Developing a better understanding of resort management: An inquiry into industry practices

Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 79-102

  Brey, Eric T ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS   (United States)

Author keywords

Customer experiences; Family management style; Resort management practices; Two stage content analysis

Indexed keywords

EID: 78650071636     PISSN: 19368623     EISSN: 19368631     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19368623.2011.530188     Document Type: Article

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