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Action Research In Hospitality And Tourism Research, Denise O'Leary, David Coghlan
Action Research In Hospitality And Tourism Research, Denise O'Leary, David Coghlan
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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 …
Dining Out, Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire
Dining Out, Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire
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Dining out during the 1980s in Ireland could be summarised gastronomically by prawn cocktails, Chicken Maryland, Black Forest gateau and bottles of Blue Nun or Mateus Rosé. All this changed with the Celtic Tiger when the Irish public was introduced to Caesar salad, tomato and fennel bread, tapenade and Chardonnay. From 1989 to 1993, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud was like a lone beacon of consistency in the Irish edition of the Michelin Guide. However, in 1994, five Michelin stars were awarded on the island of Ireland. Change was afoot. Many young Irish chefs and waiters emigrated during the 1980s although some, …
Factors Influencing Consumer Wine Choice: The Case Of Wine Tourism, Margaret Connolly
Factors Influencing Consumer Wine Choice: The Case Of Wine Tourism, Margaret Connolly
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This research was undertaken to examine the relationship between the wine tourism activities of consumers and their subsequent wine choices. Exploratory research was undertaken giving specific attention to wine tourism, first, as a factor of influence on decision-making, second, on levels of consumer involvement and third on long-term consumer loyalty. A convenience sample of 12 wine consumers in Dublin participated in the study. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were used to gather the qualitative data used. The findings clearly establish links made by consumers between their wine tourism experiences and their subsequent wine purchase preferences. The findings highlight the importance of facilitating …
Pierre Rolland, Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire
Pierre Rolland, Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire
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Biography of Pierre Rolland, French chef and key figure in the development of Haute Cuisine in Dublin through his position as award winning head chef in the Russell Hotel, Dublin.
Kenneth George Besson, Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire
Kenneth George Besson, Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire
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Biography of Ken Besson with information on his father Paul Besson and the Royal Hibernian Hotel, Russell Hotel and Bailey Restaurant which they owned and ran in Dublin.
Bartenders Association Of Ireland - A History, James Peter Murphy
Bartenders Association Of Ireland - A History, James Peter Murphy
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This publication is a chronology of the Bartenders Association of Ireland, An Cumann Tabhairnithe Eireann (BAI). The BAI evolved from the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild (UKBG) formed in 1934. The book deals with the many physiological, economic, social changes and technological developments in the beverage industry since 1948, it documents the introduction of cocktails and various beverages in Ireland during those years, provides an insight into social history and includes a pictorial record of the past half-century.
This book was reviewed in various trade publications and journals over the years, for example: Crean T & O'Connor E (2000) 'Saochar 25 …