Hyatt Regency Miami’s Human Resource Training on Job Satisfaction

Abstract This article analyzes employee satisfaction with work, commitment to the organization, and other metrics that affect employee performance. The hypothesis is put forward that guests’ satisfaction depends on the satisfaction of the employees, and as a result, improving the competitiveness of the hotel in the market. The article deals...

Airbnb and Its Impact on Ritz-carlton

Introduction Despite its noticeable acclaims, Ritz-Carlton is not impervious to the effects of disruptive technology. The company, as well as many other major hotel and hospitality chains, have been facing an imposing issue in the face of Airbnb services. Airbnb is a service company that is based on innovative technology....

Engaging the Local Community in the Development of Cultural Tourism in China

China is currently actively developing in various areas of the economy, one of which is tourism. The state pays special attention to the maintenance of cultural tourism, which is carried out through the attraction of tourist assets to cultural heritage sites. Growth in this direction helps to ensure the creation...

Tourism and Sustainable Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Future Global Tourism Trends Many sectors of the economy have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Several new approaches and policies have been adopted in response to the impact. Tourism is one of the most affected industries, primarily due to the travel restrictions and physical distancing as measures to...

Travel Industry Recovery From the COVID-19 Restrictions

Introduction The global pandemic caused significant economic, social, and even political consequences worldwide. Restrictions influenced almost every aspect of everyday life. Some industries suffered devastating blows, whereas others managed to benefit from the new economic paradigm. In many cases, the well-being of businesses depended on their ability to adapt to...

Tourism Marketing Strategies of Three States

The dynamics of the current business environment have complicated the manner in which businesses are carried out throughout the world (Calkins, 2008). For instance, depending on the scope of customers’ needs and the prevailing levels of competition, marketing strategies vary from one industry to the other (Keller & Kotler, 2012)....

Biltmore Manor: Residential Buildings in American Architecture

It is worth noting that when visiting North Carolina and Asheville in particular, one should choose Biltmore as their final destination. Biltmore is a luxurious house built in 1895 and stylized as a 16th-century castle (Sully, 2019). It consists of 250 rooms, and it is the most grandiose, privately owned...

Gettysburg Battle Tour: History of the Battle and Tour Stops

History of the Battle The Battle of Gettysburg occurred on July 1-3 of 1863, as one of the Civil War battles around a Gettysburg town, Pennsylvania, between Union and Confederate forces. The Battle holds a large significance to American history and is believed to involve the largest number of casualties,...

Technology Trends in Hotel Management

Technology usage for various purposes is becoming increasingly prominent among various hospitality providers. According to Ivanov and Webster (2019), hotels are now implementing automation in various areas, such as check-ins and cleaning, and some companies are experimenting with hotels staffed fully by robots. By doing so, they can save the...

Analysis of Advertising a Vacation Rental

Introduction This paper is intended to explain the different websites that promote rental properties. Also, this paper focuses on how to join the group or create a user account in these sites. Finally, the paper put in plain words the methods to list rental properties in Google for marketing and...

Training Crucial for Hotels

Introduction Lately, hotel management around the world has recognized the critical importance of hotel training. They have ascertained that customers can be retained through effective service more than the attractive prices, which is only possible when staff is trained appropriately. Strategic and Performance Consulting Approach in Training Grand resorts and...

Supporting the Organization’s Mission at The Georges Hotel

The case study under consideration is entitled “Supporting the Organization’s Mission (The Georges Hotel)”. It was created by Myrna Gusdorf in 2013. The author describes the current issues connected with the staff’s behavior. The peculiar feature of the hotel is that it is run by the Mitchel Family. The case...

Restaurant Types for Private Dining in Ireland

Are you based in Ireland, used to live there, or have a connection to Ireland and seek to find the right dining option? Ireland offers a wide range of options when it comes to private or group dining. The sheer number of restaurants and their quality allows people to live...

Culinary and Beverage Tourism

Nowadays, tourism offerings have become highly varied and capable of satisfying even the most demanding customers. Nevertheless, the competition in this sphere is on the increase as well, meaning that organizations willing to attract more guests must demonstrate a range of competitive advantages. Culinary and beverage tourism is a particular...

The Panama Canal. History of Creation

The Panama Canal is an artificial watercourse that forms the link between the North and South America via the Central American isthmus. The estimated length of the canal is 80.45km (Du Temple, 2003, p.4).The presence of the watercourse allows the ocean waters to pass through from either sides of Pacific...

