82 research outputs found
Standard Resort Hospitality Elements: A Performance and Impact Analysis
No full textWhen customers decide which resort to visit for vacation or leisure needs, their choice is primarily purpose or activity driven. This fact has dictated a research program focusing primarily on understanding these principal attributes. How- ever, recent research has shown that secondary elements standard across resort typologies can also serve an important role in a guests’ experience. In order to build upon our understanding of these complementary resort features, this study utilizes a modified importance performance analysis methodology. By taking into consideration attribute sali- ence, loyalty determinance internal and relative performance, traditional importance-performance results are seg- mented and accompanied by specific recommendations. Results provide a breakdown of 18 standard resort hospitality elements (SRHE) into 16 categories of the modified IPA and how resort managers can redirect attention to attributes that are performing below expected levels or reposition better than expected performing attributes. Discussion focuses on further understanding the results of the study with potential applications in future research
Early egg traits in Cancer setosus (Decapoda, Brachyura): effects of temperature and female size
No full textPrevious study on Cancer setosus (Molina, 1782) had shown that latitudinal changes in temperature control the number of annual egg masses. This study focused on the effects of pre-oviposition temperature and female size on egg-traits in C. setosus from Northern (Antofagasta 23ºS) and Central-Southern (Puerto Montt 41ºS) Chile. Blastula eggs produced in nature ranged in dry mass (DM) from 9.1 to 15.1 µg, in carbon (C) from 4.8 to 8.4 µg, in nitrogen (N) from 1.0 to 1.6 µg, in C:N ratio between 4.7 and 5.4, and in volume (V) between 152 and 276 mm3 x 10-4 per female. Blastula eggs from females caught early in the reproductive season in Puerto Montt (09/2006) were significantly higher in DM, C, N, and V than those of females caught two months later (11/2006), reflecting a seasonal increase in water temperature. In Puerto Montt “early” and “late” season blastula eggs were about 32% and 20% higher in DM, C, N, and V as eggs from Antofagasta, respectively. Subsequent egg masses produced in captivity in Puerto Montt followed this pattern of smaller eggs with lower DM, C, and N content at higher pre-oviposition temperatures. In Antofagasta no significant difference in DM, C, N and V between eggs produced in nature and subsequent eggs produced in captivity was found and all egg traits were significantly positively affected by maternal size. Reproductive plasticity in C. setosus helps explaining the species wide latitudinal distribution range
LGBTQIA+ Needs in Temporary Living Communities
No full textTemporary Living Communities (TLCs) are one of the biggest providers of housing for LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, plus additional identities not listed in this acronym) folk, with LGBTQIA+ youth being the most likely demographic to identify as homeless. For brevity and clarity, this paper will refer to the LGBTQIA+ population by the word “queer” (although this term may appear offensive to some, many queer individuals have reclaimed this term as a way to take power away from their oppressors by making the meaning positive instead of negative. I will be using the positive version of this term as well in my paper). Previous studies have estimated between 11 and 40 percent of all homeless youth identify as queer (Ventimiglia, 2012; Cochran, Stewart, & Ginzler, 2002). However, this number is hard to define due to the lack of a nationwide study (Whitbeck, Chen, Hoyt, Tyler, & Johnson, 2004) and because many disadvantaged queer youth do not disclose their identities because of the stigma of identifying as queer and possibly not wanting to risk being outed to their peers (Berberet, 2006). I want to investigate this topic deeper by examining how TLCs in the United States affect queer youth and if they adequately support their transition to being functional members in their communities.University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Program
Understanding Resort Marketing Practices
No full textEffective marketing plays an integral role in the success of hospitality and tourism businesses. While research has examined many aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry, the marketing of destination resorts has been largely ignored. This study addresses this gap by reporting the insights obtained from interviews conducted with North American resort marketing executives to assess their views on current resort marketing trends and practices. Based on a content analysis of this interview data, 18 topics were identified and organized into five categories: channels, relationships, targeting, technology and function. This paper provides a discussion of each topic, overviews implications of this inquiry for future research and practice, and highlights the increasing importance of technology in resort marketing endeavors
A collection of empirical relations for use in ecological modelling
No full textThis study summarizes previously published and updated empirical relations for the estimation of production/biomass ratios in benthic invertebrates; of natural mortality in benthic invertebrates and finfish; and of respiration from production and vice versa in animal populations. AMS-EXCEL spreadsheet containing these equations is available from the author via Email. They are also included in the Ecopath with Ecosim software
The Internet as Idea:For a Transcendental Philosophy of Technology
