, being often related to Halal food, make it equally favorable for consumption to non-Muslims. However, this vast area of Halal food sector still needs further exploration. Though recent studies have, to some extent, tried to explore the impact of religiosity on Halal food purchase intention, but still the impact of religion on Halal food purchase intention remains unexplored. Moreover, almost …
Covid-19 Pandemic On Youth Tourism,
2021
Sinop University
Covid-19 Pandemic On Youth Tourism, Kübra Asan
Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research
The COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the entire world, has profoundly affected the tourism sector based on human mobility. However, it is estimated that the effects of the pandemic will be less in youth tourism. The study aims to explain the effects of the pandemic on the youth tourism market. In this context, a survey study was conducted in the InterRail Turkey Community/Unirail Group. The data collected by using the online survey technique were subjected to principal component analeymiş. After the analysis, it was seen that the effects of the pandemic on the tourism behavior of the participants can be explained …
Importance-Implementation Of Disability Management Practices In Hotels: The Moderating Effect Of Team Orientation,
2021
Alexandria University, Egypt
Importance-Implementation Of Disability Management Practices In Hotels: The Moderating Effect Of Team Orientation, Zakaria Elkhwesky, Islam Elbayoumi Salem, Mona Barakat
Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research
The purpose of this study is to examine the importance of disability management practices (DMPs) and the level of implementation from the viewpoint of food and beverage (F & B) managers, F & B entry-level employees, working in F & B departments, and human resources (HRs) managers in five-star hotels in Egypt. It also analyzed the moderating role of team orientation (TO) between the importance and the implementation of DMPs. Data were collected from 400 respondents. The association between the importance and the implementation of DMPs is significant, moderate, and positive. The results also exhibited that the correlation between the …
Competing Through Coopetition: A Strategy For Success In Hotel Marketing Consortia,
2021
Universidade Europeia, Portugal
Competing Through Coopetition: A Strategy For Success In Hotel Marketing Consortia, Sofia Almeida, Ana Cláudia Campos, Carlos Costa, José Manuel Simões
Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research
Coopetition is a strategy for a company to achieve a competitive advantage in the market environment. However, little is known about how coopetition works in the hotel sector and which organizational departments perform better in terms of coopetitive behaviour. In this research, coopetition is analysed in the context of international hotel marketing consortia (HMC) operating in Portugal. Exploratory interviews and a survey were conducted to consortia members to analyze managers’ perceptions on coopetitive behaviour and the organizational departments engaged in coopetition. The results show that there is higher cooperation than competition in the marketing and research & investigation departments. The …
B Corps’ Social Media Communications During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Through The Lens Of The Triple Bottom Line,
2021
Montclair State University
B Corps’ Social Media Communications During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Through The Lens Of The Triple Bottom Line, Manveer Mann, Sang-Eun Byun, Whitney Ginder
Department of Marketing Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
The COVID-19 pandemic and rising demand for transparency has heightened the importance of sustainability communications on social media to generate deeper stakeholder engagement. Although B Corporations (B Corps), businesses committed to the triple bottom line (TBL), could serve as a catalyst for sustainable development, little is known about how they communicate on social media during a crisis. Therefore, we examined social media communications of B Corps to (1) identify salient topics and themes, (2) analyze how these themes align with the TBL, and (3) evaluate social media performance against industry benchmarks. We focused on the apparel, footwear, and accessories (AFA) …
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2021
Vocational Training Council
Alcohol Advertisements On Social Media: A Study Of How Alcohol Advertisements On Social Media Platforms Appeal To Young People,
2021
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Alcohol Advertisements On Social Media: A Study Of How Alcohol Advertisements On Social Media Platforms Appeal To Young People, Alexis Campbell
Journalism Undergraduate Honors Theses
