Rosen Research Review
Winter 2024 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
The eleventh issue of the Rosen Research Review, a publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features, has just been released. Read it NOW!
This Winter 2024 edition ushers in a new era of exploration and innovation, perfectly aligned with our theme: Expanding Research Frontiers to Invent & Serve Humanity’s Future. This issue continues to solidify our reputation as a hub for groundbreaking research that shapes the global hospitality and tourism industries.
The Winter 2024 issue explores critical challenges and emerging trends across a diverse range of topics. Highlights include insights into dynamic pricing strategies in theme parks, an investigation into the hidden demand driving outbound medical travel, and a deep dive into the fragile tourism-growth nexus that underscores the need for sustainable economic strategies.
This edition also brings into focus the growing value of global experiences through international internships and the fascinating role of service robots in redefining guest experiences in hotels. Additional features tackle pressing issues such as human trafficking in the U.S. event industry and the pivotal role of coastal tourism in ecosystem regeneration.
Readers can look forward to an exclusive interview with Natalia Bayona, Executive Director at UN Tourism, shedding light on tourism as a driver of social and economic change. In this issue, we also celebrate the resilience of the hospitality sector, drawing lessons from the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, while examining the intersection of food safety and public health in hospitality. Rounding out this issue are thought-provoking explorations of wine culture, a scientific perspective on wine snobbery, and a look at how research innovations are paving the way for a brighter future.
Thank you to all the readers of the Rosen Research Review. This magazine, rooted in cutting-edge research, continues to address critical subjects influencing the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders. As always, the magazine is available electronically. You may read, save, bookmark, and share the content.
Cheers,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D.
Editor, Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review magazine by clicking on the link in the magazine name and by clicking on the cover image!
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Summer 2024 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
The tenth issue of the Rosen Research Review, a publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features, has just been released. Read it NOW!
This landmark Summer 2024 edition comes at an exhilarating time as we celebrate pivotal milestones: welcoming a visionary new dean, marking our 20th anniversary as a fully recognized college, and releasing the 10th edition of the Rosen Research Review. These milestones not only commemorate our past achievements but also set the stage for future innovations and growth.
In this edition, the Rosen Research Review offers a comprehensive exploration of current trends and pressing issues within the hospitality and tourism industries. Highlights include groundbreaking approaches to pricing and enhancing customer satisfaction in recreational settings, the vital roles of diversity and data analytics in shaping modern business practices, and the profound impact of cultural festivals on local communities. Additionally, this issue delves into the dynamics of culinary tourism, the innovative use of virtual reality in travel marketing, and effective strategies for managing crisis communication in the tourism sector.
Thank you to all the readers of the Rosen Research Review. This magazine, rooted in cutting-edge research, continues to address critical subjects influencing the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders. As always, the magazine is available electronically. You may read, save, bookmark, and share the content.
Cheers,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D.
Editor, Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review magazine by clicking on the link in the magazine name and by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review Summer 2024 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
Winter 2023 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
Your holiday and travel reading is here! The ninth issue of the Rosen Research Review, a publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features has just been released. Read it NOW! We’re back with new insights in 12 new research-based articles.
This edition of the Rosen Research Review magazine discusses diverse themes such as storytelling in Chinese theme parks, the merger of healthcare and hospitality in senior living communities, the impact of ‘foodstagramming’ on the dining experience, and the use of humor in online destination marketing. Additionally, it delves into the evolution of event planning over thirty years, the challenges of staff retention in the hospitality industry, and insights from industry leaders, offering a comprehensive overview of current trends and challenges in the field.
Thank you to all the readers of the Rosen Research Review. This magazine, based on research, continues to focus on subjects that are impacting the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders. The magazine as always is available electronically. You may read, save, bookmark and share the content.
Cheers,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D. , Editor
Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review magazine by clicking on the link in the magazine name and by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review Winter 2023 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
Read the Summer 2023 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
Your holiday and travel reading is here! The eighth issue of the Rosen Research Review, a publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features has just been released. Read it NOW! We’re back with new insights in 13 new research-based articles.
The topics covered in this issue span a broad spectrum, including social servicescape and robotic service within the theme park industry, the concept of smart destinations, heritage tourism, destination loyalty, tourism development and poverty, factors influencing the golfing experience, and gender identity and stereotyping in service encounters.
