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Performance Enhancement of the Catering Information Systems in e-hotels, through ICT Interventions
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The Wildlife Tourism Market to Kenya (2002–2003)
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)An understanding of the wildlife tourism market is fundamental for the development of a competitive and sustainable tourism industry. It is imperative to product development and segmentation, especially with regard to ... -
Hospitality Industry Employer’s Expectation of Employees’ Competences in Nairobi Hotels
(Journal of Hospitality Management and Tourism, 2012-04)The purpose of the study was to determine the expectations of hospitality industry employers on employees’ competences. The sample (106) was made up of Human Resource Managers (HRMs) Head of Departments (HODs) and employees. ... -
Factors Influencing Labour Turnover in Three and Five Star - Rated Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(2012-09-24)Labour turnover continues to be a contentious issue in the hospitality industry. Employers see the process of staff leaving and being replaced as a natural and inevitable feature of the industry. Labour turnover represents ... -
The Influence of Poverty and Well Being of the Elderly People in Nyanza Province, Kenya
(2012-09-25)Kenya’s population aged 60+ is estimated to be 1.8 million, that is, 9% of the total population and is projected to increase to about 2.2 million by 2012. This raises questions as to the socio-economic situation and ... -
Assessment of Causes of Labour Turnover in Three and Five Star-Rated Hotels in Kenya
(2012-09-25)Studies done regarding labour turnover in the service industry across the world indicate that, the hospitality sector leads with many employees’ changing jobs from time to time. Subsequently, some causes of labour turnover ... -
Gaining Competitive Advantage in Hotels through the Application of Information Technology: a case of 2 - 5 star rated hotels
(Moi University, 2013)This study was a response to the present crisis in Kenyan hotels that are threatened by a dwindling international market share. It sought to establish a clear relationship between Information Technology Application as ... -
Knowledge in food hygiene and hygienic practices differ- in food handlers at a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-01)Improper food handling practices and lack of knowledge in food hygiene among food handlers have been implicated as a vehicle of transferring food pathogens causing disease outbreaks. The study adopted a descriptive survey ... -
Changing Land Use Patterns and Their Impacts on Wild Ungulates in Kimana Wetland Ecosystem, Kenya
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)In Kenya, wildlife numbers have drastically declined due to land use changes (LUCs) over the past three decades.This has affected wildlife habitats by converting them into farmlands and human settlements. This study used ... -
The Quality of Service Standards and Related Factors in Tourist Hotels in Arusha, Tanzania
(David Publishing, 2014-09)The gap in knowledge that existed between the level of service quality standard and the potential of the tourism industry in Tanzania justified the need for the researchers to conduct this study. In this study, a ... -
Planning expertise, variables influencing performance outcomes and management of wedding organization firms in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(Global Impact Factor, 2015)Best practices are essential to the survival of Kenyan firms in tourism. Though diversification into wedding organisation has attracted investment from Kenyan entrepreneurs, hardly any information has been documented on ... -
Mothers’ and Households’ Food Security Status in Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea West Sub County, Kenya
(IISTE, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate household’s food security status. The study was carried out in dry harvesting and wet planting seasons in the two locations of Mwea West Sub County, Kenya, namely, Kangai ... -
Relationship between Mothers’ Socio Demographic Characteristics and Food Security Status in Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea West Sub County, Kenya
(IISTE, 2016)The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between mothers’ socio demographic characteristics and food security status in Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea West Sub County, Kenya. The design was cross ... -
Effect of External Hotel Design Features on Customer Attraction and Retention
(International Academic Journals, 2017)Hotel design brings competitiveness, reviewing literature according to objectives focus on factors as well as processes through which design influence customer taste and choice of a hotel. The focus is on design features ... -
Moderating Effects of Demographic Variables on the Relationship between Working Conditions and Work Safety among Housekeepers of Budget Hotels
(IJAEMR, 2018)This study seeks to determine the moderating effects of hotel housekeeper demographic variables on the relationship between working conditions and safety among budget hotels in the Eastern Region of Ghana. This is carried ... -
Assessment of the Capacity of TVET and University Hospitality Schools in offering Food Safety and Hygiene Training in Kenya
(ijsrm.in, 2018)The purpose of this study was to assess the capacity of TIVET and University hospital schools in offering food safety and hygiene training in Kenya. The major areas of focus were the general availability of basic equipment, ... -
Health Hazards and the Associated Contributions to Work Safety in the Housekeeping Department of Budget Hotels
(International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research, 2018)Health hazards abound in the Budget hotels in the study area but most hoteliers act in contravention of the ILO Conventions and the Tourism Act (Act 817) which requires that employees must be made aware of the potential ... -
Working conditions and work safety of hotel housekeepers in budget hotels of Eastern region of Ghana
(International Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management, 2018)Purpose – The purpose of this research paper is to investigate the influence of working conditions on work safety of employees working in housekeeping department with focus on budget hotels located in the Eastern region ... -
Barriers to the Implementation of Food Safety and Hygiene Principles (HACCP) in TVET and University Hospitality Schools in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM), 2018)The purpose of this study was to assess the barriers to food safety and hygiene principles (HACCP) in TIVET and University hospital schools in Kenya. A total of 671 respondents participated in the study (Comprising 249 ... -
Barriers to the Implementation of Food Safety and Hygiene Principles (HACCP) in TVET and University Hospitality Schools in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM), 2018-07)The purpose of this study was to assess the barriers to food safety and hygiene principles (HACCP) in TIVET and University hospital schools in Kenya. A total of 671 respondents participated in the study (Comprising 249 ...
