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Tourism development preferences among the residents of Lake Bosomtwe Basin, Ghana

Amuquandoh, Francis E.; Dei, Laud A. (University of Cape Coast, 2007)

Controversy over the extent to develop tourism in tourist destinations remains unresolved. This paper examines the extent of tourism development residents are prepared to tolerate in the Lake Bosomtwe. A resident survey ...
The tourism experience-led length of stay hypothesis

Adongo, Charles; Badu-Baiden, Frank; Boakye, Kwaku Adutwum Ayim (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

Even given the continuing interest of both academia and industry to understand what accounts for the length of stay (LOS) of tourists, explanatory variables have mostly been limited to socio-demographic and trip characteristics ...
The roots tourism experience of diaspora Africans: a focus on the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles

Mensah, Ishmael (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

Ghana is one of the countries visited y diaspora Africans seeking to trace their roots and reconnect with their kith and kin. However, promoting roots tourism to the African diaspora is a delicate undertaking. There is a ...
The meal experience of customers of grade 3 restaurants in Sekondi-Takoradi

Fraikue, Frances Betty; Mensah, Ishmael; Amuquandoh, F.E (University of Cape Coast, 2000)

Meal experience is key to customer satisfaction and profitability of restaurants. The main objective of the study was to examine the meal experience on customers’ of grade three restaurants within Sekondi-Takoradi. It ...
Taxi service quality and satisfaction among commuters in the Accra Metropolitan area

Mensah, Ishmael; Ankomah, Paul (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

This study sought to examine customers’ perceptions of service quality as rendered by taxi drivers in Accra and the effect of their perceived service quality on customer satisfaction. Data was collected from a cross-section ...
The concept of environmental management systems

Taillon, Justin (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

The “greening” of the hospitality industry is currently a topic receiving a high amount of attention in the accommodation sector of the tourism industry due to research, in academia and industry alike, identifying “green” ...
Studying tourists’ suitability as crime targets

Boakye, Kwaku Adutwum (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

Using the suitable ‘targetship’ conditionality of the Routine activities Theory, this study sought to explore the degree to which tourist’s level of institutionalization influences their suitability or otherwise for becoming ...
Students’ perceptions of careers in Ghana’s hospitality and tourism industry

Amissah, Eunice Fay; Mensah, Abigail Opoku; Mensah, Ishmael; Gamor, Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

The study aimed to explore students’ perception of careers in the hospitality and tourism industry and their intention to pursue careers in Ghana’s hospitality and tourism industry. This study used a sample of 441 students ...
Stakeholder pressure and hotel environmental performance in Accra, Ghana

Mensah, Ishmael (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which primary and secondary stakeholders influence the environmental performance of hotels in Accra and whether size of hotel moderates stakeholder influence ...
Effects of service quality and customer satisfaction on repurchase intention in restaurants on University of Cape Coast campus

Mensah, Ishmael; Mensah, Rebecca Dei (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

This study sought to examine the effects of service quality and customer satisfaction on the repurchase intentions of customers of restaurants on University of Cape Coast Campus. The survey method was employed involving a ...
Serving indigenous dishes in hotels: An inquiry into the conative response of menu decision makers

Bondzi-Simpson, Alberta; Ayeh, Julian K. (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

Indigenous cuisines – in many developing economies – play a central role in the celebrations, cultural practices and festivals of the local people, but their presence on hotel food service menu is often insignificant. Yet, ...
Service failures in 3- to 5-Star hotels in Accra, Ghana

Mensah-Kufuor, Adelaide G.; Mensah, Ishmael; Amenumey, Edem Kwesi (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

This paper examines service failures in 3- to 5-star hotels in the Accra Metropolis in Ghana. The objectives of the research were to ascertain the categories of service failures commonly experienced by guests and assess ...
Residents’ perspectives on the environmental impacts of urban tourism in Cape Coast: implications for sustainable tourism development

Mensah, Ishmael; Gamor, Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

As a corollary to urbanization, cities and towns have become increasingly attractive to tourists, because of the concentration of museums, galleries, shopping centres, theatres, restaurants and other cultural attractions. ...
Residents’ perceptions of the 2008 Confederation of African Cup (CAN 2008) event

Amenumey, Edem K.; Amuquandoh, Francis Eric (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

This paper examines residents’ expectations of the 2008 Confederation of African Cup of Nations. Data was obtained through a questionnaire survey of 1308 residents of the host communities in January, 2008. Factor analysis ...
Residents' perceptions of the environmental impacts of tourism in the Lake Bosomtwe Basin, Ghana

Amuquandoh, Francis Eric (University of Cape Coast, 2008)

This study investigates residents’ perceptions of tourism’s physical impacts in the Lake Bosomtwe Basin in Ghana. Data were based on a resident survey conducted in the basin in January 2006. Residents perceived both positive ...
Public transport mode preferences of international tourists in Ghana: Implications for transport planning

Nutsugbodo, Ricky Yao; Amenumey, Edem Kwesi; Mensah, Collins Adjei (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

Generally, most studies on tourism in Ghana have laid emphasis on motivations and experiences of tourists, their preference for accommodation and restaurant facilities, and the quality of services rendered at these facilities ...
Psychological climate and psychological empowerment: An exploration in a luxury UK hotel group

Amenumey, Edem K.; Lockwood, Andrew (University of Cape Coast, 2008)

The purpose of this study was to identify aspects of employees ’work environment that were related to their feelings of psychological empowerment in a luxury hotel group. Data were collected through the administration of ...
Pros and cons of hosting international tourists: is it rational?

Agyeiwaah, Elizabeth; Akyeampong, Oheneba; Boakye, Kwaku Adutwum; Adu-Gyamfi, Addae Boateng (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

Homestay hosting is increasingly becoming popular in tourists destinations in different parts of the world. And it is, presently, being used as a tool or sustainable community development. Despite its seeming virtue and ...
Production of makuea poo-ung puree for usage in meal preparation

Fraikue, Frances Betty; Kumar, J. P. Prasanna; Amenumey, Edem K. (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

Makuea poo-ung is a perishable vegetable which can only be transformed to prolong the usability and also get access to it during the lean season. The processing of perishable products prevents conspicuous change in the ...
Poverty reduction through tourism: residents’ perspectives

Mensah, Emmanuel A.; Amuquandoh, Francis Eric (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

Increase in the number of people living in poverty in the world has led to an increasing search for strategies to address the situation, and tourism has been identified as one of the relevant tools for reducing poverty. ...

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