Underage drinking is not uncommon and is associated with a number of school, social, legal, emotional, behavioral, health problems, and even death. This research seeks to explore alcohol-related social media advertisements across a variety of alcohol types, alcohol brands, and social media platforms. This was accomplished by a content analysis of the most popular alcohol brands’ advertisements on the Internet that examined the strategies used to appeal to consumers and the overall content patterns and characteristics of online alcohol advertisements. The strategy used differed by brand and alcohol type, but the most common themes included “taste,” “seasonal,” “holiday,” “recipe,” and …
Prisma Statement And Thematic Analysis Framework In Hospitality And Tourism Research,
2021
Curtin University
Prisma Statement And Thematic Analysis Framework In Hospitality And Tourism Research, Samuel Adeyinka-Ojo
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
This paper aims to explore the application of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklists for advanced systematic reviews of literature and Thematic Analysis Framework (TAF) focusing on A-15 Point checklist for qualitative data analysis in hospitality and tourism research. There exists paucity of knowledge and extant literature work that are dedicated to highlight the application of PRISMA and TAF checklists. There are several studies that have presumably adopted PRISMA and TAF; however, most of these studies merely mentioned in their methodology section that these two checklists were adopted. This paper reviews previous studies that have adopted …
Efficiency Of Internal Control Systems And The Effect Of Organizational Structure And Culture On Internal Control Systems In Accommodation Industry,
2021
Selcuk University
Efficiency Of Internal Control Systems And The Effect Of Organizational Structure And Culture On Internal Control Systems In Accommodation Industry, Kadriye A. Akmese, Ali Ilgaz
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Accommodation businesses are based on a structure of producing services and customer satisfaction. Due to this relationship, non-financial information stands in the forefront among various evaluations for these businesses. Additionally other Dynamics need to be under control in order to attain the middle and long-term business profitability and sustainability. At this point internal control is considered as a vital system, which provides the chance of evaluating crucial characteristics of the business that seem to be functioning at the background such as financial position, structure and operating. In this study, the effectiveness of internal control systems in accommodation businesses is evaluated …
Social Media Marketing In Rural Hospitality And Tourism Destination Research,
2021
Curtin University
Social Media Marketing In Rural Hospitality And Tourism Destination Research, Samuel Adeyinka-Ojo, Shamsul K. Abdullah
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
An increasing number of studies have been dedicated to the application of social media in the marketing of hospitality services and tourism destinations. However, there exists a lack of extant literature dedicated to exploring how social media can be used in the marketing of hospitality and tourism in rural destinations. In order to achieve the objectives of this paper, the methodology adopted, and samples used for the analysis of literature review composed of relevant papers published in hospitality and tourism journals on social media framework, social media marketing (SMM), rural hospitality and tourism (RHT) destinations. These existing literature works were …
The Impact Of Effective Implementation Of Customer Relationship Management To The Success Of Hotels In Afikpo North Local Government Of Ebonyi State, Nigeria,
2021
Unwana Afikp
The Impact Of Effective Implementation Of Customer Relationship Management To The Success Of Hotels In Afikpo North Local Government Of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Ogboagha Callister, Managwu Lilian
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
This study assessed the impact of effective implementation of customer relationship management to the success of hotels in Afikpo North. The researchers formulated three objectives and one hypothesis for the purpose of the study. A total of eighty (80) respondents were sampled for the study. Questionnaire and personal interview were the instruments used for data collection. Relevant data collected were analyzed using simple percentages and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypothesis. The findings of the study showed that product customisation, long term relationship, customer loyalty and return on investment were the importance of Customer Relationship Management …
Determination Of Food Neophobia Levels Of International Mersin Citrus Festival Participants,
2021
Mersin University
Determination Of Food Neophobia Levels Of International Mersin Citrus Festival Participants, Sevda Sahilli Birdir, Nurhayat Iflazoglu, Kemal Birdir
