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Saba Dutch Caribbean: Strategic Tourism Master Plan, A Beautiful Life Awaits, Robertico Croes, Kelly Semrad, Manuel Rivera, Sergio Alvarez
Saba Dutch Caribbean: Strategic Tourism Master Plan, A Beautiful Life Awaits, Robertico Croes, Kelly Semrad, Manuel Rivera, Sergio Alvarez
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
This report documents the Saba Strategic Tourism Master Plan, 2023-2028. The report provides directions to help Saba capitalize on new tourism related opportunities and overcome challenges that have emerged post pandemic. The plan is the outcome of a participatory process that includes multiple layers of tourism stakeholders including the residents, government officials, business owners, NGOs, community leaders, local organizations, and tourists. The plan observes that overall, there is a disconnect in the stakeholders’ message regarding the value of Saba. Tourists appreciate the value and beauty of Saba’s natural resources and authentic culture, yet residents undervalue themselves and Saba due to …
The State Of The Hospitality Industry 2021 Employment Report: Covid-19 Labor Force Legacy, Robertico R. Croes, Kelly Semrad, Manuel A. Rivera
The State Of The Hospitality Industry 2021 Employment Report: Covid-19 Labor Force Legacy, Robertico R. Croes, Kelly Semrad, Manuel A. Rivera
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
The purpose of this study is to investigate the COVID-19 pandemic's ongoing impact on the U.S. hospitality industry. The report details the primary economic issues the industry faces as well as provides a unique workforce analysis that anticipates continued labor shortages as the country moves towards an endemic. The research was conducted using a national survey with almost 1,000 U.S. hospitality workers. The survey includes questions pertaining to COVID-19 related hospitality employee topics such as: the impact COVID-19 had on hospitality jobs, employees' intentions to leave the industry, employees likelihood to accept or look for a hospitality job, employees' perceived …
The Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies, Marketing Flyer, Robertico R. Croes
The Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies, Marketing Flyer, Robertico R. Croes
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
This pamphlet describes mission and services of the Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies.
Why Do Restaurants Fail? Part Iii: An Analysis Of Macro And Micro Factors, H.G. Parsa, Amy Gregory, Michael "Doc" Terry
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, …
Economic Impact Analysis Of The Tourism Industry, Robertico R. Croes
Economic Impact Analysis Of The Tourism Industry, Robertico R. Croes
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
The tourism industry in Osceola County has undergone some significant changes over the past ten years. The inventory of the accommodation sector increased by more than 20%; the industry became more diversified and complex by a greater number of timeshare properties in the area, the emergence of vacation homes as a prominent market segment and the emergence of convention hotels. The continuing evolution of the tourism industry has kept it a significant player in the economic landscape of the county. The analysis considered the local tourism industry from the perspective of both direct impacts (i.e. employment, value-added and government revenues …
Hotel: 2000 Wage And Benefit Survey, Stephen M. Lebruto, Steven W. Thornburg
Hotel: 2000 Wage And Benefit Survey, Stephen M. Lebruto, Steven W. Thornburg
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
During the summer months of 1994 through 2000, the Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies at the University of Central Florida has conducted a survey of Central Florida hospitality industry properties regarding wage rates and employee benefits. This ongoing project has been sponsored by the Hotel Human Resource Association of Central Florida and has been supported by the Central Florida Hotel Motel Association. This comprehensive study solicits and reports data on wages and benefits from 353 hospitality organization covering 120 occupational/hourly job titles and 46 management/supervisory position. The first final report in 1994 summarized data from 32 companies. The …
Wage And Benefit Survey, 1998, Stephen M. Lebruto, E. Taylor Ellis
Wage And Benefit Survey, 1998, Stephen M. Lebruto, E. Taylor Ellis
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
During the summer months of 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998, the Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies at the University of Central Florida has conducted a survey of Central Florida hospitality industry properties regarding wages paid and employee benefits. This five year project has been sponsored by the Hotel Human Resource Association of Central Florida and has been supported by the Central Florida Hotel Motel Association. This comprehensive study solicits and reports data on wages and benefits from 364 hospitality organizations covering 119 occupational/hourly job titles and 45 management/supervisory positions. The first final report in 1994 summarized data …
Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association Wage And Benefit Survey 1996, Stephen M. Lebruto
Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association Wage And Benefit Survey 1996, Stephen M. Lebruto
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
During the summer months of 1994, the Dick Poe Sr. Institutes for Tourism Studies at the University of Central Florida conducted a survey of Central Florida hotel properties regarding wages paid and employee benefits. The project was sponsored by the Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association and supported by the Central Florida Hotel and Motel Association. This comprehensive study solicited 293 hotels for data on wages and benefits on 118 occupational/hourly job titles and 34 management/supervisory positions. The final report, summarizing data from 32 hotels and companies was mailed to all participating properties on August 24, 1994. The Central Florida Hotel …
Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association Wage And Benefit Survey, 1995, Stephen M. Lebruto
Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association Wage And Benefit Survey, 1995, Stephen M. Lebruto
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
During the summer months of 1994, the Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies at the University of Central Florida conducted a survey of Central Florida hotel properties regarding wages paid and employee benefits. The project was sponsored by the Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association and supported by the Central Florida Hotel and Motel Association. This comprehensive study solicited 293 hotels for data on wages and benefits on 118 occupational/hourly job titles and 34 management/supervisory positions. The final report was mailed to all participating properties on August 24, 1994. The Central Florida Hotel Personnel Association contracted again with the Dick …
Dick Pope, Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies: History, Objectives And Activities, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
Dick Pope, Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies: History, Objectives And Activities, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
No abstract provided.