No full textThis article attempts to render the Internet an object of philosophical consideration. It does so by referring to Kant’s transcendental approach. The argument is that Kant’s “transcendental idealism” is one example of an approach focused on conditions that much contemporary philosophy of technology misunderstands or ignores. Diverse contemporary thinkers are engaged, including Verbeek, Brey, Stiegler, Clark and Chalmers, Feenberg, and Fuchs. The article considers how these thinkers stand in relation to tendencies towards determinism, subjectivism and excessive forms of optimism and pessimism in relation to the Internet. In terms of Kant’s transcendental idealism, I argue that contemporary philosophy of technology does not go far enough in considering the Internet as a “regulative idea.” In terms of broader transcendental approaches, I argue that openness to the transcendental calls into question presuppositions regarding what constitutes an “empirical” object of enquiry, opening philosophy of technology to important new areas of research
Destination resort operational techniques, marketing trends, and consumer characteristics
No full textThe purpose of this dissertation is to explore three autonomous but interrelated areas of the destination resort industry. The initial study provided insight into the scholarly support available to industry professionals by conducting a comprehensive meta-analysis of destination resort literature. The second study\u27s purpose was to explore operational and marketing techniques used in a sample of large properties located in the Upper Midwest of the United States (Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin). The third study sampled 3,000 previous resort guests to examine which resort attributes are most important in the selection of a resort. For each of these studies, theoretical and practical considerations, along with future research needs, are addressed. The first study examined current destination resort research via meta-analysis. Using this methodology provided nine functional classifications for existent literature including: employees/human resources, financial/asset management, bionetwork, government/legalities, physical structure/development, industry analysis/synopsis, consumers, adjacent community/region, and operations/management. In the second study, current operational techniques and marketing trends in resorts located in the Upper Midwest were examined. From this qualitatively based study, 21 areas of operational interest and 19 areas of marketing interest emerged. Overall these resorts are very homogenous with the family/team concept driving operations and technology having significant impacts on marketing. The third study then examined consumers perceptions on which factors are most important in selecting a resort. From this study three underlying factors of resort selection were found including passive, active and business. In addition, situational and sociodemographic variables influence the importance placed on these three factors
Academic publishing support curriculum: content outline and perceptions of program acceptance
No full textPlan BThe purpose of this study was to take a closer look at the current road block that graduate students have when looking to publish their completed research. By obtaining thoughts and opinions from key members of the University of Wisconsin-Stout academic community, this research looked to uncover the basis of a curriculum offering that would assist graduate students publish. The research also looked into uncovering thoughts and opinions of graduate faculty and students towards the proposed curriculum solution along with their direct input into the construction of the outline. By distributing surveys in the spring of 2003 to the graduate faculty and students the researcher was able to uncover that both groups saw promise in an offering such as the Publishing Support Curriculum. Both groups of respondents thought an electronic/traditional instruction combination would work best for this type of offering and student interest would only decrease if they were charged additional fees that they are required to pay. Besides graduate students being direct beneficiaries of this type of offering, respondents believed there to be other indirect benefits at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Due in part to the understanding brought about by the research, an outline of the proposed curriculum offering has been generated. Information pertaining to funding of the curriculum development and perpetuation is debated, the far reaching effects of this project along with curriculum development suggestions and recommendations for further research are also discussed. Keywords: Acedemic publishing, curriculum, University of Wisconsin-Stout, graduate student
A Taxonomy for Resorts
No full text Resort classification methods have so far struggled in creating mutually exclusive categories that are based on a solid definition of resort. This article proposes a resort classification system that allows industry comparisons across typologies and geographic limitations. Through multiple interviews with more than sixty resort professionals, this study develops a definition stating minimum qualifications for a resort and proposes a classification system based on range and scope of amenities. Emphasizing resorts’ leisure orientation, while taking into consideration the growth of conventions and business meetings, the definition sets minimum qualifications that include size, variety of amenities, food and beverage outlets, and specific lodging qualifications. The definition and classification differentiates resorts from resort-like properties. The taxonomy of four categories includes rules that address specific issues surrounding resort classification. </jats:p
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