Revenue Management (RM) is a strategic approach that involves the allocation of the right capacity to the right customers at the right price to optimize revenue or yield. In the context of the lodging industry, where the primary product is rooms, the concept of "perishability" plays a critical
The global pursuit of poverty eradication remains a paramount concern, with the United Nations setting ambitious targets in 2000 to halve the numbers of the extremely impoverished and hungry by 2015. The tourism industry, characterized by labor intensity, geographic dispersion across impoverished
The concept of "play" has long been recognized as a fundamental aspect of human interaction, often associated with pleasurable behaviors like wit and humor. This article delves into the multifaceted nature of play, exploring its role in human culture, social psychology, and its universality
Ecotourism, a form of sustainable tourism centered around nature, emphasizes the conservation of natural environments and the education of visitors about ecological preservation. While traditional ecotourism takes place in relatively untouched and unpolluted natural areas, urban ecotourism thrives
This study delves into the critical success factors (CSFs) in the context of hotel companies, emphasizing a managerial perspective. The primary objective is to identify the most pivotal CSFs in the hotel industry as per existing literature, and discern which of these CSFs are particularly
