This dissertation consists of three studies of the applications of financial hedging in the hospitality and tourism industry. In the first study presented in chapter 2, the author proposes a novel approach to mitigate the cash flow volatility arising from snowfall fluctuation in ski resorts:...

The purpose of this study is to determine what factors could influence an economic agents' decision to travel or vacation in Florida. This study measures this decision by analyzing the state Division of Tourism estimates for visitors in light of changes in; national gross domestic product,...

Doctor of Philosophy