- Volume 11, Number 3 (2023)
FROM CRISIS TO CURRICULUM: STRATEGIES FOR ADAPTING HOSPITALITY EDUCATION IN THE COVID-19 ERA"
Anjali Devi Chopra
The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has left a profound impact on all sectors of society, from small businesses to major enterprises. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, necessitating the issuance of stringent health safety guidelines (Cucinotta, D. & Vanelli, M., 2020). This contagious virus has not spared anyone, affecting hotels, luxury services, economic lodging facilities, restaurants, daily wage laborers, vendors, and hawkers alike. The pandemic brought the world to a near standstill, prompting the Government of India to implement a nationwide lockdown as a prudent measure to protect its citizens from this...
LANDMARKS OF CHANGE: ANALYZING THE EFFECTS OF LAND USE POLICIES ON TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ACHAIA PREFECTURE, GREECE
Andreas Ioannis Kostas
This international literature review delves into the critical connection between emerging growth strategies and regional-local spatial development models. The determination of land use, a fundamental aspect of this interplay, is influenced by a complex web of economic development factors. These factors, despite their varying scales, collectively exert significant pressure on both natural and man-made environments, often leading to contentious disputes among stakeholders, with competition between the primary sector and tourism emerging as a primary focal point. In the realm of landscape evolution, this review places paramount importance on investigating the causative agents and contributing factors that trigger and shape the...
USER UNVEILED: EXTENDING UTAUT-2 TO ILLUMINATE THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY EFFICACY IN ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY BEHAVIOR
Dr. Kwabena Owusu Ansah, Samuel Kwame Asante
The hotel industry serves as a pivotal engine of economic development, particularly in emerging economies, offering vital support for international trade and contributing substantially to national budgets, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the hospitality sector has grappled with the profound and lasting implications of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years. COVID-19, characterized by a high mortality risk and human-to-human transmission, led the World Health Organization (WHO) to recommend interventions such as mask usage, social distancing, self-quarantine, and movement restrictions (WHO, 2021). These measures forced a significant portion of the population to remain at home, leading to the...
TURKISH TEMPTATIONS: CITTASLOW ROUTES OFFERING TRANQUIL GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES FOR FOOD-LOVING TRAVELERS
Florian Alexander Fischer
The diversity of gastronomic regions across the world gives rise to distinct culinary traditions, with local food playing a pivotal role in enhancing the tourist experience. This has led to a growing fascination with local food markets, food festivals, and indigenous food and beverages. The utilization of these local products holds the potential to stimulate economic growth within the tourism sector and bolster the well-being of local communities in destination areas. In 1999, the innovative concept of Cittaslow was introduced in Italy, aimed at promoting sustainability. The Cittaslow International Charter emphasizes the cultivation of a slower-paced lifestyle through innovative applications....