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Tourism: Who Needs It?, Joan S. Remington, Marcel R. Escoffier
Tourism: Who Needs It?, Joan S. Remington, Marcel R. Escoffier
Hospitality Review
Is tourism economically beneficial? If so, who benefits? How much of the money generated through tourism can be channeled into other projects so desperately needed by the community without harming the local tour market? Will tourism continue to grow forever, or is there an end in sight? The authors discuss how tourism will change in approaching the next century: and how people will change if tourism is to remain such an important economic facto
Waikiki Faces Major Problems: Does New Master Plan Hold Solutions?, Robert A. Meyer
Waikiki Faces Major Problems: Does New Master Plan Hold Solutions?, Robert A. Meyer
Hospitality Review
Waikiki, Hawaii, faces declining tourism numbers, sinking property values, and possibly a destination entering the decline phase of the tourism life cycle. Seeking the advice of world renowned planners, it has set its sights on a new master plan aimed at correcting much that seems to have gone wrong
Disney's Internship Program: More Than Hands-On Experience, Pamela Roush, Stephen M. Lebruto, Duncan R. Dickson
Disney's Internship Program: More Than Hands-On Experience, Pamela Roush, Stephen M. Lebruto, Duncan R. Dickson
Hospitality Review
The vast majority of hospitality management programs require students to participate in a hands-on work experience, which helps bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing the student with an opportunity to practice the theory learned in the classroom. The Walt Disney World Co. developed, implemented, and operates one of the most successful internship programs in the hospitality industry. It recognizes the need for business practitioners to become more involved in the education of future hospitality managers. The authors summarize the company's program and offer suggestions for other employers looking to give interns more than hands-on experience.
A New Vision: U.S Travel And Tourism Industry, Greg Farmer
A New Vision: U.S Travel And Tourism Industry, Greg Farmer
Hospitality Review
Greg Farmer, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, envisions a new proactive role for travel and tourism in the U.S. He has written this article especially for the FIU Hospitality Review.
A Landmark Decision: The Stouffer Valley Forge Hotel, Stanley Turkel, Russell O. Stewart
A Landmark Decision: The Stouffer Valley Forge Hotel, Stanley Turkel, Russell O. Stewart
Hospitality Review
The information presented in this article is derived from the testimony and exhibits offered in connection with the trial of Auger, et a1 v. The Stouffer Corporation, et al., Civil Action No. 93-2529, which took place in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The authors of this article served as expert consultants and expert witnesses to the plaintiff
Assessing The Readiness Of Atlanta Hotels To Host International Visitors During The '96 Summer Olympics, Mark Mcgrath, Youssri H. Allam
Assessing The Readiness Of Atlanta Hotels To Host International Visitors During The '96 Summer Olympics, Mark Mcgrath, Youssri H. Allam
Hospitality Review
Three major areas were investigated to assess the readiness of Atlanta's hotels to host international visitors during the summer Olympics of 1996. In the area of human resource development, hotels were asked if they planned to conduct language training and hire bilingual employees. In the area of services, hotels were asked if they plan to provide special services for international guests. In the area of marketing and sales, hotels were asked if they would provide promotional materials in different languages and advertising to attract international guests. International guests are expected by 83 percent of the respondents, and authors provide answers …
Using Tax Incentives Reduces Construction Costs, John M. Tarras
Using Tax Incentives Reduces Construction Costs, John M. Tarras
Hospitality Review
Rehabilitation tax credits can save developers a significant amount of money. The author discusses the tests used to lower overall tax liability by renovating older structures.
Electronic Database Support Systems For Strategic Planning Activities In The Hospitality Industry, Robert K. Griffin, Michael D. Olsen
Electronic Database Support Systems For Strategic Planning Activities In The Hospitality Industry, Robert K. Griffin, Michael D. Olsen
Hospitality Review
An electronic database support system for strategic planning activities can be built by providing conceptual and system specific information. The design and development of this type of system center around the information needs of strategy planners. Data that supply information on the organization's internal and external environments must be originated, evaluated, collected, organized, managed, and analyzed. Strategy planners may use the resulting information to improve their decision making.
