The feasibility of Sabbath‐keeping in the Caribbean hospitality industry

Abstract

This article addresses religious tolerance for Sabbath‐keepers in the hospitality industry. The authors approach this issue by assessing the perception of managers in the Jamaican tourism industry on this topic. A major finding was that managers are reluctant to employ persons who have a strong desire to observe the Sabbath. The researchers also discovered that the law does not provide specific provisions to protect the rights of Sabbath‐keepers. Managers are, however, willing to make arrangements to facilitate these individuals whenever possible. This augurs well for students of hospitality management who desire to observe the Sabbath. More research on this topic is needed since this study is by no means exhaustive.

Citation

Huntley, E. and Barnes‐Reid, C. (2003), "The feasibility of Sabbath‐keeping in the Caribbean hospitality industry", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 15 No. 3, pp. 172-175. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110310470230