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Paradigm lost: the rise and fall of McDonaldization (1995)
Journal Article
Taylor, S., & Lyon, P. (1995). Paradigm lost: the rise and fall of McDonaldization. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 7(2/3), 64-68. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596119510080024

The application of McDonald′s product/production principles to other restaurant chains, and totally different social enterprises has been the subject of recent criticism. This “McDonaldization” is said to betoken a world of increased rationalization... Read More about Paradigm lost: the rise and fall of McDonaldization.

Demand for Training by Bed and Breakfast Operators (1994)
Journal Article
Lynch, P. A. (1994). Demand for Training by Bed and Breakfast Operators. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 6(4), 25-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596119410060892

Assesses the implications for tourism organizations, with responsibility for training, of promoting world‐class standards in the delivery of the UK tourism product. Analyses the implications through a detailed assessment of the demand for training b... Read More about Demand for Training by Bed and Breakfast Operators.

A critical assessment of mountaineering tourism on Lenin Peak, Kyrgyzstan: Current issues and potential solutions
Report
Komissarov, V., & Taylor, S. (2019). A critical assessment of mountaineering tourism on Lenin Peak, Kyrgyzstan: Current issues and potential solutions. Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Culture, Communication and Tourism

This report was produced for the Ministry of Culture, Communication and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic. It provides an assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of tourism located on and around the 7,134 metres Lenin Peak on the Kyrgyzsta... Read More about A critical assessment of mountaineering tourism on Lenin Peak, Kyrgyzstan: Current issues and potential solutions.

External Evaluation Report - FameLab Academy, at Cheltenham Festivals
Report
Kerr, G. External Evaluation Report - FameLab Academy, at Cheltenham Festivals. Cheltenham Festivals

Dr Gary Kerr was commissioned by Cheltenham Festivals to undertake an evaluation report for FameLab Academy. The report involved mixed method approaches (surveys and interviews) with stakeholders involved in the FameLab Academy programme (teachers, t... Read More about External Evaluation Report - FameLab Academy, at Cheltenham Festivals.

FameLab, cultural relations and 'going virtual' at the time of a pandemic
Preprint / Working Paper
Kerr, G. FameLab, cultural relations and 'going virtual' at the time of a pandemic. London

EDITOR'S NOTES
This contribution by Gary Kerr, taking the example of one of the British Council’s flagship partnership programmes – FameLab – covers the notion and nature of science diplomacy as cultural relations, situating the programme at the he... Read More about FameLab, cultural relations and 'going virtual' at the time of a pandemic.