Browsing 11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC) 2015 by Issue Date
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An exploration of food tourism and destination experience along the Wild Atlantic Way
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015-06)Food is an essential part of Ireland’s tourist experience and is a major draw for inbound tourists; food is sustenance, however it can also appeal to visitors looking for authentic experiences. Food experiences can help ... -
Cluster development in rural tourism areas of South Kerry – Reflections on the process
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015-06)According to Melisidou et al (2013) clusters are considered as being efficient management and marketing tools for tourist destinations and as a local strategy for combating regional disparities and social inequality. A ... -
Tracking student progress through hospitality management education: a linguistic analysis.
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015-06)Language is one of the primary methods of human communication and nowhere is this more relevant than in the hospitality and tourism industries. Successful interpersonal and communication skills are essential to the ... -
Literary Tourism and Yeats' Legacy - What can we learn from Shakespeare's birthplace?
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015-06)This year 2015 celebrates the birth of the distinguished poet and Nobel Laureate William Butler Yeats. For visitors interested in Yeats and his contemporaries as well as modern day writers and poets, literary tourism offers ... -
Local and artisan food: A case for supermarket space?
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015-06)The aim of this research study is to explore how the Irish consumer relates to local and artisan food products, and, in particular, to investigate whether Irish consumers would consider the supermarket environment as a ... -
Tourism in a heritage town in the South East of Ireland: Current offering, gaps & opportunities.
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015-06)Located in Co. Cork, on the south coast of Ireland, Youghal is a remarkable town with treasures to rival any town on the world stage, a place where historical and medieval characteristics are second to none. The town of ... -
A contextual review of the provision of campus-based licensed trade facilities in a modern context: A case study on the feasibility of opening a student bar at Cork Institute of Technology
(2015-06)This study was undertaken during the summer of 2014 at the request of the Students Union in response to an application to them with the view to the opening of a bar on campus at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). The study ...