Edinburgh Napier University
University of San Francisco
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Central Florida
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
University of South Florida
Technological University Dublin
Pace University
The Quick Service Food And Beverage Line Of Business And How It Is Aligned With The Overall Objectives For The Walt Disney World® Resort And The Walt Disney Company,
2024
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
The Quick Service Food And Beverage Line Of Business And How It Is Aligned With The Overall Objectives For The Walt Disney World® Resort And The Walt Disney Company, Meghan Mcclure
Management Undergraduate Honors Theses
The Disney College Program allows for many opportunities, such as instructor lead offerings, experiential learning, career path development, and academic support. This internship gives us hands-on work in a global company but also helps us further ourselves in our career by providing networking opportunities and behind-the-scenes access to things others may never experience.
As an intern in Food and Beverage, it was my job to provide not just food but experiences to guests from all around the world. It was my job not only to make sure guests left the restaurant locations happy, but also to maximize production. To do …
United Express Strategic Audit,
2023
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
United Express Strategic Audit, Ryan Hakim
Honors Theses, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
United Express is the regional brand of United Airlines, a worldwide airline from the United States. United Express provides excellent domestic and international service from smaller airports to United Airlines hubs. With a volatile and solid industry of vast competition and operational styles, this report seeks to give an industry analysis of the regional airline industry with relation to United Express’ position. It surveys the industry using a PESTLE analysis along with Michael E. Porter’s Five Competitive Forces Model. United Express has many resources and competitive advantages which headline the advantages it boasts to be a regional airline industry leader. …
Progress Reimagined: A Generation Z Perspective On Belfast In Relation To The Unsdgs.,
2023
Belmont University
Progress Reimagined: A Generation Z Perspective On Belfast In Relation To The Unsdgs., Lucy Love Haman, Rebecca F. Macleod, Emilee E. Ernster, Camryn Moore, Erin Miller, Daron Baltazar, Ricardo Jackson
Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
This research explores a contemporary outsider view of Belfast, through the eyes of Generation Z visiting college students, in relation to how three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are carried out (Good Health and Well-Being, Climate Action, and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). To learn through firsthand accounts, the researchers utilized ethnographic and phenomenological methods, as interacting with locals to gather community inputs, surveying different groups in the city, Abstract: recording quotes said by citizens and displayed at billboards, and For Peer Review applying personal sensory experiences. It was found that a political deadlock plays a major role in the …
‘The Magic Of Flowers’: An Explorative Study Into The Ways Floral Decorations Influence The Experience Of Guests In A Food Setting, In Contemporary Ireland,
2023
Technological University Dublin
‘The Magic Of Flowers’: An Explorative Study Into The Ways Floral Decorations Influence The Experience Of Guests In A Food Setting, In Contemporary Ireland, Johanna Banaditsch
Dissertations
This research project explores the influence of floral decorations on the experience of a diner in a food setting in contemporary Ireland by examining what and how dining experiences are designed, where floral decorations are relevant in this context and how they specifically influence people in these settings.
The research was conducted using the philosophical worldview of interpretivism. In order to answer the five sub-research questions and thus achieve the research aim, the research draws on existing literature on hospitality experiences, literature on the influence of flowers and qualitative primary research conducted through semi-structured in-depth interviews with flower providers and …
Sports Tourism Management In Jordan From Tourist Guides Perspective,
2023
The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Sports Tourism Management In Jordan From Tourist Guides Perspective, Loai Mohammad Alshawabkeh
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series
This study aims to identify the Sports Tourism Management in Jordan from Tourist Guides Perspective, the researcher used the descriptive method on a random sample of (285) tourist guides registered in the Tourist Guide Association in Jordan, the questionnaire; it consisted of (36) paragraph with (4) fields (Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling), developed by the researcher to collect the data for this study.
The Findings indicate that the tourist guides perspective of sports tourism management in Jordan is medium, also the interest in the available capabilities while planning for sports tourism, the availability of accommodation with affordable rates to serve the …
Tax In Tourism Research: A Bibliometric Analysis,
2023
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa
Tax In Tourism Research: A Bibliometric Analysis, Serap Ozdemir Guzel, Tugce Uzun Kocamis
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Tourism industry is one of the important sources in terms of tourism economy. For this reason, tourism and tax are two important variables. Tax in the field of tourism research and the usage areas of these taxes are other remarkable issues. In recent years, countries and many tourism businesses have been taking taxes from tourists for various expenditure items. The increasing importance of tax in terms of both supply and demand side, and the lack of a holistic comprehension of the knowledge domain in the literature are the motivation of the study. In this context, this study aimed to present …
Covid-19 And The “Most Magical Place On Earth”: Applying The Idea Model To Theme Park Crisis Messaging,
2023
University of Central Florida
Covid-19 And The “Most Magical Place On Earth”: Applying The Idea Model To Theme Park Crisis Messaging, Lakelyn E. Taylor, Gaurav Panse, Carissa Baker, Deanna Sellnow, Timothy Sellnow, Michael Strawser
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
The global tourism reaches of Orlando, Florida, and the world’s most visited theme park complex, Walt Disney World, provide a unique context for studying global communication in a tourism setting through the crisis messaging efforts. This study explores the reopening of Walt Disney World and subsequent messaging, specifically from a risk and crisis perspective, using the IDEA model to categorize Disney COVID-19 messages. Using a qualitative, etic approach via a codebook based on the IDEA model, the study results determined whether pandemic messages and mentions (the study’s unit of analysis) addressed internalization, explanation, or action.
