Why Do Restaurants Fail? Part Iii: An Analysis Of Macro And Micro Factors,
2011
University of Central Florida
Why Do Restaurants Fail? Part Iii: An Analysis Of Macro And Micro Factors, H.G. Parsa, Amy Gregory, Michael "Doc" Terry
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
Restaurants are a significant part of American life. According to the National Restaurant Association (2009), total revenues for the restaurant industry exceed $580 billion with nearly 1,000,000 operating restaurants in the US; providing jobs for over 13 million people. The sizeable economic impact of the restaurant industry can be measured by the 4% contribution it makes to the Gross Domestic Product in the United States. In addition, the restaurant industry has been expanding at a steady rate of 2 to 4 % over the past three decades. In 2009, despite the economic downturn, the restaurant industry grew by 2.5% (NRA, …
Haunted Travels, Exhibit Brochure,
2011
University of Central Florida
Haunted Travels, Exhibit Brochure, Grenka Bajramoski, Nicole Leboeuf, Sonjia Mcsween
Rosen Library Exhibits
No abstract provided.
Hotel Manager Attitudes Toward Environmental Sustainability Practices Empirical Findings From Hotels In Phuket, Thailand,
2011
University of Central Florida
Hotel Manager Attitudes Toward Environmental Sustainability Practices Empirical Findings From Hotels In Phuket, Thailand, Sivika Saenyanupap
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This study explored the attitudes of hotel managers in Phuket, Thailand, in an attempt to identify whether their attitudes influence their utilization of environmental sustainability practices. Due to the increasing number of visitors to Phuket, Thailand, the consumption of natural resources has increased in the region, causing serious environmental problems. A sustainable way forward is needed for the tourism industry in the region in order to maintain quality of service while reducing environmental damage. The data analyzed in this study came from self-administered questionnaires that surveyed hotel managers in Phuket, Thailand, with a sample of 243 respondents. Research results revealed …
The Influence Of Travel Experience On Mature Travelers’ Quality Of Life,
2011
Montclair State University
The Influence Of Travel Experience On Mature Travelers’ Quality Of Life, Yawei Wang, Francis A. Mcguire, Bin Zhou
Department of Hospitality and Tourism Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of past travel experience (i.e., number of trips and number of days away from home in last year), and on mature travelers’ quality of life (i.e., self-perceived health and global life satisfaction). A total number of 217 respondents (50+) in a southern state were used in this study. Path analysis (PROC CALIS in SAS) was performed to test the proposed model. An estimation of the proposed theoretical model revealed that the model fit the data. However, the model should be further examined and applied with caution.
Tourism Studies: Haw Par Villa Theme Park,
2011
Gettysburg College
Tourism Studies: Haw Par Villa Theme Park, Joseph W. Miller
Student Publications
This study demonstrates that perceived authenticity of a cultural heritage site should not be overlooked when determining reasons for a decline in tourism. The quality:price ratio of this particular site was shown as a contributing factor to its decline in tourism, but an underlying current of discontent was identified in regards to the perception of the site as a part of Singapore’s distinctive history.
Sport Tourism: An Exploration Of The Motivations And Tourism Experiences Of Australian Football League Interstate Sport Tourists Travelling To Western Australia,
2011
Edith Cowan University
Sport Tourism: An Exploration Of The Motivations And Tourism Experiences Of Australian Football League Interstate Sport Tourists Travelling To Western Australia, Grace Rinaldi
Theses : Honours
Sport tourism is a growing sector within both the tourism and sport industries. The majority of research into sport tourism has focussed on definitions, the benefits and impacts associated with hosting a sport event and exploring who these sport tourists are. The motivations behind these sport tourists have been considered, however the associated tourism experience tourists have while at a destination has not been widely explored. There is also a lack of research into the motivations and tourists activities of fans who travel interstate to support a team in a professional national sport league like the Australian Football League (AFL). …
An Exploratory Study Into Stakeholder Perceptions Of A Proposed Geotrail In The Perth Hills,
2011
Edith Cowan University
An Exploratory Study Into Stakeholder Perceptions Of A Proposed Geotrail In The Perth Hills, Lauren M. Norrish
Theses : Honours
