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Small tourism business networks and destination development (2001)
Journal Article
Tinsley, R., & Lynch, P. (2001). Small tourism business networks and destination development. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 20(4), 367-378. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0278-4319%2801%2900024-X

This paper is based on ongoing research into networking between small tourism businesses and its contribution to destination development. The fieldwork is being carried out in a peripheral rural location. A detailed conceptual framework comprising of... Read More about Small tourism business networks and destination development.

Unusual Venues as Conference Facilitites: Current and Future Management Issues (2001)
Journal Article
Leask, A., & Hood, G.-L. (2001). Unusual Venues as Conference Facilitites: Current and Future Management Issues. Journal of Convention & Exhibition Management, 2(4), 37-63. https://doi.org/10.1300/J143v02n04_04

Abstract The following paper investigates the use of unusual venues as conference facilities within the United Kingdom and identifies the current and future management issues. Unusual venues include such diverse properties as castles, visitor attrac... Read More about Unusual Venues as Conference Facilitites: Current and Future Management Issues.

Viking heritage tourism: Authenticity and Commodification (2001)
Journal Article
Halewood, C., & Hannam, K. (2001). Viking heritage tourism: Authenticity and Commodification. Annals of Tourism Research, 28(3), 565-580. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0160-7383%2800%2900076-1

This paper explores the key dimensions of the emerging Viking heritage tourism in Europe which consists of museums, heritage centers, theme parks, village reconstructions, and seasonal trading fairs or markets supplemented by the activities of Viking... Read More about Viking heritage tourism: Authenticity and Commodification.

Yield Management in Scottish Visitor Attractions (2001)
Book Chapter
Leask, A., Fyall, A., & Goulding, P. (2001). Yield Management in Scottish Visitor Attractions. In I. Yeoman, & A. Ingold (Eds.), Yield Management: Strategies for the Service Industries

No abstract available.

Questioning the impact of the ‘graduatization’ of the managerial labour force upon the management of human resources in the Scottish hotel industry (2000)
Journal Article
Ingram, A., Jamieson, R., Lynch, P., & Bent, R. (2000). Questioning the impact of the ‘graduatization’ of the managerial labour force upon the management of human resources in the Scottish hotel industry. International journal of consumer studies, 24(4), 212-222. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1470-6431.2000.00128.x

This paper outlines the findings of a questionnaire survey returned by 125 Scottish hotels from a sample of 500 small and middle-sized enterprises. We asked questions on the level of impact that hospitality graduates have had upon human resource mana... Read More about Questioning the impact of the ‘graduatization’ of the managerial labour force upon the management of human resources in the Scottish hotel industry.

Wine Tourism — A Thirst for Knowledge? (2000)
Journal Article
Charters, S., & Ali‐Knight, J. (2000). Wine Tourism — A Thirst for Knowledge?. International Journal of Wine Marketing, 12(3), 70-80. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb008715

Wine tourism is a growing segment of the tourism industry. Wine tourists are not a homogeneous group, but seek differing components of the overall wine tourism experience. This research evaluates their demand for an educational element in the overal... Read More about Wine Tourism — A Thirst for Knowledge?.

World Heritage Site Designation and Implications (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Leask, A., & Fyall, A. (2000, September). World Heritage Site Designation and Implications. Paper presented at Tourism 2000 Conference

No abstract available.

Unusual Venues as Conference Facilities (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Leask, A., & Hood, G. (2000, February). Unusual Venues as Conference Facilities. Paper presented at Convention/Expo VII

No abstract available.

Yield Management (1999)
Book Chapter
Yeoman, I., & Leask, A. (1999). Yield Management. In A. Leask, & I. Yeoman (Eds.), Heritage Visitor Attractions: An Operations Management Perspective. Cassell

No abstract available.

Host Attitudes towards Guests in the Homestay Sector (1999)
Journal Article
Lynch, P. A. (1999). Host Attitudes towards Guests in the Homestay Sector. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 1(2), 119-144. https://doi.org/10.1177/146735849900100203

This paper reports on an investigation into host attitudes towards guests in one segment of the homestay accommodation sector: host families. In addition to discussion of the main characteristics of hostfamilies, host attitudes to guests are examined... Read More about Host Attitudes towards Guests in the Homestay Sector.

Heritage Visitor Attractions: An Operations Management Perspective (1999)
Book
Leask, A., & Yeoman, I. (Eds.). (1999). Heritage Visitor Attractions: An Operations Management Perspective. Pearson Education

The first clearly structured textbook to examine Heritage Visitor Attractions from an operations management perspective. The book begins by defining the characteristics of HVAs and the principles of operations management and deals with the design of... Read More about Heritage Visitor Attractions: An Operations Management Perspective.

Entrepreneurship in the small hotel sector (1997)
Journal Article
Glancey, K., & Pettigrew, M. (1997). Entrepreneurship in the small hotel sector. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 9(1), 21-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596119710157540

Reports the findings from a study of entrepreneurial activity in the small hotel sector in a Scottish town, St Andrews. Applies bodies of theory on the small entrepreneurial firm, developed for other sectors of the economy, to an examination of smal... Read More about Entrepreneurship in the small hotel sector.

Commercial short holiday breaks in Scotland: an analysis of market structure, supplier strategies and performance (1997)
Thesis
Edgar, D. A. Commercial short holiday breaks in Scotland: an analysis of market structure, supplier strategies and performance. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5728

Hospitality and tourism environments are widely regarded as complex and dynamic in nature. This combined with the need for commercial organisations to improve performance places considerable emphasis on the need for approaches to understanding market... Read More about Commercial short holiday breaks in Scotland: an analysis of market structure, supplier strategies and performance.

International Reservations Systems - Their Strategic and Operational Implications for the UK Hotel Industry (1995)
Thesis
Pringle, S. M. International Reservations Systems - Their Strategic and Operational Implications for the UK Hotel Industry. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2785

Nature and scope of work:
This work presents details of the method and results of an investigation of the role and influence of international reservations systems within the UK hotel industry.

The research comprised three questionnaire surveys of... Read More about International Reservations Systems - Their Strategic and Operational Implications for the UK Hotel Industry.

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.

Edinburgh Zoo Night Trail
Report
Innes, M., & Winton, E. Edinburgh Zoo Night Trail. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Zoological Society

No abstract available.