Purpose–This discussion paper aims to provide an introduction to revised ways of
understanding and approaching the study of hospitality. Design/methodology/approach–In …

Over recent decades hospitality research has made considerable advancements and
contributions to knowledge creation. However, a review of associated literature reveals that …

'In Search of Hospitality'is a unique contribution to the study of hospitality, exploring the
practice of hospitality across disciplines, and adopting an international perspective where …

Hospitality is one of the oldest professions and is regarded as a powerful economic activity
that touches many aspects of human life. On the other hand, hospitality is a relatively new …

Purpose The purpose of this conceptual paper is to provide a critical reflection on the role of
hospitality in society. Specifically, this research criticizes contemporary conceptualizations of …

This paper examines the 'current-state-of-the-art'of hospitality research. It is argued that
hospitality research has yet to reach a state of maturity and that no clear articulation exists as …

Explores the issues lying at the very heart of the endeavour academic researchers and
industrial practitioners working in the hospitality field are engaged in; the essence of what is …

Purpose–The emergent paradigm of hospitality studies does not have a coherent
philosophical foundation. In seeking to identify a philosophy of hospitality this paper …

This was the editorial for the first issue of Hospitality & Society, published in 2011. It has
been reprinted to help contextualize the reflections in this 10-year anniversary issue, which …

In a volume such as this, devoted as it is to describing a field in state-of-the-art terms, it
would be advantageous to pronounce that debates about the meaning and nature of …