The featured thought leader article of this edition centers around Bruce Zagers, the Commissioner of Tourism for Saba, a small Caribbean island. It explores the unique challenges faced by small islands, which raise fundamental questions about the practical implementation of principles like sustainability, equity, and inclusiveness.
Thank you to all the readers of the Rosen Research Review. This magazine, based on research, continues to focus on subjects that are impacting the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders. The magazine as always is available electronically. You may read, save, bookmark and share the content.
Cheers,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D. , Editor
Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review magazine by clicking on the link in the magazine name and by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review Summer 2023 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
Read the Winter 2022 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
Start your winter off with a great read! The seventh issue of the Rosen Research Review, a publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features has just been released. Read it NOW! We’re back with new insights in 10 new research-based articles.
After three years of dealing with the Covid-19 crisis, now endemic across the globe, we are approaching research with a modified vision through new discovery and innovations. This seventh issue of the Rosen Research Review magazine finds us looking at research that is focused forward.
This issue’s thought leader article focuses on Robert Valle, CIO of Mazda North American Operations. Rosen College of Hospitality Management is working with Mazda on consumer relations research for the car manufacturer, a company which Consumer Reports rates as a Best Overall Auto Brand in its annual reliability survey.
Thank you to all the readers of the Rosen Research Review. This magazine, based on research, continues to focus on subjects that are impacting the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders. The magazine as always is available electronically. You may read, save, bookmark and share the content.
Cheers,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D. , Editor
Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review magazine by clicking on the link in the magazine name and by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review Winter 2022 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
Read the Summer 2022 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
Your holiday and travel reading is here! The sixth issue of the Rosen Research Review, a publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features has just been released. Read it NOW! We’re back with new insights in 10 new research-based articles..
In this issue, there is an article on cleaning restaurants and indoor air quality, an all-important topic for an airborne virus like Covid-19. We also share an article on how rural destinations can create memorable experiences for guests and one for travelers with disabilities who need occupational therapists.
This issue’s thought leader article focuses on Gregory Elias, an entertainment management titan. Elias is the president and founder of Top Stop Music and helped establish the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management’s Entertainment Management degree program. Elias has a lot to say about the face of entertainment, festivals, music and films.
Thank you to all the readers of the Rosen Research Review. This magazine, based on research, continues to focus on subjects that are impacting the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders. The magazine as always is available electronically. You may read, save, bookmark and share the content.
Cheers,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D. , Editor
Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review magazine by clicking on the link in the magazine name and by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review Summer 2022 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
Read the Winter 2021 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
Your winter holiday reading is here! Cozy up to the fire, wrap a blanket around your shoulders, grab a warm drink and read the fifth issue of the of the Rosen Research Review, a publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features. Read it NOW! We’re back with new research, taking a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the hospitality and tourism industry and taking a look ahead. In this fifth issue, there are 10 new research articles.
This latest issue of the Rosen Research Review magazine was released on December 13, 2021, as we navigate the new horizon of hospitality, travel and tourism. We deliver data from a recent study that shows why United States hospitality workers are not returning to the industry following the pandemic. And after a busy hurricane season, we look at the impact of tropical cyclones on the economy. A highlight of the winter issue is an interview with Philippe Gas, CEO of Qiddiya, a city of entertainment and attractions rising from the desert in Saudi Arabia.
If you’re new to reading the Rosen Research Review, welcome. Our regular readers know that this is not a research journal. It’s a magazine based on research that focuses on subjects that are impacting the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders. The Winter 2021 issue of the Rosen Research Review magazine is available electronically. You may read, save, bookmark and share the content.
Read and enjoy learning about the latest research in an exciting, engaging way.
Sincerely,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D. , Editor
Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review magazine by clicking on the link in the magazine name and by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review Winter 2021 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
Read the Summer 2021 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
Your summer reading is here! The fourth issue of the Rosen Research Review, a publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features, is ready. Click HERE to read Summer 2021 issue NOW! Like so many in the hospitality industry and the world of academia, we took a step back during the COVID-19 global pandemic. We’re back now with 10 new research articles in our fourth issue of the Rosen Research Review.
