Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes: Volume 11 Issue 2

Editorial

Can all sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry be influenced by the innovation of Blockchain technology?

This paper aims to provide a general introduction to Blockchain technology and how it can be used within the global hospitality industry. In particular, this paper speaks to three…

Vacation rentals in San Francisco, USA: a positive or negative disruption?

Vacation rentals (VRs) are growing in popularity and have disrupted the lodging industry. But they are also controversial because they can literally disrupt quiet residential…

Public–private partnership as an innovative approach for sustainable tourism in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

The current tourism model based on luxury hotel resorts in the Gulf of Papagayo (Guanacaste, Costa Rica) is largely affecting the living condition of its nearby communities. This…

What is the host community perception of slum tourism in Colombia?

This paper aims to find answers to two research questions: What is the perception of the Moravia community on tourism in their neighbourhood? What are the conditions under which…

Environmental regulations and their effect on innovation and competitiveness in tourism in Barbados, Guyana and Jamaica

This paper aims to explore the need for innovation in Caribbean tourism with stringent (mandatory) environmental regulations as the key driver of the process. It draws examples…

What are the determinants of European hotel room design 2030?

The purpose of this research paper is to identify determinants influencing hotel room design now and in the future to offer hotel owners, hotel investors, architects and other…

Innovation-centric courses in hospitality management education in Dubai

This paper aims to provide an overview of how a Dubai-based higher education institution in hospitality management has leveraged the enabling macro-environment for building…

How do Indian consumers behave when planning a leisure trip?

This paper aims to explore Indian consumer behaviour towards tourism and identifies their preferences when planning leisure trips.

Overcoming cross-cultural differences in post-war Sri Lanka: the case of Jetwing in Jaffna

Cross-cultural differences must be taken into consideration for tourism development. The purpose of this study is to shed light on the importance of cross-cultural differences in…

What are the key challenges faced by the Malaysian hospitality and tourism industry in the context of industrial revolution 4.0?

Globally, the hospitality industry has entered a new era of growth and transformation due to the Industrial revolution 4.0 and generational change among the consumers. The…

An innovative solution to leverage meaningful work to attract, retain and manage Generation Y employees in Singapore’s hotel industry

This paper aims to identify a possible solution as to how meaningful work could be considered as a lever in attracting and retaining Generation Y (Gen-Y) employees to work in the…

How likely is your family to visit you?: The effect of digital connectedness on intention to travel to Australia

This paper aims to investigate whether digital connectedness between family members, attained through social media, increases the intention to travel overseas to visit family or…

The paradox of “family”; creating a family environment without children in luxury accommodation in New Zealand

The purpose of the paper is to explore innovative solutions to the challenge of creating a family environment without children in luxury lodges in New Zealand.

What are the key innovative strategies needed for future tourism in the world?

This paper aims to provide answers to the question: “What are the key innovative strategies needed for future tourism in the world?” At the outset, this paper redefines the word…

Reflections on the theme issue outcomes: What are the key innovative strategies needed for future tourism in the world?

This paper aims to profile the Worldwide hospitality and Tourism Themes (WHATT) issue “What are the key innovative strategies needed for future tourism in the world?”, with…