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Restaurants’ social enterprise business model: Three case studies (2017)
Journal Article
Dickerson, C., & Hassanien, A. (2017). Restaurants’ social enterprise business model: Three case studies. Journal of quality assurance in hospitality & tourism JQAHT, 19(2), 192-216. https://doi.org/10.1080/1528008X.2017.1363009

This research explores the application of the Social Enterprise business model within the context of the hospitality industry. In order to achieve this goal, a qualitative primary research was conducted through three case studies. The research sugges... Read More about Restaurants’ social enterprise business model: Three case studies.

Facilities Management and Development for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (2013)
Book
Hassanien, A., & Dale, C. (Eds.). (2013). Facilities Management and Development for Tourism, Hospitality and Events. UK: CAB International Publishing

Facilities planning for tourism, hospitality and events (THE) is an important subject from both theoretical and applied perspectives, as land, property and resources represent major components of the foundation of the industry. As future managers, it... Read More about Facilities Management and Development for Tourism, Hospitality and Events.

Product innovation in events venues: directions, process and evaluation (2012)
Journal Article
Hassanien, A., & Dale, C. (2012). Product innovation in events venues: directions, process and evaluation. Journal of Facilities Management, 10(4), 266-286. https://doi.org/10.1108/14725961211265738

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore events venues management's attitudes and practices toward new product development and innovation within the event industry. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is a multiple case study of di... Read More about Product innovation in events venues: directions, process and evaluation.

An investigation of hotel property renovation. (2007)
Journal Article
Hassanien, A. (2007). An investigation of hotel property renovation. Property Management, 25, 209-224. doi:10.1108/02637470710753602

The purpose of this paper is to present an empirically-based insight into the practice and perception of architects, interior designers and building contractors who make up the external parties involved in the hotel renovation process. In the pap... Read More about An investigation of hotel property renovation..

Exploring hotel renovation in large hotels: a multiple case study (2006)
Journal Article
Hassanien, A. (2006). Exploring hotel renovation in large hotels: a multiple case study. Structural survey, 24(1), 41-64. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800610654414

This paper aims to explore the extent of the use of hotel renovation as a product development tool in the hospitality industry. It aims to gain an understanding of the nature of renovation within the context of large hotels. The approach is a multip... Read More about Exploring hotel renovation in large hotels: a multiple case study.

Hotel renovation within the context of new product development. (2005)
Journal Article
Hassanien, A. (2005). Hotel renovation within the context of new product development. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration, 6(2), 63-98. https://doi.org/10.1300/J149v06n02_03

This article reports the results of empirical research into the renovation practices adopted by hotels in Egypt, and the perception of general managers in this particular sector. Analyses of questionnaire results suggest that significantly different... Read More about Hotel renovation within the context of new product development..

The application of facilities management expertise to the hotel renovation process. (2002)
Journal Article
Hassanien, A., & Losekoot, E. (2002). The application of facilities management expertise to the hotel renovation process. Facilities, 20(7/8), 230-238. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632770210435143

This paper considers the renovation of hotels in the context of facilities management. It evaluates a study carried out in Egypt into the attitudes of hotel general managers about the importance attached to hotel renovation and refurbishment. The fin... Read More about The application of facilities management expertise to the hotel renovation process..