Genetically Altered Foods: A Policy Issue For Multi-Unit Food Service Operators, Robert R. Nelson, Ali A. Poorani
Genetically Altered Foods: A Policy Issue For Multi-Unit Food Service Operators, Robert R. Nelson, Ali A. Poorani
Hospitality Review
Although it is a substantial issue, the technology behind genetically altered foods and the concerns being raised about them are not well understood by most people. The authors discuss how genetically altered foods might fit into the business strategies of multi-unit food service operators as well as current policies and predispositions of multi-unit food service companies toward the use of genetically altered foods. They also outline the issues surrounding genetically altered food as they relate to the food service industry and provide a picture of where multi-unit food service operators currently stand on the technology
Franchise Opportunities Abound With New And Established Brands, Don Landry
Franchise Opportunities Abound With New And Established Brands, Don Landry
Hospitality Review
The president of Choice Hotels International discusses important considerations for investors and operators interested in pursuing franchise affiliations.
Investing In Hospitality Operations In The People's Republic Of China: The Legal Framework, Bruce C. Urdang
Investing In Hospitality Operations In The People's Republic Of China: The Legal Framework, Bruce C. Urdang
Hospitality Review
In the late 1970s, the People's Republic of China announced its "Open Door Policy. "After being closed to the outside world for decades, the Western world was not certain what to make of this turnaround. The author looks at a number of questions: Was China sincere in its statements that it wanted foreign investment on its soil? Was it willing to provide the economic and legal framework within which foreign investors could feel secure about placing their investment dollars? What concerns or issues still remain with regard to such investment decisions today?
Property Exchange Rules Offer Tax Opportunities For Hotel Owners, John M. Tarras
Property Exchange Rules Offer Tax Opportunities For Hotel Owners, John M. Tarras
Hospitality Review
One strategy often overlooked by hospitality owners in developing cost-saving strategies is the use of like-kind exchanges to acquire property. The author reviews some alternative methods of like-kind exchanges, which may not only provide new business opportunities for the hospitality owner, but lucrative tax benefits as well.
Recipes For Success: Lessons Learned From Successful Hospitality Companies, Elisa S. Moncarz
Recipes For Success: Lessons Learned From Successful Hospitality Companies, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
After a decade of over-expansion, the hotel industry began the '90s with excess capacity and decreased demand. Since 1993, the U.S. hotel industry has experienced a turnaround which continued into 1994- 1995 with good performance by most firms. However; competition will continue to be fierce and many challenges are awaiting hotel companies in a more global environment. This article examines the key elements for achieving success in a challenging hospitality industry environment while focusing on the strategies and techniques employed by some successful hotel companies during difficult times.
Slot Machines: Methodologies And Myths, Michael L. Kasavana
Slot Machines: Methodologies And Myths, Michael L. Kasavana
Hospitality Review
The proliferation of legalized gaming has significantly changed the nature of the hospitality industry. While several aspects of gaming have flourished, none has become more popular, profitable, or technologically advanced as the slot machine. While more than half of all casino gambling, and earnings, is generated by slot machines, little has been written about the technology integral to these devices. The author describes the workings of computer-controlled slot machines and exposes some of the popular operating myths.
Characterizing Poor Performance In For-Profit And Not-For-Profit Food Service Operations, Richard F. Ghiselli, Joseph A. Ismail
Characterizing Poor Performance In For-Profit And Not-For-Profit Food Service Operations, Richard F. Ghiselli, Joseph A. Ismail
Hospitality Review
In this article the authors explore the performance-related employee behaviors that are the most troublesome in food service. Four subsegments of food service were surveyed and differences in profit and not-for-profit operations analyzed. Significant differences were found between the two groups, with for-profit operations indicating more severe problems in all but one behavior category.
Carnival's Fantasy Class Cruise Ship: Ticket To Success, Laurence Miller
Carnival's Fantasy Class Cruise Ship: Ticket To Success, Laurence Miller
Hospitality Review
Carnival Cruise Line's Fantasy class of cruise ships is the largest group of virtually identical passenger vessels in the history of ocean travel. These ships rep- resent the culmination of Carnival's product development and are a prime reason for the line's current success. The author details the evolution of their design, with emphasis on hotel aspects, through previous ships in the fleet.
Teams: Vehicle Of Choice For Transporting The Organizational Future, Richard F. Ghiselli, Joseph A. Ismail
Teams: Vehicle Of Choice For Transporting The Organizational Future, Richard F. Ghiselli, Joseph A. Ismail
Hospitality Review
Teamwork is much more than lip service paid to the concept. This article was writ- ten for the executive, the educator and the student to broaden awareness of the vast potential of teams and teamwork.
Current Perceptions Of Hospitality Accreditation, Robert H. Bosselman
Current Perceptions Of Hospitality Accreditation, Robert H. Bosselman
Hospitality Review
The role of accreditation in hospitality education has always been controversial. The author reports on the perceptions of educators, accreditors, and industry.