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A Study To Analyze The Degree Of Hurricane Preparedness In Selected Miami Beach Hotels, Gina Brink
A Study To Analyze The Degree Of Hurricane Preparedness In Selected Miami Beach Hotels, Gina Brink
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
It is necessary and important to know what can happen to thousands of people in coastal areas when one day they will be hit by hurricane wind and storm surge. Between 1960 and 1970, the number of people living and vacationing on the coast soared more than 40 percent. During the last 50 years, a great number of hotels has been built on Miami Beach, which makes this area more vulnerable than it ever was before. Insuring the safety of its guests and employees under all circumstances is a very important part of a hotel's security and safety program. It …
The Development Of A Risk Prevention Safety And Security Program And Its Application Into Selected Miami Hotels, John Cochran
The Development Of A Risk Prevention Safety And Security Program And Its Application Into Selected Miami Hotels, John Cochran
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this thesis is to develop a risk prevention safety and security program for the major problem areas of hotel operations. This includes general hotel safety and security, personnel, lock and key control, lighting and fire prevention. It will then evaluate randomly selected hotels in the Miami area to determine how well they meet the criteria set forth in this program.
This thesis will use related texts, periodicals and published articles to develop a the risk prevention safety and security program. The data to determine how well selected Miami hotels responded to this program was developed through the …
A Study To Identify The Motivation Compelling The Business Traveler To Choose A Specific Airline In The Miami To Atlanta Market And To Develop A Marketing Strategy, Anne L. Applefeld
A Study To Identify The Motivation Compelling The Business Traveler To Choose A Specific Airline In The Miami To Atlanta Market And To Develop A Marketing Strategy, Anne L. Applefeld
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine if the business traveler's behavior is influenced by brand loyalty. This brand loyalty, which became evident through the use of a survey, was then to be thoroughly evaluated. In order for this information to be best understood and utilized as the basis of future marketing strategies, much research was undertaken and its significance explained in relation to the airline industry as it exists at present.
The results and conclusions of this study indicate that the airline industry is, for the most part, taking a successful approach in attracting business travelers. These travelers' …
A Study To Determine And Analyze The Attitude Of Restaurant Operators In Miami Beach Toward The Use Of Credit Cards At Their Establishment, Yair Eldar
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The Statement of the Problem: The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the attitude of restaurant operators in Miami Beach toward the use of credit cards at their establishment.
A Study Of The Impact Of Field Experience In Hospitality Education, Peter Okon Agbomi
A Study Of The Impact Of Field Experience In Hospitality Education, Peter Okon Agbomi
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of field experience in hospitality education and whether such field experience and others such as semi-practicum, the cooperative, and the work study programs will not play an important role of a closer alliance between the academic and the hospitality industry.
II. If it is justifiable to say that it is possible to provide field experience which will enhance the professionally oriented course work, while educators and employers strive to design curriculum that is needed to meet the educational and the industry demands and goals.