Browsing MST-School of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies by Issue Date
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Factors associated with adolescent Sexual behaviour of high school girls in Vihiga District.
(Kenyatta University, 2004)The purpose of the study was to investigate the association between the adolescent's parent's socio-economic and demographic status, their personal attitudes and qualities, the print and electronic media, peers, and the ... -
The Effects of HIV/AIDS on Human Resource Operations in the Hospitality Industry. "A Case Study of the Coastal Region of Kenya"
(2007-07)There are about 39.5 million people globally living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence with just over 24 million people who are HIV positive. Kenya has approximately ... -
Factors influencing provision and consumption of African traditional foods in classified and unclassified restaurants in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-05-08)The study sought to investigate factors influencing the provision and consumption of African traditional foods in classified and unclassified restaurants in Nairobi. The specific objectives were to determine the socio-economic ... -
Assessment of domestic tourism among the residents of Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-05-08)Tourism is an instrument for promoting the economy and livelihood of the people in developing countries, Kenya included. The loss of revenue from the industry in the 1990's had to be made up by involving locals through ... -
A survey of methods used by the Kenya tourist board in marketing adventure tourism in the Mount Kenya region
(2011-05-08)This study examined the methods used by the Kenya Tourist Board in marketing adventure tourism in the Mount Kenya region. The study used descriptive survey design in which data was collected using both open and close-ended ... -
International tourists perceptions of the Kenyan ethnic cuisine: a case of five star hotels in Nairobi
(2011-08-02)In the past two decades, tourism has emerged as one of the world's major industries, exceeding many manufacturing industries and other services in terms of sales, employment and foreign earnings. Many hospitality establishments ... -
Nairobi's five star hotels corporate social responsibility programmes and their impact on society
(2011-08-09)Corporate social responsibility, otherwise known as CSR, has been defined as the continuing commitment by businesses to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their ... -
Assessment of outsourcing decision-making in star-rated hotels in Nairobi-Kenya
(2011-11-07)The emergence of outsourcing service providers in the global market and the rapid development of information technology, has brought about new dimmensions in business management. Non-core activities no longer need to be ... -
Gaining competitive advantage for Kenyan hotels through application of information and communication technology: a case study of 2-5 star rated hotels
(2011-12-01)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 and Communication Technology ... -
Hospitality Industry Employers' Expectations and Perceptions of Employees' Competences in Nairobi Hotels
(2012-01-30)The Kenya hospitality industry had evolved to be a major foreign exchange earner up to December 2007 when post election violence made it dwindle. However, as it continues to pick up again there is a need for quality service ... -
The nutritiomnal status of pre-school children and selected household factors in a Nairobi slum, Kenya
(2012-01-31)The main objective of this study was to provide information on the nutritional status of pre school children aged 12-36 months living in Kibera slums. An investigation of the factors that affect their nutritional status ... -
Factors influencing career dress selection by secondary school women teachers: a case of Nairobi province
(2012-01-31)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors influencing career dress selection by secondary school women teachers in Nairobi province. The study adopted a descriptive survey research method. The specific objectives ... -
Nutritional status among low and high academic achievers in selected primary schools in Vihiga division, Kenya
(2012-01-31)Poor school performance is a serious problem plaguing education standards in Vihiga Division. Efforts to combat it focus primarily on facilities, teacher attributes, curriculum and instructional material. A factor that has ... -
The influence of attitudinal and normative factors on the choice and satisfaction derived from selected apparel among university students: A case study of Moi University, Kenya
(2012-02-24)Consumer behaviour in the purchase of apparel products may have great influence on the outcomes obtained by the consumer. Judging the quality of clothing requires knowledge and skills during planning, purchasing and ... -
Health education in Kitooni primary school, Machakos district, with specific reference to the child-to-child approach: an ethnographic study
(2012-03-29)Health education knowledge is essential knowledge. Health education, as one of the elements of primary health care, is a method of conveying knowledge useful for the prevention of disease and the opportunity to lead a ... -
The relationship between material employment and nutritional status of children from birth to four years of age.
(2012-04-04)This was a comparative survey research. The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between maternal employment and the nutritional status of children between birth and four years of age. A comparison was ... -
An investigation of the characteristics of credit card users and non-users in Nairobi, Kenya
(2012-04-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which credit cards are in use in Kenya. It also attempted to find out the level of consumer knowledge on credit card use. The study specifically sought to address ... -
Factors affecting application of food and bevarage service techniques by public technical institution graduates in five-star hotel restaurants in Nairobi
(2012-04-12)Students who are on industrial attachment in the hotels have expressed concern over under-utilization of the skills acquired as well as being exposed to new ways of performing the tasks. They exhibit low morale after the ... -
Assessing compliance with food hygiene requirements among urban and sub-urban classified hotels in Bauchi State, Nigeria
(2012-04-12)The hospitality industry being allied with public health through the provision of food and drinks is guided by a number of food safety regulations among which is the Food Safety Act (1990) with the aim of safeguarding ... -
The effects of alcohol and drug abuse on work performance of employees in selected star rated hotels at the Kenyan Coast
(2012-04-12)Alcohol and Drug abuse at the workplace poses a great challenge to the growth and 'development of the hospitality and tourism industry in Kenya. Presently, about 200 million people or 5 per cent of the world's population ...