User-Generated Content, Satisfaction, And Wom In The Context Of Cultural/Heritage Site,
2023
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
User-Generated Content, Satisfaction, And Wom In The Context Of Cultural/Heritage Site, Mahlagha Darvishmotevali, Hu Qian
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Research remains scant and ambiguous despite the need to understand better user-generated content (UGC) and its relationship with behavioral outcomes. In this regard, the influence of UGC on two types of visitors' word of mouth (WOM) was examined. In addition, satisfaction as a mediator was tested to gain more insight into the UGC and WOM relationships. Using a sample of 260 visitors (tourists & excursionists) who visited the historical site in China, SmartPLS was used to evaluate the study model and hypotheses. Findings demonstrate that UGC directly and positively affects two types of WOM. The results also show the full …
Bibliometric Analysis Of Sustainability In Gastronomy Research,
2023
Kocaeli University
Bibliometric Analysis Of Sustainability In Gastronomy Research, Nihan Akdemir, Bilsen Bilgili
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Sustainability can be called the ability to be permanent. The economic, social and ecological dimensions of sustainability are important in terms of gastronomy. The rapid development of gastronomy in recent years has led many studies in literature to discuss gastronomy from different perspectives. The aim of this study is to reveal the development of national and international research on sustainability in gastronomy over the years with bibliometric analysis. In this context, Web of Science (WOS) and ULAKBIM TR-Dizin databases were examined in the analysis of the data until February 2023. For this purpose, articles were selected from the relevant sources …
Smart Destination From The Perspective Of Tourism Academics: A Model Proposal For Ayvalik,
2023
Balikesir University
Smart Destination From The Perspective Of Tourism Academics: A Model Proposal For Ayvalik, Harun Ataman, Oguzhan Dulgaroglu, Gizem Ozgurel
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
In addition to the changes in human life with technological developments, there are new developments in many sectors in terms of conducting business and experiencing it by the consumer. In the tourism sector, the concepts of smart tourism and smart destinations have emerged with the effect of technological developments. In this context, policies are produced and tried to be implemented in order to realize smart tourism applications by providing a smart development in destinations. Thus, it becomes possible to identify the needs, wishes and expectations of tourists and local people in order to improve the living conditions of tourists and …
Landscapes With Cultural Heritage Tourism: Adramytteion Ancient City And Its Surroundings,
2023
Balikesir University
Landscapes With Cultural Heritage Tourism: Adramytteion Ancient City And Its Surroundings, Sabriye Celik Uguz, Bahadir Beyhan
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Culture and heritage is an increasing focus of attention of people, while cultural heritage tourism is a process that accelerates the development of all destinations. Cultural, artistic, historical people, events and spaces, archaeological fields, civilian, religious, military and industrial structures, cultural heritage attractions such as nature and landscapes, which contain many phenomena, are subject to tourism. Cultural Heritage Tourism; it is the way to visit the historical buildings and monuments of a place, art and handicraft products, archives and libraries, old and ongoing cultural practices and landscapes. The natural and cultural landscapes in this tourism type offer knowledge and experience …
Evaluation Of Covid-19 Crisis Management Practices In The Context Of City Hotels: The Case Of Aksaray,
2023
Erciyes University
Evaluation Of Covid-19 Crisis Management Practices In The Context Of City Hotels: The Case Of Aksaray, Mehmet Umur, Busra Sener
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
This study examines the extent to which city hotels operating in Aksaray are affected by the COVID-19 crisis, what strategy the managers follow in the face of this situation, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of operating as a city hotel and being located in Aksaray. Since no similar study was found in the region as a result of the literature review, it is thought that the study will contribute to the literature. The research data were obtained by semi-structured interview technique from 14 managers who worked as general manager, department manager and department chief in city hotels operating …
Investigation Of Tourism Vocational School Students’ Perceptions Of The Concept Of Alternative Tourism Using Metaphor Method,
2023
Erzincan Binali Yildirim University
Investigation Of Tourism Vocational School Students’ Perceptions Of The Concept Of Alternative Tourism Using Metaphor Method, Ibrahim E. Canbaba
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Tourism faculties and Tourism Vocational Schools are educational institutions where qualified personnel corresponding to the needs in the tourism sector are trained. The correct use and teaching of concepts and terms in tourism education is very important for the quality of education. The detection of preliminary information and correction of incorrect information will improve the quality of tourism education. Metaphor is one of the most preferred methods for detecting preliminary information and correcting incorrect information. This study aims to determine the metaphors of students who are receiving education for the tourism sector for the concept of Alternative tourism. The study …
Advances In Managing Tourism Across Continents: Volume 3,
2023
University of Central Florida
Advances In Managing Tourism Across Continents: Volume 3, Fevzi Okumus, Basak Denizci Guillet, Muharrem Tuna, Seden Dogan
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Advances in Managing Tourism Across Continents book consists of peer-reviewed (double-blind) research papers that were presented at the third Managing Tourism Across Continents (MTCON23) conference in March 2023. The book is published by the University of South Florida M3 Publishing as open-access.