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Mersin Citrus Festival is considered the biggest festival of the province and is an international event held in Mersin every year. The festival aims to introduce citrus fruits, the most important agricultural product grown in Mersin. This study was carried out in order to determine the neophobia levels of attendees’ and to measure their attitudes towards new foods at the 7th International Mersin Citrus Festival. Answers to four research questions were sought in the study. The data were obtained through a survey on 1-3 November 2019, using the convenience sampling method. The obtained 152 usable questionnaires were subjected to statistical …
Evaluation Of Turkish Nights As A Tourism Product: The Case Of Cappadocia,
2021
Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University
Evaluation Of Turkish Nights As A Tourism Product: The Case Of Cappadocia, Meral Buyukkuru, Eda Ozgul Katlav, Firdevs Yonet Eren
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
The aim of this study is to evaluate the services offered by the businesses organizing Turkish Night in Cappadocia by tourist guides. The sample of the study consists of 20 professional tourist guides, as they promote the touristic products of the Turkish Night to tourists and experience these products with them. Qualitative research methods were used in this study because it provides in-depth information. Content analysis was performed on the studies obtained as a result of the literature review in order to collect data in the research and the data were collected with a semi-structured interview form. The data were …
The Effects Of Covid-19 Epidemic On Guided Tours And Alternative Tour Samples From Turkey,
2021
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
The Effects Of Covid-19 Epidemic On Guided Tours And Alternative Tour Samples From Turkey, Bayram Akay
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effect of covid-19 on guided tours and examine the alternative tour examples that have emerged in Turkey during the pandemic. In this study, qualitative research method was used and data analyses were conducted using content analysis. The content analysis have been made through the statistics, reports and qualitative research methods by tourism portals (Tourism current, tourism news), UNWTO, Turkish Statistical Institute (TSI), Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB and Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism (ATTA). In Turkey during the pandemic, the number of tourists decreased by 70% and …
The Effect Of Covid-19 Phobia On Holiday Intention,
2021
Necmettin Erbakan University
The Effect Of Covid-19 Phobia On Holiday Intention, Halil Akmese, Ali Ilgaz
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Since the day of human existence, millions of people have traveled from their places to different regions for many reasons. A number of negative factors such as war, natural disasters and epidemics damaged this ongoing dynamic structure of tourism with varying extensions. The new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic that emerged in December 2019 has also affected tourism activities and individuals' intentions and motivations to go on holiday. The main purpose of this research is to measure the effect of Covid-19 phobia on individuals' holiday intentions. The sample of the study was 388 people. In the research, a questionnaire form …
The Impact Of U.S. Cuba Policies On Cuban Tourism Industry: Focus On The Obama And Trump Administration,
2021
New York University
The Impact Of U.S. Cuba Policies On Cuban Tourism Industry: Focus On The Obama And Trump Administration, Jukka M. Laitamaki, Antonio D. Medina, Lisandra T. Hechavarria
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
The difficult United States - Cuba foreign relations have shaped the Cuban tourism industry from pre-revolution times when Cuba was the most popular Caribbean destination for American tourists, to the post-revolution events including the economic blockade established by President Kennedy. American presidents have used the U.S. Cuba policies to control American tourists’ access to Cuba. This study investigates the impact of U.S. Cuba policies on the Cuban tourism industry with a focus on the Obama and Trump administrations. It estimates the impact of Obama and Trump Cuba policies based on the number of U.S. tourist arrivals between 2014 and 2019. …
What Are Tour Guides Most Praised For? A Sharing Economy Perspective,
2021
Istanbul Ayvansaray University
What Are Tour Guides Most Praised For? A Sharing Economy Perspective, Derya Demirdelen-Alrawadieh, Ibrahim Cifci
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
This study aims to identify the key themes featuring tour guides who promote their services through the sharing economy landscape. A content analysis approach was applied to 229 online reviews posted on Tours by Locals by tourists who bought tours in Istanbul. Findings reveal two key themes that summarize how tourists view local tour guides in the sharing economy. These were labelled as interpersonal skills (e.g., good communication, helpfulness) and competence (e.g., knowledge about the history and culture of the attractions). The proposed themes can be useful for both service providers and destination management organizations.
