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- Travel Behavior: the Hidden En-gendered Dynamics.
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1 Tourism, MTA, IVS, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, H.P., IN
1 Tourism, MTA, IVS, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, H.P., IN
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International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems, Vol 6, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 37-44Abstract
Travel and tourism has become one leisure pursuit in which both genders have started enjoying unparallel freedom in terms of near equal participation. In a phenomenon earlier dominated by males, now women form an important segment primarily on account of the progressive social changes in the interest of women favoring their social interest. Though there has been a significant restructuring of social roles with times it has been difficult to completely erase the strict traditional 'doing gender' associated with males and females regardless of advancement and progress in societies. While fusion of gender roles can be seen to a significant extent in advanced societies, the strictly patriarchal, male dominated developing societies still remain tinctured with a deep essence of gender segregation. This exploratory study is aimed at investigating if 'doing gender' is manifest in travel behavior of males and females. With the aim of understanding the relationship between gender and certain dimensions of travel, the study aims to find out if the genders abide by and carry out strict traditional gender roles in the domain of travel. A further comparison of tourist of Foreign and Indian origin is made to understand if the travel behavior of either gender is characterized by segregation or fusion of gender roles which can indicate the extent to which the societal context patterns the that roles males and females play in travel.Keywords
Gender, Travel, Responsibilities
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- Walking the Walk: An Evaluation of Pedestrian Tourism on the 'Mall Road' Shimla
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1 IVS, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
1 IVS, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
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International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems, Vol 7, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 39-48Abstract
The present study revolves around exploring the pedestrian culture that exists in the city of Shimla, in north western Himalayas of India. Shimla, a popular hill tourism destination has had a long tradition of walking since colonial times and has a unique pedestrianonly- shopping-street known as the 'Mall Road', which is also a prime attraction that provides a quintessential experience to tourists. The paper investigates the pedestrian patterns, activities and opinion of tourists about this pedestrian street. The study concludes that tourists are generally pleased with their pedestrian experience on the 'Mall'. However some features of this pedestrian street can still be further enhanced. The city's popular Mall Road should be studied by tourism planners of other destinations, as an ideal example of a pedestrian street, in order to explore the possibilities of introducing pedestrianization with the aim of enhancing cityscapes, and also for slowing down today's fast paced life to the 'right speed', in the interest of enriching the quality of life of the individual and society.Keywords
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- Tourism Business: An Ethical Dimension
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1 Institute of Vocational Studies (Tourism), H.P. University, Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
1 Institute of Vocational Studies (Tourism), H.P. University, Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
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International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems, Vol 7, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 63-70Abstract
The immense growth of both manufacturing and service industries has flagged off critical issues particularly related to the adverse impacts they are bringing upon the environment and societies. The realization of negative impacts has prompted the evaluation of business ethics in the interest of sustainability and has led to the evolution of concept of corporate social responsibility of business. The discussion in this paper revolves around the various critical ethical issues that are emerging in tourism, with respect to the tourism business and tourists.Keywords
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- What Really Matters to Hotel Guests:A Study of Guest Reviews of 3 Star Hotels in Bangkok
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1 H.P. University, Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
1 H.P. University, Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
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International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems, Vol 10, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 13-21Abstract
The purpose of the study is to investigate the user-generated content of guests hotel reviews available on Trip Advisor to identify the most scrutinized and discussed dimensions of a hotel by hotel guests. The results reveal that the room, staff, hotel transport connectivity, food, and proximity to other shopping and eating outlets, are the main concerns addressed by guests either as compliments or complaints in their word-of-mouth feedback. The research concludes that in a highly competitive hotel business environment an insight into guest reviews is vital for hoteliers to lay out a road map for improving the various services on offer in an accommodation property. The findings are also suggestive of the importance for hoteliers to continuously monitor the hugely available and easily accessible electronic guest feedback/electronic word of mouth (eWOM), that in the present electronic era, travels extremely fast, far and wide, critically influencing the image and sales of a hotel.Keywords
User Generated Content, Electronic Word-Of-Mouth (eWoM), Hotel Reviews, TripAdvisor.References
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- Tourism Education in India: A Supply-Demand Gap
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Rajinder Kumar
1,
Sonia Khan
2
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1 Research Scholar, Institute of Vocational (Tourism) Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
2 Institute of Vocational (Tourism) Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
1 Research Scholar, Institute of Vocational (Tourism) Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
2 Institute of Vocational (Tourism) Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN
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International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems, Vol 14, No 2 (2021), Pagination: 116-123Abstract
In the present time, tourism education has become a highly demanded discipline as a professionally-oriented course. The aim of this work is to determine the status of tourism education in India and to find out the lacuna between tourism educations, and the essential skills/ knowledge required by tourism industry from tourism graduates. This study attempts to investigate the perception of both ‘tourism academicians’ and ‘industry professionals’ about the nature of tourism education in India and assess if they feel same or differently about the quality of tourism education being imparted in the country. The study is based on a questionnaire survey conducted on 129 academic respondents and 129 travel trade professionals. The results suggest that as per academic respondents, the tourism institutions are providing ‘moderate’ tourism education. However, the industry professionals are of an opposite view and believe that amongst tourism graduates being produced, there is a ‘considerable lack in knowledge and skills’ required by the industry. The study suggests that tourism education in India can be strengthened through integration between the tourism course curriculum and required orientation in skill enhancement as desired by the industry. Since tourism is one of the keystone in generating revenue and employment, the industry requires a good number of graduates with significant academic merit and requisite trade skills to solve tourism management problems and run the industry. The areas identified for improvement in tourism education include, introduction of specialization courses in tourism and hospitality, improving digital skills, communication skills and strengthening of linkages of academia-industry collaboration among others. The study also suggests that the creation of an Indian Tourism Service (ITS) Cadre, on the lines of Administrative Services, catalyst to enhance the quality of tourism education being provided by institutions..Keywords
Tourism Education, Essential Skills, Supply-demand GapReferences
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