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Integrated Resorts and Tourism: A Singapore Perspective
Joan C. Henderson
Abstract: There has been growing interest on the part of government and industry around the world in integrated resorts where casinos are one part of larger visitor attractions. This paper discusses the case of Singapore within the context of wider trends. The city state has two such complexes which opened in 2010 and a review of their performance suggests some financial...
Abstract: There has been growing interest on the part of government and industry around the world in integrated resorts where casinos are one part of larger visitor attractions. This paper discusses the case of Singapore within the context of wider trends. The city state has two such complexes which opened in 2010 and a review of their performance suggests some financial...
Multifaceted Hotel Diversification in Developing Pacific Island Destinations
T.S. Stumpf
Abstract: This research used 25 interviews with hotel operators to explore the strategic practices hotel businesses use to effectively operate in developing Pacific Island destinations. Four islands in the Federated States of Micronesia were used as the research setting, and data were collected and analysed using a grounded theoretical approach. The core conceptual category...
Abstract: This research used 25 interviews with hotel operators to explore the strategic practices hotel businesses use to effectively operate in developing Pacific Island destinations. Four islands in the Federated States of Micronesia were used as the research setting, and data were collected and analysed using a grounded theoretical approach. The core conceptual category...
Asians’ Perspectives in Motivation and Network Hospitality
Sonia Lim Ern Yi
Abstract: The advanced technologies today have enabled the rise of network hospitality (NH) in the tourism and hospitality industry. It is an emerging trend in tourism because society today demands mobility, personalisation and is always seeking for new travel experiences. NH platforms such as Airbnb allow its users to connect with each other in an online and offline setting, sharing...
Abstract: The advanced technologies today have enabled the rise of network hospitality (NH) in the tourism and hospitality industry. It is an emerging trend in tourism because society today demands mobility, personalisation and is always seeking for new travel experiences. NH platforms such as Airbnb allow its users to connect with each other in an online and offline setting, sharing...
Gastronomic Heritage in Tourism Management
Ruhet Genc
Abstract: One of the factors that affect tourists’ value of experience is the value of consumption where food experience plays a crucial role. While gastronomic tourism had always been in existence, its popularity is very much on the rise nowadays. It is not considered unusual to travel long distances for food tasting and smart businesses are taking the best advantage of this...
Abstract: One of the factors that affect tourists’ value of experience is the value of consumption where food experience plays a crucial role. While gastronomic tourism had always been in existence, its popularity is very much on the rise nowadays. It is not considered unusual to travel long distances for food tasting and smart businesses are taking the best advantage of this...
My Vegetarian Experience: An Autoethnographic Approach
Mayukh Dewan
Abstract: Food consumption around the world makes up the basis of human ecology as we eat foods based on our cultural, religious and moral beliefs. Ethical and spiritual concerns have motivated many Greek philosophers like Pythagoras, Plato, Plutarch, and Porphyry to abstain from meat consumption. There has been an increase in the meat abstinence and vegetarian lifestyle...
Abstract: Food consumption around the world makes up the basis of human ecology as we eat foods based on our cultural, religious and moral beliefs. Ethical and spiritual concerns have motivated many Greek philosophers like Pythagoras, Plato, Plutarch, and Porphyry to abstain from meat consumption. There has been an increase in the meat abstinence and vegetarian lifestyle...
Mediating Effect of Tourist Country of Origin on Relationship between Factors Affecting Satisfaction of Foreign Tourists in Goa
S.P. Bansal, Purva Kansal & Sandeep Walia
Abstract: The current study was undertaken to study the perceptual differences across factors affecting value for money and satisfaction across three main clusters of foreign tourists visiting Goa i.e. USA, UK and Europe. Data was collected from 300 foreign tourists in Goa. The results of the study indicate that the traditional model of perception of experience and ease as two...
Abstract: The current study was undertaken to study the perceptual differences across factors affecting value for money and satisfaction across three main clusters of foreign tourists visiting Goa i.e. USA, UK and Europe. Data was collected from 300 foreign tourists in Goa. The results of the study indicate that the traditional model of perception of experience and ease as two...
Representation of Reality and Local Visitors’ Sense of Attachment: The Case of the George Town Festival in Malaysia
Farhad Fakhrian & Gelareh Abooali
Abstract: This study investigated the role of a cultural festival in creating a sense of attachment among local visitors towards the George Town World Heritage site through the artistic representation of neglected outstanding values. This study particularly focused on two issues: the absence of investigations on the success of the George Town Festival (GTF) in creating...
Abstract: This study investigated the role of a cultural festival in creating a sense of attachment among local visitors towards the George Town World Heritage site through the artistic representation of neglected outstanding values. This study particularly focused on two issues: the absence of investigations on the success of the George Town Festival (GTF) in creating...
Understanding Destination Images of Tourism Stakeholders: A Destination Branding Perspective
Suman Sharma & Vikrant Kaushal
Abstract: Although a number of studies on destination image and destination branding have focused on the entities at the receiving end, i.e. tourists, the dearth of supply side analysis has been frequently pointed out. This paper aims to analyse four key stakeholders in tourism business in terms of their destination images and destination branding. Survey questionnaires were...
Abstract: Although a number of studies on destination image and destination branding have focused on the entities at the receiving end, i.e. tourists, the dearth of supply side analysis has been frequently pointed out. This paper aims to analyse four key stakeholders in tourism business in terms of their destination images and destination branding. Survey questionnaires were...
Sustainable Medical Tourism Model – A Case Study of Kerala, India
Sindhu Joseph
Abstract: Medical tourism is a term used to portray a current booming industry which is viewed optimistically by media practitioners, researchers and the health care industry. Along with its enormous scope and potential, the issues and problems that may arise due to the promotion of medical tourism at a destination should be taken seriously and addressed...
Abstract: Medical tourism is a term used to portray a current booming industry which is viewed optimistically by media practitioners, researchers and the health care industry. Along with its enormous scope and potential, the issues and problems that may arise due to the promotion of medical tourism at a destination should be taken seriously and addressed...
Profiles of Gastronomic Tourists Visiting Malacca and George Town, World Heritage Site(s) of Malaysia
Leong Quee-Ling, Muhammad Shahrim Ab. Karim, Khairil Wahidin Awang & Ainul Zakiah Abu Bakar
Abstract: Gastronomy is a prominent tourism product in Malaysia that is becoming an attraction to international tourists. Within the tourism industry in Malaysia, gastronomy products are an indisputable revenue generator for the country since tourists eat out all the time when vacationing. Dining is among the top three expenses of international tourists in Malaysia...
Abstract: Gastronomy is a prominent tourism product in Malaysia that is becoming an attraction to international tourists. Within the tourism industry in Malaysia, gastronomy products are an indisputable revenue generator for the country since tourists eat out all the time when vacationing. Dining is among the top three expenses of international tourists in Malaysia...