Eco-Tourism Detrimental Effects on Wildlife

Eco-tourism is a rising form of tourism that is aimed at preserving the environment from the harmful impact of regular tourists. Eco-tourism involves the promotion of wildlife conservation and encourages visiting naturally untouched places. However, many scientists consider eco-tourism as the one causing a detrimental impact on wildlife. Firstly, as...

Financial Environment. Hospitality Industry

Financial environment of an organization refers to the factors (both internal and external) that affect its financial position as well as financial decisions made. These include: taxes, profits of competitors, government financial policies. For-profit Evendale Medical Center Triumph Hospital Lima Affinity Medical Center (Ohio Hospital Association, n.d) Not-for-profit Alberta Healthcare...

The Dark Side of the Cruise Industry

Introduction Cruise ships are often associated with wealth and vacations, taking their passengers to ports all over the world for land excursions and providing luxurious amenities onboard. However, this lucrative industry has always been subjected to criticism related to a variety of problems that are often the result of the...

Career Opportunities in a Cruise Ship for Professionals in the Hospitality Sector

Cruise ships operate in the tourism and travel sector, improving the recreational experience of passengers. The vessels allow professionals from different disciplines to work for diverse clients across the globe. There are several employment opportunities which professionals in the hospitality sector could consider. For instance, there are security jobs with...

Ritz-Carlton: The Image Perception

The image and discernment of a hotel are essential as they help attract potential visitors. Clients’ perceptions are often based on the appearance provided by a particular organization (van den Hemel & Rademakers, 2016). Some of the items and products used to shape the image and customers’ observation of the...

Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours Review

Introduction Learning about ancestors and their history is definitely one of the captivating activities for students. Historical knowledge might sometimes help to understand the contemporary world better, and it is also highly educative. Homalco Wildlife & Cultural tours offer an exclusive opportunity to feel like a part of the indigenous...

Honduras: Tourism Exploration Project

Honduras is the second-largest country in Central America. It attracts tourists with its natural beauty and diversity of wildlife. There are many places to see and activities to do, but it would be better to distinguish a few. An exciting place for tourists to visit is the city – Copan,...

Paris Vacation Packages & Travel Deals

I can call myself happy, as my greatest dream come true. When I was 10, I first saw the movie “Amelie” and in a blink of an eye fell in love with this city. This golden dream had been chasing me since then, and finally, at the age of 17,...

Resort World Sentosa: New Service Design for Singapore Tourism Industry

Executive Summary Resort World Sentosa is one of the two recently introduced integrated resorts in Singapore, by which the country tries to gain competitive advantages in the tourism and gaming industries. Currently, Singapore stays behind Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia in the tourism industry, and to catch up with the major...

Entrepreneurship in the Hotel Industry

Introduction In my business endeavor, I have decided to venture into the hotel industry and set up a fast-food restaurant in the heart of the city. The reason behind choosing this kind of a venture is because the hospitality and hotel has for the past two decades become a very...

Sustainable Development of Tourism Businesses in South East Cornwall

Introduction Society has in the recent past viewed environmental sustainability with increased concern. Many leaders in the tourism industry are gradually shifting policies towards this direction. Despite the efforts to put in place environment-friendly practices in the tourism industry, concerns have been raised as to the level of adoption of...

A Compensation Program: Review

By assessing the current progress of employees’ performance in the entire organization, the management has decided to come up with a restructured compensating program as a way of trying to improve the performance for the better. It is in this line that the management has assigned the human resource director...

Hotel Industry Branding and Marketing Strategy

Eco-certification for the Hotel Industry within the United States is a vital venture for the future of eco-tourism business. Certification is a voluntary process of assessing certain standards of facilities and services, Honey & Rome (2001). As a result, many hotels have not taken the initiative to get certified. Bien...

Health and Spa Tourism: Focusing on Body Fitness

Introduction The health and spa tourism focuses on addressing the issue of body fitness and the means of keeping oneself health. This tourism industry is growing at an alarming rate in the world today. This is to keep the pace with the growing new age and revamp the traditional health...

Site Description: Atlantis Paradise Island

Introduction The resort center that Royal Brewing Company chose was Atlantis Paradise Island. It is a water park and a resort that is located in the Bahamas, United States. It was launched in 1998 by the South African hotel. Its conducive serene is characterized by impeccable features like Trump Plaza—comprising...

The European Tourism Industry

The European tourism industry has grown amazingly in the first few years and it continues to do well even today. One of the tourism companies which has stood the test of time and has continued to improve on its operations day in day out is the TUI. A brief overview...

