International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management: Volume 14 Issue 3

Employee turnover: a study of private clubs in the USA

Catherine M. Gustafson

High employee turnover in hourly positions has been widely accepted, and documented, in the hospitality industry. This study examined annual turnover rates in private clubs and…

Training methods for specific objectives: preferences of managers in private clubs

Joe Perdue, Jack D. Ninemeier, Robert H. Woods

Describes a study undertaken to assess how private club managers perceive the relative effectiveness of alternative training methods to attain specific types of training…

“Bridging the gap” between hospitality management programmes and the private club industry

Clayton W. Barrows, John Walsh

The private club industry is undergoing major change as it forges new links with academia in the areas of research, teaching and management development. This bodes well for…

Convenience carts: on course to provide food and beverage service

Candice E. Clemenz, Pamela A. Weaver

On course convenience cart service is an important component of a club’s food and beverage mix. Not only do convenience carts contribute gross and net revenues, but research shows…

Yield management: opportunities for private club managers

Joachim E. Barth

Yield management has been adopted by many hospitality organizations. An introduction to yield management concepts, resources and ideas for the design and implementation of price…

Comparison of present and future competencies required for club managers

Joe Perdue, Jack D. Ninemeier, Robert H. Woods

Compares the findings of two studies conducted to investigate the ranking of content domain areas of club management and management competencies necessary for success in private…

Private club trends in the USA – a statistical review

Brenda York

Notes that the private club industry is a unique segment within the broader hospitality industry and, relative to other segments of the hospitality industry, very little research…