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1. Trends in Hospitality and Tourism

Brophy, M. E., Russell, K. M., & Snyder, J. L. (2016). Key Takeaways: Hunter Hotel ConferenceHVS Global Hospitality Report, 1-3.

Fawaz, Z. R. (2015). Lifestyle Hotels: The Emergence of a New Creative ClassHVS Global Hospitality Report, 1-6.

​Poinelli, E. (2015). Experiential TravelHVS Global Hospitality Report, 1-7.

Russell, B. (2015). The Millennial Shift in Hotel BrandsHVS Global Hospitality Report, 5-7.

Smiley, K. Z. (2015). Hotels by Day: A New Opportunity for Travelers and HotelsHVS Global Hospitality Report, 1-6.

2. International Property Development/Expatriate Management

Hanioglu, M. N., & Arditi, D. (2013). Teaming/timing sequences in hotel development projects

Construction Management & Economics31(4), 369-385. 

3. Establishing and Maintaining Image

Dev, C. S. (2012). Hospitality Branding. Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press.

Eisen, D. (2013). Soft branding takes many forms for hotel companies and ownersHotel Management (21582122)228(7),

10-68.

Jeou-Shyan, H., Chung-Jen, W., Chih-Hsing, L., Sheng-Fang, C., & Chang-Yen, T. (2016). The Role of Sustainable Service

Innovation in Crafting the Vision of the Hospitality IndustrySustainability (2071-1050)8(3), 1-18. 

Terglav, K., Konečnik Ruzzier, M., & Kaše, R. (2016). Internal branding process: Exploring the role of mediators in top

management's leadership–commitment relationshipInternational Journal Of Hospitality Management541-11. 

4. Marketing

Beauchamp, M. B., & Barnes, D. C. (2015). Delighting Baby Boomers and Millennials: Factors that Matter MostJournal Of

Marketing Theory & Practice23(3), 338-350. doi:10.1080/10696679.2015.1032472

Kuan-Yu, C., Yu-Lun, H., & Chia-Chun, W. (2012). Mobile Phone Applications as Innovative Marketing Tools for Hotels.

International Journal Of Organizational Innovation5(2), 116-140.

Singala, M., Gretawl, U., & Christou, E. (2012). Social Media in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality: Theory, Practice and Cases.

Farnham, Surrey, Burlington, VT: Routledge.

5. Technology

Duran, J. (2015). Understanding Online Distribution ChannelsHVS Global Hospitality Report, 1-4.

Gulmez, M. Ajanovic, E. & Karayun, I. (2015). Cloud-based vs. Desktop-based Property Management Systems in

HotelsUSV Annals Of Economics & Public Administration15(1),160-168.

6. Sharing Economy (Airbnb, Uber, etc)

Douglass, H. (2015). The Budget Hotel Sector's Position in the Sharing EconomyHVS Global Hospitality Report, 1-6.

Fox, J. (2016). Airbnb: How the sharing economy is affecting New York City hotelsHotel Management, (1). 90.

Jennings, A. (2016). The Air Apparent?Hospitality Ireland, (100), 28-31.

7. Specialized Forms of Travel

Connell, J.. Medical Tourism. Wallingford, GB: CAB International, 2011.

Constantin, A. (2015). International Health TourismInternational Journal For Responsible Tourism4(1), 59-72.

Han, H., & Hwang, J. (2013). Multi-dimensions of the perceived benefits in a medical hotel and their roles in international

travelers’ decision-making processInternational Journal Of Hospitality Management35, 100-108.

Woo-Sik Choi, D., Shonk, D. J., & Bravo, G. (2016). Development of a Conceptual Model in International Sport Tourism:

Exploring Pre-and Post- Consumption FactorsInternational Journal Of Sport Management, Recreation &

Tourism2121-47.

8. Restraining Forces on International Hospitality Growth

Zegrea, C., & Choufany, H. M. (2016). Sailing Through Rough SeasHVS Global Hospitality Report, 1-22.

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