The Impact of Architecture in the Hospitality Industry: The Decision Choice in the Case of Cyprus Island

In an increasingly competitive market, hospitality architecture design can be significant for tourism and destinations. This article addresses the role of hotel architecture in tourism destinations and the case of Cyprus Island. The tourist market is dominated by international groups and brands, which develop modern architecture and design for the hotels industry creating a new attraction based on architectural design. This paper examines the role of architecture in hospitality accommodation by considering the demand side. The survey was based on a questionnaire and applied multinomial regression models. The results show that hotel architecture impact can influence the selection of the dest…

La programmazione del turismo delle regioni e la Regione Toscana

With reference to the functions attributed to municipalities and provinces, the Tuscany Region has maintained a central role of planning and coordination of activities in the tourism sector. Local authorities and the various territorial levels of the trade associations of undertakings and workers are also formally involved in the preparation of regional planning. For this purpose, some regions have set up consultation tables to involve all public and private stakeholders in the sector. The article delves into the modalities of tourism planning, highlighting the training process and the laws of reference.

Caratteristiche, attitudini e potenzialità della micro-ricettività turistica nell’area dell’Alto Belice Corleonese

La componente relazionale nell'analisi sistemica del turismo

3rd IRT International Scientific Conference. Integrated Relational Tourism. Territories and development in the Mediterranean Area

The 3rd IRT International Scientific Conference will take place in Egypt from Saturday 24th to Monday 26th of October 2009. The Conference, promoted by the Helwan University, is organized by ARCES University College, the Research Center CRUEC and the Embassy of Italy in Egypt with the cooperation of the Palermo University. The theme of the conference regards the development and the territories of the Mediterranean in an Integrated Relational Tourism approach, while respecting the cultural and environmental sustainability. For some years the process of globalization has been creating a standardization in the consumption and the behaviour of individuals, to the detriment of local identities. …