Aqua by Grandstand: Mobile by Nature

The hospitality industry is very volatile. The market competition is very stiff. To succeed, a company must develop guiding objectives in order to capture and retain customers. Aqua by Grandstand was conceived and developed with specific objectives by its owners. They wanted to transform it into a modern club-lounge by...

Yellowstone National Park: Trip Experiences

The most breathtaking experience I have ever had is associated with the Yellowstone National Park. Last year, my father took my family to Yellowstone, as we wanted to explore its beauties and mysteries. This trip made me realize that the park is full of unspeakable views, unique nature, and fearless...

Best Beach Destinations: A Comparison of Cape May, NJ Beach Resort and Del Mar, CA

Introduction Let’s go on vacation! Do you like beach vacations? My grandparents and parents were vacationed in Cape May as children and adults. My mother’s parents traveled from Philadelphia every summer and my father’s parents traveled from Washington DC every summer for vacations. They stayed in my great-grandparent’s summer homes....

Oceania Islands as an Tourist Attraction

Introduction Tourist attraction plays a major role in the Gross Domestic Product of any country and is majorly taken into consideration by the policy makers of the country. A lot of investment is put into this and part of the investment involves setting aside areas that will specifically be used...

Crowne Plaza Parramatta: Hospitality Industry

Introduction The Hospitality Industry is a widely exploited industry and is made up of a large number of players. All these players are in competition for the same customers meaning that to succeed; players in this industry have to come up with marketing strategies that will ensure they have a...

A Business Case for Development of an Olympic Stadium

Introduction Edinburgh Olympic stadium can be a very suitable place for hosting Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and prove to be very valuable on the national level. Edinburgh Olympic Stadium will host a range of events including Football, Baseball, Swimming, Atheletics etc. It will encompass space capacity of one hundred...

US Hospitality Industry: Managing Hospitality Workforce

Introduction The current trend in the global marketplace has led to the increase in capital mobility, people as well as an exchange of managerial information and ideas among the hospitality industry. In return, it has resulted to change in the employment trend in the United States. With improvements in technological...

Dubai`s Tourism Achievements and Their Effect on the Excelling Dubai Economy

Introduction Dubai is one of the seven countries that form the famous united Arabs emirates. Located along the southern coast of the great Persians gulf, Dubai is one of the most popular cities of the United Arabs emirates; its uniqueness and distinction are embedded right from the name with the...

Hospitality Revenue Management in Sydney Hotels

Many things are consideration when making certain decisions, but the most important is in relation with improving the hotels revenue and maximization of profits. However, it is achievable if the organization carefully plans certain things. One of the ways to do this is by use of budgets and performance reports....

Hospitality Environmental Management Plan

Introduction There are numerous requirements when it comes to the construction of hotels or hospitality buildings. There are various construction standards set by the international organization for standardization (ISO) that are to be considered. The main aim of these requirements is to ensure that hotels are constructed in standards that...

Global Recession and Its Effect on Dubai Tourism

Introduction Certain global issues always have direct and indirect impact on peoples and individuals even if the idea may seem remote and hardly connected. I will try to consider through my own perspective based on data gathered how the current global recession affects the tourism industry of Dubai. Prior to...

Report on Norwich Guest House Sector

Introduction Background to the study The hospitality industry plays a significant role in the economic growth of Norwich UK. The guesthouse sector is one of the sectors which have greatly contributed to the country’s economic growth. This is due to the fact that the sector forms a significant proportion of...

Concept, History and Classification of Black Tourism

Introduction and methodology Tourism mostly involves traveling to an environment that is outside and distinct from one’s common habitation and for various reasons and aims. These range between leisure, recreation and to engage in commercial activities. From the humble beginnings of the early 1800s where only the wealth could afford...

Outdoor Journey: The Tourist Route in New Zealand

Introduction To begin with, there is a strong necessity to mention that tourism in New Zealand is one of the largest income sources. Originally, it is often regarded as the Green Adventure Playground, as the tourism industry of this country offers numerous opportunities for leisure, recreation, and various activities. The...

Cadogan Hotel Among Luxury Hotels in London

Introduction Hotel is an essential part of people’s lives in the time of traveling and business trips, where people need some rest and relax after the hard and depressive working days. London is one of the world’s business and tourism centers and people all over the world come there with...

