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Competencies: A New Sector, Tony Kiely, Monica Brophy Jan 2002

Competencies: A New Sector, Tony Kiely, Monica Brophy

Articles

Outlines the processes involved in the development of a competency based framework for use by middle managers of three-star Irish hotels within rooms division and the food and beverage department. Secondary research provides an overview of existing generic competency models. Competency models and frameworks have been applied and customised across a broad range of industry sectors. Seeks to address the need for an innovative and fresh approach to HRM within the Irish hotel sector. The primary research is conducted among three-star hotels nation wide, giving equal representation to all regions of Ireland. Job analysis techniques are used as the basis …


Managing Challenges And Changes : Developing Business Strategies In Local Hotel Industry, Nyuk Fee Choong Jan 2000

Managing Challenges And Changes : Developing Business Strategies In Local Hotel Industry, Nyuk Fee Choong

Student Works (2000-2009)

Since start of the Asian Economy crisis in 1997, most industries in Malaysia have been experiencing a difficult time. Tourism industry had to face several challenges such as currency fluctuations, negative media reports, stringent government policies, reduced market demands and global competition. The negative effects on the industry were compounded by the national economic slowdown, i.e., GDP contraction of 6.7 per cent in 1998. Tourist arrivals were also descended to a low of 5.5 million, compared to 6.2 million in 1997 (MATTA Annual Report 1998). Malaysia's hotel industry, particularly those located in Klang Valley have faced extreme pressure in their …


State Of Maine Rail Transportation Plan, Maine Department Of Transportation Jan 1991

State Of Maine Rail Transportation Plan, Maine Department Of Transportation

Maine Collection

State of Maine Rail Transportation Plan

Revised Update - Prepared by the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Services, Augusta, Maine, 1991.

"The revised update of the State of Maine Rail Transportation Plan has been developed by the Rail Transportation Division. Bureau of Transportation Services of the Maine Department of Transportation pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated in Part 266 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulation."


St. Johns River Streamboats, Edward A. Mueller Jan 1986

St. Johns River Streamboats, Edward A. Mueller

Books

This book features the history of steamboats on the St. John's River, events related to steamboats, landings, and the vessels themselves.


Projected Changes In Northeastern Skiing Participation And Supply Capacity As Influenced By A Changing Economy, Marvin Kottke Apr 1980

Projected Changes In Northeastern Skiing Participation And Supply Capacity As Influenced By A Changing Economy, Marvin Kottke

Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

No abstract provided.


Steamboating On The St. Johns : Some Travel Accounts And Various Steamboat Materials, Edward A. Mueller Jan 1980

Steamboating On The St. Johns : Some Travel Accounts And Various Steamboat Materials, Edward A. Mueller

Books

This book includes travel accounts pertaining to steamboating on the St. John's River. PALMM


Demand For Motel Lodging And Outdoor Recreational Trips To Rural Environments By Northeastern Households, Brian Gould, Marvin Kottke May 1979

Demand For Motel Lodging And Outdoor Recreational Trips To Rural Environments By Northeastern Households, Brian Gould, Marvin Kottke

Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

No abstract provided.


Market And Operations Analysis Of Golf Courses In Connecticut, Marvin Kottke Mar 1978

Market And Operations Analysis Of Golf Courses In Connecticut, Marvin Kottke

Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

No abstract provided.


Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 45, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations Apr 1976

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 45, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

  • Relevance - Western Environmental Programs
  • The Environmental Sciences & Technology Building
  • Snodgrass, Jim. Environmental Education
  • Hurst, Teri. Carpooling - The Energy Saver
  • Henderson, Ray. A Piece of the Rock - Football
  • Mud, Rice and Camellias
  • Conlin, Bill. Hilltoppers Classy Club - Football
  • Feix, Jimmy. Western Pays Its Tribute to This Dear & Gentle Man - Nick Denes
  • Bruce, Don. Teacher of the Year - Paula Morgan
  • Ward, Robert. Letters from Ireland
  • Conway, Sheila. A Dream Come True - Randy Yeager
  • Remember When? - Faculty Photograph
  • Governor Julian Carroll Honors Dr. L.Y. Lancaster for …


Effect Of Travel Constraints On The Distribution Of Skiing In New England, Marvin Kottke, Stephen Libera Nov 1975

Effect Of Travel Constraints On The Distribution Of Skiing In New England, Marvin Kottke, Stephen Libera

Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

No abstract provided.


Ua94/5/6 Lucian Flora Scrapbook - Part 1, Lucian Flora Jan 1956

Ua94/5/6 Lucian Flora Scrapbook - Part 1, Lucian Flora

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

First half of World War II scrapbook compiled by Lucian Flora of Smiths Grove, Kentucky. He attended Bowling Green Business University from 1938 to 1940. This scrapbook contains materials regarding the campaigns through North Africa and Italy. Also included are items related to his life in Affinity, WV prior to the war. There are post cards and photographs of Columbus, Ohio; Washington, DC; Baltimore, Maryland; Alexandria, Virginia; and Ireland.

See second half of the scrapbook here.


Contribution Of Automobile Travelers To The Arkansas Tourist Industry, Ernest C. Harvey Jan 1952

Contribution Of Automobile Travelers To The Arkansas Tourist Industry, Ernest C. Harvey

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 27 (1951-52), Irish Travel Association Oct 1951

Irish Travel, Vol 27 (1951-52), Irish Travel Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 26 (1950-51), Irish Tourist Association Oct 1950

Irish Travel, Vol 26 (1950-51), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 21 (1945-46), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1945

Irish Travel, Vol 21 (1945-46), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Ua94/5/6 Lucian Flora Scrapbook - Part 2, Lucian Flora Jan 1945

Ua94/5/6 Lucian Flora Scrapbook - Part 2, Lucian Flora

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Second half of World War II scrapbook compiled by Lucian Flora of Smiths Grove, Kentucky. He attended Bowling Green Business University from 1938 to 1940. This scrapbook contains materials regarding the campaigns through North Africa and Italy. Included are a set of postcards from an Italian soldier to his girlfirend. There are also post cards or Ireland, cities in North Africa and Italy, as well as Cincinnati, Ohio and Houston, Texas.

The first half of the scrapbook can be seen here.


Irish Travel, Vol 20 (1944-45), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1944

Irish Travel, Vol 20 (1944-45), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 19 (1943-44), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1943

Irish Travel, Vol 19 (1943-44), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 18 (1942-43), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1942

Irish Travel, Vol 18 (1942-43), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 17 (1941-42), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1941

Irish Travel, Vol 17 (1941-42), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 16 (1940-41), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1940

Irish Travel, Vol 16 (1940-41), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 15 (1939-40), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1939

Irish Travel, Vol 15 (1939-40), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 14 (1938-39), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1938

Irish Travel, Vol 14 (1938-39), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol 13 (1937-38), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1937

Irish Travel, Vol 13 (1937-38), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol. 12 (1936-37), Irish Tourist Association Oct 1936

Irish Travel, Vol. 12 (1936-37), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol. 11 (1935-36), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1935

Irish Travel, Vol. 11 (1935-36), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol. 10 (1934-35), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1934

Irish Travel, Vol. 10 (1934-35), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol. 09 (1933-34), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1933

Irish Travel, Vol. 09 (1933-34), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol. 08 (1932-33), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1932

Irish Travel, Vol. 08 (1932-33), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.


Irish Travel, Vol. 07 (1931-32), Irish Tourist Association Jan 1931

Irish Travel, Vol. 07 (1931-32), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.