Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate drinking patterns; attitudes towards alcohol consumption and alcohol‐related behaviours amongst differing groups of young adults. A further aim is to investigate whether the drinking behaviours of undergraduate populations can be...

Purpose – Most of the growth in casino expansion for the foreseeable future will take place in Asia. Western casino operators appreciate the immense opportunities afforded by the Asian markets, but judging by their performance abroad some have not adapted in ways necessary to survive and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the extant research around the non‐pathological gaming customer and then propose research for future study of this customer. Design/methodology/approach – Academic literature combined with the results of primary research is...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the potential of film‐induced tourism to provide sustained economic contribution to destinations. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of a literature review and identifies the economic contribution made by...

Purpose – This paper aims to present answers to the strategic question “will sustainability change the business model of the event industry”. Design/methodology/approach – The paper seeks the opinions of seven experts working in various roles within the event industry and all...

Purpose – This paper aims to analyze the recovery of the Balinese and Egyptian tourism industries after experiencing terrorist attacks, to see what can be learnt by Caribbean destinations. Design/methodology/approach – The paper applies the principles of consumer behaviour to the observed...

Purpose – The paper aims to identify the causes of the decline of French cafés and highlight some of the solutions which have been implemented to save this symbol of French identity. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses secondary French sources, mainly from the press and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a general exploratory review of perception and image in hospitality and tourism. The paper considers the nature of perception and image and how they can affect buying behaviour for hospitality and tourism products. Design/methodology/approach...