Our latest issue of the magazine was released on July 8, 2021, just in time for the return to travel and the widespread opening of the hospitality industry. There are articles based on current research focusing on the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic and how it has affected the hospitality and tourism industry. There is also an insightful look at Sustainability and Hospitality: People, planet and prosperity, in an Interview with Jared Meyers, the Chairman of Legacy Vacation Resorts, a certified B corporation. B Corporations are committed to inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic systems.
This is not a research journal. It’s a magazine based on research that focuses on subjects that are impacting the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders, including guests who use the industry’s services. The Summer 2021 issue of the Rosen Research Review magazine is available electronically. You may read, save, bookmark and share the content.
Read and enjoy learning about the latest research in a fun and exciting way.
Sincerely,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D. , Editor
Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review magazine by clicking on the link in the magazine name and by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review Summer 2021 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
Read the Winter 2020 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
It’s here! The third issue of the Rosen Research Review, a bi-annual publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features. Read the Winter issue NOW!
We missed the spring 2020 issue due to the global pandemic, but we are back and better than ever when it comes to sharing research and information.
This is not a research journal. It’s a magazine based on research that focuses on subjects that are impacting the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders, including guests who use the industry’s services. Inside you’ll find articles that focus on various aspects of the hospitality and tourism research and a special article on thought leader Abraham Pizam, Ph.D. founding dean of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management who is marking the 50th anniversary of achieving his Ph.D. We continue to share information on recent topics that affect various aspects of tourism, hospitality, hotels, events, entertainment, foodservice, restaurants and more.
The Winter 2020 issue of the Rosen Research Review magazine is available electronically. You may read, save, bookmark and share the content.
Read and enjoy learning about the latest research in a fun and exciting way.
Sincerely,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D. , Editor
Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review magazine by clicking on the link in the magazine name and by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review Winter 2020 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
Read the Fall 2019 Rosen Research Review Magazine!
It’s here! The second issue of the Rosen Research Review, a bi-annual publication of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, in partnership with Research Features. This is not a research journal. It’s a magazine based on research that focuses on subjects that are impacting the hospitality and tourism industry and its stakeholders, including guests who use the industry’s services. Inside you’ll find 12 articles that focus on various aspects of hospitality, from engaging the LGBTQ community to food safety when it comes to oysters. We are sharing information on recent topics that affect various aspects of hospitality, events, entertainment, foodservice, restaurants and more.
As with the first issue, the Fall 2019 Issue of Rosen Research Review magazine is available electronically, where you may read, save, bookmark and share the content. Hard copies are also available upon request. Also great for sharing if you can part with your issue.
Thank you to our editorial staff, our faculty researchers, our industry partners and collaborators who contributed to the design of the Rosen Research Review. Their creativity, attention to detail and concern for our readers is reflected in the work on these pages.
This magazine will be published twice per year so look for it every six months. We hope to keep you up to date on the latest research in a fun and exciting way.
Sincerely,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D. , Editor
Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review fall 2019 magazine by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review fall 2019 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
Welcome to A New Research Magazine
Click on the image! What are you reading? It’s the Rosen Research Review. This is not your typical research journal but a glossy, colorful, engaging magazine, created for the hospitality and tourism industry by Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida, in partnership with Research Features. This magazine reflects the changing times in hospitality research and academia as we work in collaboration with our industry partners to address their needs and share the things we’ve learned that can help to navigate the future of how we enjoy all aspects of hospitality, events, entertainment, foodservice, restaurants and more.
Each article speaks to a different segment of the hospitality industry and introduces you to experts in the field. We produced this magazine for one reason…to share things we’ve studied that affect how you do business. The magazine is lively and with both electronic and hard copy issues, it’s easy to read, save, bookmark and share the content.
We want to thank the many people who contributed to the design of the Rosen Research Review. Their creativity, attention to detail and concern for our readers is reflected in the work on these pages. This magazine will be published twice per year so look for it every six months. We hope to keep you up to date on the latest research in a fun and exciting way.
Sincerely,
Robertico Croes, Ph.D. and Mathilda van Niekirk, Ph.D., Editors
Rosen Research Review
A publication of Rosen College of Hospitality Management
You may flip through the entire Rosen Research Review spring 2019 magazine by clicking on the cover image!
Click HERE or go to the In This Section drop down menu on this page to access the Rosen Research Review spring 2019 issue’s individual articles to read, download and print!
