- Volume 10, Number 1 (2023)
POWER-UPS AND PITSTOPS: A HISTORICAL EXAMINATION OF GAMING'S INFLUENCE ON TOURISM AND TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
Nicole Anderson Taylor
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 across societies. Drawing from the works of scholars like Edward Norbeck and Johann Huizinga, we examine the significance of play in enriching our understanding of human behavior. Play, defined as the "conduct, course or action of a game" by Merriam-Webster, holds a central place in the formation of culture and social dynamics. It has historically served...
HOTEL MANAGEMENT CHRONICLES: UNRAVELING SUCCESS FORMULAS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Marco Giovanni Rossi
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 beneficial for strategic, managerial, and operational purposes. We posit that comprehending the CSFs deemed most significant in the literature can guide managers in making informed decisions regarding resource allocation. Certain CSFs may be better suited for bolstering strategic decision-making and business development, while others may prove invaluable for enhancing managerial and operational choices
COMMUNITY RESURGENCE: EXPLORING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TOURISM IN UPLIFTING RURAL AREAS FOR CHINA'S POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Li Wei Zhang
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 regions, strong industrial connections, and low entry barriers, emerges as a potential catalyst for poverty alleviation. The concept of pro-poor tourism, initially proposed by the British International Development Bureau in 1999, specifically targets poverty reduction through tourism-related initiatives. Diverse pro-poor tourism programs, such as the World Tourism Organization's Sustainable Tourism–Eliminating Poverty Initiative (ST-EP program), have since surfaced, garnering...
FOOTPRINTS IN NATURE: ANALYZING TOURISM MOBILITY IN LOW URBAN DENSITY ECOTOURISM CITIES – A CASE STUDY
Aisha Ahmed Al-Harbi
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 in settings that bear the marks of prior human activities. This paper delves into the challenges faced by ecotourism cities, where the surge in tourism and the demand for urban mobility have led to issues such as congestion, pollution, and traffic woes. The growth in ecotourism cities necessitates the development of transport and infrastructure, including new travel modes and improved services. Transport...
DOLLARS AND SENSE: CONTRASTING REVENUE MANAGEMENT APPROACHES IN FULL-SERVICE HOTELS BETWEEN THE US AND CANADA
Brandon Michael Hayes
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 role. If a hotel room remains unsold for a given day, the revenue potential is lost forever, as unsold rooms cannot be carried over for sale on subsequent days. To address this challenge, effective strategies are essential to maximize room revenue through various marketing and sales techniques. The concept of perishability is...