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Action Research In Hospitality And Tourism Research, Denise O'Leary, David Coghlan Apr 2022

Action Research In Hospitality And Tourism Research, Denise O'Leary, David Coghlan

Books/Book Chapters

In the context of tourism and hospitality studies, the potential of action research for generating robust actionable knowledge has not been yet realized. This chapter provides an account of the theory and practice of action research, demonstrates how it may be designed and implemented, and how it may generate actionable knowledge. It provides illustrative examples and shows how this research approach aligns effectively with some of the themes that currently engage the attention of researchers in the fields of tourism and hospitality such as process improvement, sustainability, and community-based tourism development. Thus, it makes a case for more widespread use …


Taking A Step Back From The Individual Social Entrepreneur, Ziene Mottiar Jan 2015

Taking A Step Back From The Individual Social Entrepreneur, Ziene Mottiar

Conference papers

An investigation of how a national tourism policy resulted in the emergence of new social entrepreneurs in destinations across Ireland.


Social Entrepreneurs As Drivers Of Destinations, Ziene Mottiar Jan 2010

Social Entrepreneurs As Drivers Of Destinations, Ziene Mottiar

Conference papers

No abstract provided.


Encouraging And Evaluating The First Year Experience, Kevin Griffin Jan 2009

Encouraging And Evaluating The First Year Experience, Kevin Griffin

Other resources

No abstract provided.