Holiday Inn Maingate Guest Survey: May 1993, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
Holiday Inn Maingate Guest Survey: May 1993, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the current guest experiences at the Holiday Inn Maingate, and to assess the appeal of proposed changes in the hotel's public areas and guest rooms. More specifically, the study's goals included the following: 1. Obtain a demographic profile of the hotel guests. 2. Obtain a profile of the hotel guests' travel behavior and current trip characteristics. 3. Assess guest awareness of the hotel's public areas and available services. 4. Assess guest utilization level and perceived importance of the hotel's public areas and available services. 5. Assess guests' appeal of the proposed …
The Usa Travel Market To Spain, Ady Milman
The Usa Travel Market To Spain, Ady Milman
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
The following is a summary of the main findings of the above research: 1. Visitation to Spain For Americans, Spain is a relatively unvisited destination. Close to three fourths of American overseas travelers have never visited Spain . Of those who visited, three fourths visited Spain for vacation purposes . Two thirds of American visitors did not use tour packages . 2. Interest in visiting Spain (in the next three years) The interest in visiting Spain is high. Sixty two percent of sampled overseas travelers expressed an interest in visiting Spain in the next three years. Assuming a 4% national …
The U.S. Travel Market To Spain, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
The U.S. Travel Market To Spain, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
The main objective of this research proposal is to provide a database for the Spanish National Tourist Office about the current potential U.S. resident market of the Spanish Tourist Product. The study will explore the attitudes, perceptions and preferences of potential U.S. residents who have high propensity to travel to foreign destinations, in particular to Spain. In addition the study will identify specific segments of the market (in particular geographic and demographic) to which promotional campaigns should be addressed.
United States Travelers To Spain: Perceptions Of Spain As A Vacation Destination By First Time Travelers, Ady Milman
United States Travelers To Spain: Perceptions Of Spain As A Vacation Destination By First Time Travelers, Ady Milman
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
PRE-TRIP PERCEPTIONS ABOUT SPAIN: Respondents agreed that: Spaniards are warm, cordial, and charming; that Spain is a warm destination; that Spain has a large variety of quality arts and crafts for sale; that the shopping in Spain is no longer a bargain; and that a visit to Spain should last between two and three weeks. Respondents disagreed that : Spaniards are dishonest people; that there is hardly any night life in Spain; that Spanish food is similar to Mexican food in the United States; that Spanish people are like Hispanic people in the United States; that Spain is a fascist …
Watermania Marketing Survey: Part Ii Non-Visitors Survey, Ady Milman
Watermania Marketing Survey: Part Ii Non-Visitors Survey, Ady Milman
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
This report presents the results of a survey of Central Florida residents and local tourists who did not visit Watermania. These two group will be labeled "non-visitors" The "non-visitor" survey was designed to provide a database for Watermania's management to facilitate marketing and advertising programs. The primary objective of the study was to explore non-visitors' attitudes and preferences toward Watermania and other Central Florida's tourist attractions. In addition, the survey developed demographic profiles of non-visitors and explored their vacation travel patterns.
Watermania Marketing Survey: Part I: In-Park Visitor Study, Ady Milman
Watermania Marketing Survey: Part I: In-Park Visitor Study, Ady Milman
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
The primary objective of the study was to analyze the existing and potential market of Watermania in order to increase visitor attendance and improve the park's attractiveness. To meet this end, a sample of the park visitors was interviewed and was asked to express their attitudes toward the park and its features . In addition, socio demographic and travel characteristics were collected to identify specific groups who had more favorable attitudes toward the park. In particular, the research objectives were: A. To identify socio-demographic characteristics and travel profile of the current visitors of Watermania. B. To Analyze visitors ' travel …
Dick Pope, Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies: Research, Education, Public Awareness, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
Dick Pope, Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies: Research, Education, Public Awareness, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
No abstract provided.
Park Equus Future Market Study: Central Florida Tourists And Local Residents, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
Park Equus Future Market Study: Central Florida Tourists And Local Residents, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies
Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications
No abstract provided.