The World Travel and Tourism Council

Introduction The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum of business leaders covering the field of travel and tourism which has undertaken to work with various governments. The objective of the organization is to raise awareness of the importance of travel and tourism which generates a significantly large...

Travel Ban in Cuba Can Hurt Jamaica’s Tourism Industry

President Barack Obama’s administration is pushing for policy change regarding the travel ban to Cuba. There is a long history of animosity between these two countries. But at the same time, the proximity of Cuba to the U.S. mainland encouraged many to flee the oppressive government of Fidel Castro and...

Managing Diversity: Marriott Leads Lodging Industry

The article “Marriott Leads Lodging Industry” describes the achievements of the international hotel operator in diversity management. This year, Marriott International, Inc. was ranked number 11 among the “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”. The company executive underlines that inclusive culture gives great opportunities for the company and allows it to...

Needed Improvements and Changes in the Travel Industry

Introduction Travel is not just an activity. It is a comprehensive experience. When the dimensions of leisure and recreation connect with the concept of travel it assumes the form of tourism. Humankind’s desire to break away from monotony, explore the unexplored, discover the undiscovered with elements of curiosity, relaxation and...

Films and Tourism: Antecedent Relationship

The focal point of this paper is to present a critical analysis of the relation between films and tourism. For this purpose, the aspect of the enhanced tourism industry in China would be taken into account in the parameters of two successful movies in the US based on China. Georgette...

Health Violations Report: Violations and Preventive Measures

Diamond Catering, 3185 S. Highland Drive, received 17 demerits Sept. 4. Violations included cleaner stored next to rice maker. GRADE: B The violation is a Chemical Hazard. The chemical hazard is indirect and could manifest problems due to the cleaning compounds of the cleaner, including sanitizers and other harmful substances...

Beijing 2008 Olympics: Hospitality Management

Introduction Tom (1989) argues that, planet Earth is full of natural and beautiful sites worth visiting and some of them are absolutely stunning, however, in spite this fact not every place is worth visiting. This is because not every country has gone through the cycle of better and sustainable hospitality...

InterContinental Grand Stanford’s Marketing in Hong Kong

InterContinental Grand Stanford, Hong Kong is the leading hotel in the city of Hong Kong having the association with the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG). Located in the downtown along Tsim Sha Tsui East waterfront and easily connected by all modes of transport from all the leading cities in the world....

The Potential Problems by Adopting Diversity in Tourism

Introduction Presently a destination provides greatest untapped branding opportunities (Morgan, Pritchard, & Pride, 2004). The World trade organization has endorsed this view and has suggested that the 21st century will view the emergence of tourism destinations as fashion accessories. The main potent of destination branding is to tap the “emotional...

In-Flight Catering: Earning Customer Satisfaction

Background The hospitality industry, in general, is one of the most competitive ones. Globalization and liberalization of the economy have further brought this industry into a sharp focus. With more low-cost airlines coming into the field, benchmarking has become an integral part of the corporate strategy. Airlines companies are now...

Tourist Satisfaction in Switzerland

Abstract This paper aims to propose a study on the level of tourist satisfaction in Switzerland. To introduce the topic, the introduction presents the theoretical background of tourism satisfaction, focusing on the key assumptions that underlie this sector. The literature review discusses the findings of the recent academic literature, mainly...

Tourism for Developing Low-Income Countries

Tourism can become a lever that pulls the growth of country’s economy-stimulating revenues by foreign exchange, and forming new positions for employment. Tourism sector makes up around five percent of the global GDP, being a very lucrative area (Aynalem, Birhanu & Tesefay 2016). This paper is dedicated to research on...

Heritage Visitor Attractions in Malta

In the first part, this chapter undertakes a literature review on the Heritage Visitor Attractions (HVAs) in Malta. In this part, a review is done on the attractiveness of Malta as far as tourism and heritage are concerned. The second part of the chapter deals with the question of online...

Miami Beaches: A Vibrant Scene of Neon Lights and Palm Trees

Introduction My perception of Miami is not unique. Perhaps it can even be considered reductive in comparison to how vibrant are the parts of the city that I do not describe. However, I would like to say that despite its lack of originality, I hold strong feelings about the scene...

Hotel Guest Retention Analysis

Subject: Apology Thank you for contacting us about the problem which has been caused because of our carelessness at once. We are sorry about the situation which has appeared with your dress. It must have been depressing to find a spoiled dress right before the Gala. We understand that you...

