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Student Attitudes And Perceptions Regarding Food Waste At Unh Dining Halls, Alexander Soule
Student Attitudes And Perceptions Regarding Food Waste At Unh Dining Halls, Alexander Soule
Honors Theses and Capstones
UNH works in the hospitality sector of businesses. Over the years, food waste has grown to become an alarmingly increasing problem for both the environment and businesses operating in the sector. While UNH has many food waste mitigation efforts, there is still an opportunity for both the dining halls and students to work together to help reduce food waste. A survey was performed and analyzed which reveals that many students who frequented the dining halls are willing to better adjust their dining practices to help mitigate food waste. However, this is contingent on the dining halls presenting the information of …
Does Covid Have An Effect On Consumer Behavior Towards Vacation Rental Homes?, Whitney Wiley
Does Covid Have An Effect On Consumer Behavior Towards Vacation Rental Homes?, Whitney Wiley
Honors Theses and Capstones
While Covid has significantly impacted the tourism industry, this research study analyzes the effect of the pandemic on consumers’ behavior towards vacation rental homes. More specifically, it focuses on the three main stages of vacation rental: the choice, booking, and stay. A qualitative research approach was used along with primary data collection. Interviews with individuals in Gen Z were collected in a semi-structured format with open-ended questions. The findings reveal that consumers are now more likely to choose vacation rental homes over other accommodations due to the space and privacy that rental homes provide. As a result of Covid, individuals …