The perspective of Stakeholders in Developing Accommodations places and its impact on the Occupancy Rate in Beni Suef Governorate | ||
| International Journal of Tourism, Archaeology and Hospitality | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 2, July 2024, Pages 92-108 PDF (382.96 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research Articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijtah.2024.273001.1121 | ||
| Author | ||
| Ashraf Hammad Khalifa* | ||
| hotels department, faculty of tourism and hotels, Fayoum university | ||
| Abstract | ||
| In many countries around the world, the accommodation industry plays an important role in the economy, as it is a service industry that employs a large number of employees. Despite the fact that it is not a new industry, it has become increasingly important in many developing and developed countries. So, this research investigates accommodation development's impact on occupancy rate in Beni Suef Governorate to inform tourism industry enhancement strategies. So, the research examines influences on occupancy rates in a region economically reliant on tourism. The research used semi-structured interviews with Ten diverse stakeholders in Beni Suef Governorate. The interviews provided qualitative insights on service quality, obstacles to tourism growth, facility conditions, and recommendations for the accommodation sector. The findings provided qualitative perspectives on deficiencies in staff capabilities, infrastructure gaps, bureaucratic hurdles, limited marketing, and the need for investment in aging facilities. The findings also highlighting the importance of enhancing accommodation quality, overcoming obstacles, and improving facilities to increase occupancy. Specific recommendations based on the interviews included staff training, coordinated marketing efforts, addressing licensing issues, renovations, and public-private partnerships. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Beni-Suef Governorate; Developing accommodation places; Occupancy rates; Stakeholders perspective | ||
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