Sustainable Development in the Hospitality Industry

Introduction The Green Movement The concept of going green is based on the process of altering approaches towards the consumption and utilization of resources to ensure a more environmentally friendly method of using and consuming resources (Boss, 2010). The basis behind this is the assumption that since the Earth is...

Parus Hotel’s Marketing Analysis and Management

The Parus Hotel is a mid-tier hotel located within the tourist town of Popovka, Ukraine. It is located near the Black sea with easy access to beaches and various water sports-based activities. It is also situated 15 minutes away from the location of the Kazantip music festival which draws in...

Beverage Catering in Hospitality Business

Introduction Hospitality businesses implement strategies that promote continuous sustainability across seasons for competitive advantage and growth. Sustainable business practices involve the integration of services and products to meet client’s needs under one roof and for a long period. Beverages serve the basic component in the majority of hospitality businesses, and...

The Identity of Luxury Hotels and Refined Table Arts

Introduction The hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. According to Chevalier and Mazzalovo (2012), the number of hotels in Europe has registered consistent growth over the past five decades. These European hotels are currently facing stiff competition from others in North America, Asia-Pacific, Middle...

Varadero as the Best Place to Spend a Vacation

A break away from normalcy is what people want to experience when on vacation. Modern-day circumstances, however, dictate that more often people travel in groups. This specific means that the arguments over what to do and where to go tend to sour the trip. However, a solution exists that satisfies...

Downtown Oakland: History, Economy, and Culture

Downtown Oakland During my field research trip in Downtown Oakland, California, I gained enormous knowledge about the social, political and economical features of this part of the city. Oakland, California was established in mid 19th century but its deep and rich history dates much further than its 155 years of...

The Dorchester and Bulgari Hotels: Service Quality

Introduction The luxury service industry is one of the most competitive sectors in the business world. Players in the luxury service industry, including spas, restaurants, and hotels emphasise the need for delivering services of the highest quality to bolster their competitiveness towards fulfilling clients’ demands and expectations. Businesses that provide...

Harmful Interaction Between Mankind and Wild Animals

Brief summary of the chapter In the chapter, The Edges of the Civilized World, the narrator is a disturbed journalist who is concerned by the harmful interaction between mankind and wild animals. The narrator is not amused by the supposed fun that mankind enjoys at the expense of comfort and...

Asian Hotel Industry and Digital Marketing Strategy

Introduction Industry background Emerging technologies have redefined marketing. One of the new areas of marketing that have emerged due to new technologies in digital marketing. Digital marketing is an important and ever-growing area of interest and a key component of marketing plans and business strategy in modern society where technology...

Global Issues Impacting Argentina’s Wine Industry: Farming, Tourism, and Economy

Introduction Considering the rapidly developing pace of globalization, it is important to note that plenty of industries tend to be engaged with global issues. In particular, economic tendencies, climate changes, and some other factors affect many of them. Argentina’s wine industry is also presented by such global connections as farming...

An Overview of HospitalityNet: Exploring Its Role in the Hospitality Industry

Executive Summary The primary focus of this paper was to analyze a website in the hospitality industry in terms of how it presents its message to the clients, the relevance of its message to the target audience, and how it makes visitors make repeat visits. The chosen website was Hospitality...

Hospitality and Restaurant Management: Singapore

Introduction The hospitality industry is one of the industries that is growing very fast due to the fast growth of economies that have necessitated the growth of this sector. Many investors opt to invest in this industry because it is widely known that, such businesses have considerable profits. Hospitality is...

Internet for Travel Agencies and Tourism Websites

Introduction As mobile technologies provide more and more opportunities for travel, the need for travel agencies reduces. Such applications as Google Maps, Foursquare, Booking.com, Airbnb, Tripadvisor, and hundreds of others make independent traveling easier, cheaper, and more convenient for regular tourists. Despite the presence of such rivals, travel agencies have...

The Resurgence of Croatia’s Tourism Business: Trends and Future Prospects

Introduction Background Croatia is an exciting tourist destination in Europe. In the past, Lonely Planet has named the country among the top tourist destinations in the world (IBP, Inc., 2015). National Geographic Adventure Magazine has given the same ranking for the country in its 2006 report of the best holiday...

Clifton Park’s Festival Tourism: Enhancing Local Economy and Culture

Based on the work of Tinsley and Lynch (2008) which examined the connection between increased tourism, business and community relations within various towns and municipalities, it was discovered that local councils (i.e. local government units) were important “drivers of growth” (Tinsley & Lynch 2008). This was based on the fact...