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Adoption of Energy Conservation Practices and their Effects on the Performance of Kenyan Lodges and Camps
(AJP, 2023-11-01)The objective of this study was to assess energy conservation practices implemented by lodges and camps in Kenya and to determine their effect on performance of Kenyan lodges and camps. -
Allelopathic Effect of Bidens Pilosa on Seed Germination and Growth of Amaranthus Dubius
(Asian Economic and Social Society, 2018)Allelopathy is the inhibitory effect of one plant on another by releasing chemicals through leaching, root exudation and residue decomposition. Allelopathic inhibition involves the interaction of different classes of ... -
Application of revenue management practices in star-rated hotels in Kenya
(African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2021)The study aimed to find the extent of applying revenue management (RM) practices in star-rated hotels in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine RM policies and implementation, application of RM techniques, ... -
ASSESSMENT OF THE VARIOUS TYPES OF INFORMAL HOSPITALITY SERVICES OFFERED BY WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Purpose: Women have ventured into the informal hospitality sector to provide different services to improve their socio-economic well-being in the developed world and Africa. Similar results to assess informal hospitality ... -
The availability of processed fruit products and their contents of vitamins A and C in Nairobi, Kenya
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2009)In Kenya, among children of less than five years, 84% have vitamin A deficiency, 73.4% have iron deficiency, and 51% have zinc deficiency. Among women, 39% have vitamin A deficiency, while among pregnant women, 60% have ... -
Challenges of Soil Health Management by Small-Holder Farmers in Western Kenya: The Enhanced Microbial Inoculant (EMI) context in Composting
(2014)Most Kenyan peasant farmers, especially those in the project area do not use any soil fertility intervention measures, resulting in soils that are tired, with yields that cannot sustain their food and income security. One ... -
The Challenges Women Face In The Provision Of Hospitality Services In Kenya: Critical Literature Review
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2021)The main aim of this paper was to carry out a critical literature review on research that have been carried out on the Challenges Women Face in the Provision of Hospitality Services in Kenya: Critical Literature Review. ... -
Comperative Study of the Performance of Selected Local Tourism Business Operations in the Economy of Kisumu County/Kenya: A Multivariate Analysis of Variance and Discriminant
(Sinop University, 2021)Accommodation sector is important in the transmission of tourism economic impacts to destinations` economies. Though a number of studies have been done on the role of quality accommodation in enhancing competitiveness ... -
Constructing and Using a Light Trap Harvester: Rural Technology for Mass Collection of Agoro Termites (" Macrotermes subhylanus")
(Maxwell Science Publishing, 2011)Entomophagy is now a growing industry in many parts of the world especially in the developing countries. Entrepreneurs in several parts of the world are making edible insects both palatable and marketable for income ... -
Contribution of sustainability strategies to the growth and development of licensed fast-food restaurant: a case of lake region economic block, Kenya
(2023-09)The study aimed to investigate the influence of sustainable strategies on the growth and development of licensed fast-food restaurants (FFRs) in Kenya. It sought to determine the impact of economic, social, and environmental ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility in Four and Five Star Hotels in Kenya
(Research Gate, 2017)Corporate social responsibility as a major aspect of societal marketing is under explored and under reported in the hospitality industry in Kenya. This article compiles primary and secondary data on corporate social ... -
Customers’ perceptions and expectations of service quality in hotels in western tourism circuit, Kenya
(International Research Journals, 2014)Quality management is important in any establishment since it enhances organization’s performance and profitability in the long run. Subsequently, quality has been a focus of many successful establishments all over the ... -
Determinants of ICT adoption among hotels in Kenya: a multiple case study approach
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2016)Information communication technology is changing how hotels conduct their business in the global tourism market prompting a number of hotels to use ICTs to improve their business operations. The aim of this study was to ... -
Determinants of revenue management practices and their impacts on the financial performance of hotels in Kenya: a proposed theoretical framework
(SpringerOpen, 2021)This conceptual paper aims at identifying a theoretical framework for the determinants of revenue management (RM) practices and their impacts on the financial performance of hotels. To create this framework, a two-phased ... -
Determinants of Sale Response Probability and Tourism Backward Linkage with Local Micro and Small Enterprises of Kisumu County–Kenya
(Journal of Tourism Management Research, 2020)Tourism backward linkage with local enterprises in an economy enhances its economic impact. However, high income leakages experienced in Sub Sahara Africa especially in Kisumu County in Kenya indicate limited tourism ... -
Determinants of Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Kenyan Hospitality Industry
(International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality (IJRTH), 2003): Hospitality scholars and practitioners have varied interests and viewpoints that influence their respective priorities. These priorities include continuing education, professional recognition, and networking opportunities. ... -
Determinants of Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Kenyan Hospitality Industry
(International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality, 2003)hese priorities include continuing education, professional recognition, and networking opportunities. The study objective was to identify the determinants of scholars-practitioners gap in the Kenyan hospitality industry. ... -
Determination Whether There Is Any Correlation Between the Levels of Strategic Planning On Marketing, Technological and Financial Performance of Bank of Baroda Kenya East Africa
(Research gate, 2015)This study was undertaken with the primary purpose of determining whether there was any correlation between the level of strategic planning on marketing performance’ technological performance and financial performance of ... -
Developing a livelihood: conservation model for the Kakamega Forest region, Kenya using experiences from Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany
(Routledge, 2021)Active participation of local community of Kakamega Forest in conservation has rather been elusive. Conservation efforts directed at the Forest have resulted into more resource use restrictions instead of access. Furthermore, ... -
Edible Insects as New Food Frontier in the Hospitality Industry
(Frontiers, 2021)Entomophagy has led to the recognition of insects as playing a major role in improving global environmental health, food, and nutritional security. The processing methods have shown to greatly affect its acceptance and ...