Geotourism is a form of natural area tourism that can include natural and human-made sites of geological significance. This new form of tourism provides destinations with an opportunity to provide a unique product to visitors. The purpose of the study was to explore the perceptions of tourism stakeholders on a proposed geotrail in the Perth Hills. Due to the limitation of appropriate frameworks and models surrounding geotourism development, Steps 1 to 5 of Gunn's (2002) Site Design Steps was used for the identification and development of individual geosites within a proposed geotourism trail in the Perth Hills. Fourteen tourism stakeholders …
Quantifying The Impacts Of The 2007 Economic Crisis On A Local Tourism Industry And Regional Economy,
2011
University of Central Florida
Quantifying The Impacts Of The 2007 Economic Crisis On A Local Tourism Industry And Regional Economy, Yun Ying Zhong
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of the study is to explore the accuracy of the Input-Output model and its derivative, the Occupation-Based model in investigating the impacts of the 2007 economic crisis on the tourism-related industries and the local economy in the Metro Orlando Area, Florida. The 2007-2008 total visitor expenditure change is taken as an initial shock from the economic crisis on the region's tourism-related industries, and the total impacts are measured in terms of industry output (sales), employment and annual occupational wage. The estimation results are compared with the actual data to verify the accuracy of the modeling results. Paired-sample T …
Attributes Influencing Meeting Planners' Destination Selection A Case Of Orlando, Fl,
2011
University of Central Florida
Attributes Influencing Meeting Planners' Destination Selection A Case Of Orlando, Fl, Adi Hayat
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) industry generates billions of dollars in direct and indirect spending annually, and is considered one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry. Destinations that want to capitalize on this industry must understand what drives its planners. The current study used Orlando, Florida as a case study, and investigated whether there are differences between the three meeting planners' types (association, corporate, 3rd party) in regards to destination selection attributes and the recent recession impact. The study further identified attributes that affect future bookings to Orlando. Data was collected from a nationwide survey …
Using Photo-Elicitation To Explore Place Attachment In A Remote Setting,
2011
Murdoch University
Using Photo-Elicitation To Explore Place Attachment In A Remote Setting, Joanna Tonge, Susan Moore, Maria Ryan, Lynnath Beckley
Research outputs 2011
People are often attracted to unique natural environments, but what makes them continually return to these locations, especially when considerable time and effort are required to get there? This paper discusses the methods and findings of a research project aimed at identifying and exploring how visitors develop an attachment to the remote Ningaloo Marine Park in north-western Australia. This Marine Park attracts a high percentage of repeat visitors (55%) and in order to determine the complex aspects contributing to this attachment, photo-elicitation was employed. Photo-elicitation is a qualitative technique where participants are asked to take photographs relating to the concept …
Investigating Other Leading Indicators Influencing Australian Domestic Tourism Demand,
2011
Edith Cowan University
Investigating Other Leading Indicators Influencing Australian Domestic Tourism Demand, Ghialy Choy Lee Yap, David Allen
Research outputs 2011
In the tourism demand literature, much of the research focuses on income and price variables as demand determinants for travel. Nevertheless, the literature has neglected other possible indicators such as consumers’ perceptions of the future course of the economy, household debt and the number of hours worked in paid jobs. In fact, several studies found that these indicators could influence consumers in making decisions to travel. In this paper, we examine whether there are other indicators that can influence future Australian domestic tourism demand. The econometric model used in this study is a panel three-stage least squares (3SLS) model. Using …
America's Best Roller Coasters, Exhibit Brochure,
2011
University of Central Florida
America's Best Roller Coasters, Exhibit Brochure, Nicole Leboeuf
Rosen Library Exhibits
No abstract provided.
Adding It Up: How Harrison "Buzz" Price Changed The Attraction Business, Exhibit Brochure,
2011
University of Central Florida
Adding It Up: How Harrison "Buzz" Price Changed The Attraction Business, Exhibit Brochure, April Anderson
Rosen Library Exhibits
No abstract provided.