ISBN 978-1-955833-09-7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Do isomorphic pressures impede greenwashing in the hospitality industry? A theoretical framework
- Mert Gurlek
- Tax in tourism research: A bibliometric analysis
- Serap Ozdemir Guzel and Tugce Uzun Kocamis
- COVID-19 and the “most magical place on earth”: Applying the IDEA model to theme park crisis messaging
- Lakelyn E. Taylor, Gaurav Panse, Carissa Baker, Deanna …
Leisure Activity And Place Requirement For A Better Life In Slow City Ahlat,
2023
Bitlis Eren University
Leisure Activity And Place Requirement For A Better Life In Slow City Ahlat, Selin Kama, Nurullah C. Agbay
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
In this study, the types of activities and places that contribute to the improvement of the living conditions analysed within the example of the residents living in a slow city. The population of the study consists of the local people living in Ahlat (Bitlis, Turkiye), which was declared as a slow city in 2019. The data of the research were collected between 30 May and 15 June 2022. Three questions were asked to the participants about the kinds of activities the residents were engaged in, the activities they dreamed of doing and the kind of recreational places they needed to. …
Daha Iyi Bir Dunya Icin Turizm: Sayi 3,
2023
University of Central Florida
Daha Iyi Bir Dunya Icin Turizm: Sayi 3, Fevzi Okumus, Basak Denizci Guillet, Muharrem Tuna, Seden Dogan
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Daha İyi Bir Dünya İçin Turizm [Tourism for a Better World] book consists of peer-reviewed (double-blind) Turkish research papers that were presented at the Forth Managing Tourism Across Continents (MTCON23) conference in March 2023. The book is published by the University of South Florida M3 Publishing as open-access.
Daha İyi Bir Dünya İçin Turizm kitabı, Mart 2023'de Dördüncü Kıtalar Arası Turizm Yönetimi (MTCON23) konferansında sunulan hakemli (çift kör) Türkçe araştırma makalelerinden oluşmaktadır. Kitap, University of South Florida M3 Publishing tarafından açık erişim şekilinde yayınlanmaktadır.
ISBN 978-1-955833-11-0
Table of Contents
The Effect Of Sound Atmosphere On Emotion From A Travel Motivation Perspective,
2023
Independent Researcher
The Effect Of Sound Atmosphere On Emotion From A Travel Motivation Perspective, Esref Ay, Semra Gunay
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Travel constitutes the dynamic structure of tourism. It is not possible to speak of tourism without travel activity. Since travel motivation is known as a psychological driver of a certain tourism behavior, it is extensively studied in tourism research. The travel motivations of people have changed in the historical course. Accordingly, a change is observed in the quality of the tourism market. It is important to know the changing travel motivations in order to survive in the tourism market where there is intense competition between businesses and destinations and to get more shares from the market. In this study, the …
Anatolian Landscape And Faith Tourism: Ancient Times To Present Conference Proceedings: Volume 1,
2023
Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University
Anatolian Landscape And Faith Tourism: Ancient Times To Present Conference Proceedings: Volume 1, Muharrem Tuna, Ozlem Koroglu, Gamze Kaya, Eda Hazarhun, Nuray Yildiz
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
This is the fist volume of the Anatolian Landscape and Faith Tourism: Ancient Times to Present Conference Proceedings Series: Volume 1.
Concern Or Control?: Gender Stereotyping And Hospitality Leaders,
2023
University of Central Florida
Concern Or Control?: Gender Stereotyping And Hospitality Leaders, Bendegul Okumus, Wei Xiong, Shiyun Chen, Fang Fan
Rosen Research Review
Although most managers in the global hospitality industry are still male, an increasing number of women are taking on leadership roles. But how exactly do employees perceive masculine and feminine leadership styles? New research led by UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management's Associate Professor Bendegul Okumus and the research team she works with looks at gender stereotypes and finds that the most successful managers, in the eyes of their staff, have a management style that combines both masculine and feminine leadership traits.
Mind The Service Gap: Lgbt+ Customers' Hospitality Experience,
2023
University of Central Florida
Mind The Service Gap: Lgbt+ Customers' Hospitality Experience, Heejung (Cheyenne) Ro
Rosen Research Review
Hospitality managers could be missing out by not paying enough attention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LBGT+) guests. New research by Associate Professor Heejung Ro, UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, looks at this growing and valuable customer segment, and studies how sexual minority guests perceive they are welcomed by hospitality staff. In one of the first studies of its kind, Dr. Ro finds that delivering the right service experience is about more than just flying the rainbow flag.
