Measuring the Perceived Impacts of Tourism

The paper by Godovykh, Hacikara, Baker, Fyall, and Pizam (2023) focuses on the development of a robust research instrument designed to measure the perceived impacts of tourism on local communities. The study underscores the importance of accurately assessing tourism’s multifaceted effects, ranging from economic benefits to social and environmental consequences. The research instrument, or scale,…

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Hospitality Art Experience

In his 2024 paper, “Hospitality Art Experience Model: The Effects of Visual Art on Guests’ Attitudes and Behavior,” Dr. Maksim Godovykh investigates the impact of visual art in hospitality settings on guest perceptions and actions. The study introduces the Hospitality Art Experience Model, which explains how visual art can enhance the overall guest experience, influencing…

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Residents’ Perceptions About the Quality of the Air

Residents’ perceptions of air quality differ from actual pollution measurements and are influenced by socio-demographic, psychosocial, cultural, geographical, political, and other factors. For instance, lower levels of education are associated with a higher discrepancy between objective measures and perceptions. Women traditionally perceive the quality of air as poorer compared to men. Additionally, older people tend…

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