An Exploratory Study To Develop A Geotourism Typology Model Based On The Experience And The Importance Of Geotourism In The Decision To Visit A Destination,
2011
Edith Cowan University
An Exploratory Study To Develop A Geotourism Typology Model Based On The Experience And The Importance Of Geotourism In The Decision To Visit A Destination, Hasoly P. Hurtado
Theses : Honours
This study develops a typology model for geotourism to address the existing gap in the literature regarding who is participating in geotourism. As geotourism is a new concept, the literature is not only lacking in this area, but there is also a conflict of definitions available from scholars and organisations. This study defines geotourism in accordance to the definition of Newsome and Dowling (2010). It also aims to reduce the gap in literature by providing a starting point to the development of future geotourism typology models through the adaptation of McKercher's Cultural Tourism Typology Model (2002). Participants eligible for this …
The Construction Of Sport Heritage Attractions,
2011
University of Plymouth
The Construction Of Sport Heritage Attractions, Gregory Ramshaw
Journal of Tourism Consumption and Practice
Sport can be heritage, and sport heritage attractions such as halls of fame, museums, and stadium tours can be one of the more potent forms of heritage tourism. However, few studies have examined sport heritage attractions, nor considered their construction. This paper examines three ways in which sport heritage attractions are constructed, exploring in particular the human dimensions of sport heritage, the link between sport heritage and legacy, and the relationship between sport heritage, tourism and globalization. Several outcomes of these constructions are examined, both in terms of the representation sport heritage as well as implications for the attractions themselves. …
Diversification Of The Tourist Landscape On Ghana’S Atlantic Coast: Forts, Castles And Beach Hotel / Resort Operations In The Tourism Industry,
2011
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Diversification Of The Tourist Landscape On Ghana’S Atlantic Coast: Forts, Castles And Beach Hotel / Resort Operations In The Tourism Industry, Edward Addo
Journal of Tourism Consumption and Practice
European settlements, trans-Atlantic trade in commodities and slaves, and colonization are indispensable components of Ghana’s political history, heritage, and tourism industry. European forts and castles built as far back as 1482 still characterize the Atlantic coast of Ghana. Since March 6, 1957 when Ghana became the first sub-Sahara African country to gain political independence from European colonial rule, the country has faced many socio-economic and political challenges. Tourism did not receive significant political attention until the late 1990s. In more recent years, the industry has experienced remarkable growth and increasing operations of beach hotels and resorts on the Atlantic coast …
Representing ‘The Real’: Realism And Visual Culture In Tourism, Leisure And Ethnography,
2011
University College Plymouth St Mark and St John, Plymouth
Representing ‘The Real’: Realism And Visual Culture In Tourism, Leisure And Ethnography, Ian Gilhespy, Dave Harris
Journal of Tourism Consumption and Practice
The collection and use of visual evidence is widespread in a wide range of academic and professional activities. The paper explores the similarities and differences of a range of related phenomena: realism, documentary and authenticity. The status of the ‘realism effect’ is evaluated in a range of leisure activities with an emphasis on tourism and the significance of realist texts in popular culture in narrative and nonnarrative forms. The creative treatment of the representation of reality in the documentary tradition is highlighted. The paper emphasises the pleasures to be gained from ‘experiencing the real’ using semiotics and film theory, in …
Book Reviews: Journal Of Tourism Consumption And Practice Volume 3 No.1 2011,
2011
University of Plymouth
Book Reviews: Journal Of Tourism Consumption And Practice Volume 3 No.1 2011, Natalie Hooton, Maximiliano E. Korstanje
Journal of Tourism Consumption and Practice
Sex, Tourism and the Postcolonial Encounter: Landscapes of Longing in Egypt. Jessica Jacobs (2010) Ashgate, Aldershot. Pp 154 ISBN: 9780754647881 Con el Corazón Mirando al Sur. Transformaciones en el Sur de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. (With the Heart seeing Southward: refurbishments on South of Buenos Aires). Hilda Herzer (Editor) (2008) Espacio Editorial, Buenos Aires. Pp. 367. ISBN 978-950-802-291-2.
Tracking Tourists: Mobility, Experiences And The Supply-Demand Gap In A Swedish Mountain Resort,
2011
Mid-Sweden University
Tracking Tourists: Mobility, Experiences And The Supply-Demand Gap In A Swedish Mountain Resort, Bo Svensson, Robert Pettersson, Ingrid Zakrisson
Journal of Tourism Consumption and Practice
This study focuses on method development in the areas of visitor and experience tracking. It is about understanding experiences in a time-spatial framework made up by visits to a particular destination. These issues were identified as central for destination stakeholders in their attempts at meeting or exceeding visitor expectations at their destination. Development of methods here thus aims at supporting producers in generating such knowledge. The approach that emerged was to track and measure tourism experiences with the help of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, follow-up surveys and in-depth interviews. The empirical findings are from a case study of the …
Hispaniola: The Future Tourism Destination Of The Caribbean?,
2011
Kingston College, London
Hispaniola: The Future Tourism Destination Of The Caribbean?, Hugues Séraphin
Journal of Tourism Consumption and Practice
No abstract provided.
