Research Papers/Topics in Hospitality Management

Physical Contaminants: A Silent Food Safety Risk?

Abstract Whereas biological and chemical food safety contaminants have attracted considerable research attention, little is known about physical food safety contaminants. This study will therefore explore consumer knowledge and experiences of physical food contaminants in ready-to-eat-foods sold on the streets in Ghana. A self-administered questionnaire will be used to collect data from 305 consumers and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. It is that physical contaminants were mostly present i...

Food safety in Boarding Senior High Schools In Ghana

ABSTRACT In the school catering setting, food handlers particularly those in boarding senior high schools are considered the most sensitive group responsible for all forms of contamination resulting in various forms of food-borne illnesses. The purpose of the study is to assess food safety in selected Senior High Schools in the Ho Municipality. Questionnaire and observation checklist were used to gather data on the food safety knowledge and practices of 97 food handlers recruited from boardi...

IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESTAURANT AND KITCHEN STAFF

TABLE OF CONTENTTITLE PAGEDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENTTABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONE1.1 INTRODUCTION 11.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 51.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 51.4 SCOPE & LIMITATION OF THE STUDY 61.5 DEFINITION OF TERMS 10CHAPTER TWO2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 122.1 WHAT IS A RESTAURANT? 122.2 DISTINCTION BETWEEN A RESTAURANT AND KITCHEN STAFF 142.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF A RESTAURANT IN THE SOCIETY. 16CHAPTER THREE3.0 METHOD AND PROCEDURE OF DATA COLLECTION 243.1 INTRODUCTION 243.2 SAMPLING PROCEDURES...

A TECHNICAL REPORT ON STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

ABSTARCTThe research work is basically concerned with the international procurement and its justification. The research work covers the purchasing activities of Global Soap and Detergent Industry limited Ilorin. International buying is the procurement activities which involved source and obtaining needs or requirement from a foreign country for use in another country. International trade is particularly important to consumer in all nations. Nations trade in what they produce most efficiently ...

EFFECT OF ECONOMIC DEPRESSION ON THE MARKETING OF HOTEL PRODCUTS (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED HOTELS IN ILORIN)

TABLE OF CONTENTTitle pageCertificationDedicationAcknowledgementTable of content CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION1.2 Background information1.2 Need for the study1.3 Statement of the purpose1.4 Scope of the study1.5 Limitation to the study1.6 Research hypothesis1.7 Definition of termsCHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW2.1 Economic depressions (inflation2.2 Food and beverages services2.3 Hotel Accommodation services2.4 Other associated products2.5 Hotel products2.6 Effect of economic depression (infla...

PRODUCTION OF ASSORTED SNACKS FROM COMPOSITE FLOUR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCES TO SWEET POTATO

ABSTRACTThis research was carried out to know the usefulness of our local root and tuber crops as composite flour in bakery industry.Also, to put the readers mind off on the use of imported wheat flour and allow varied menu in Nigeria diet. It is also to minimize government expenditure and eradicate difficulties in importing wheat flour. TABLE OF CONTENTTitle pageCertificationDedicationAcknowledgementAbstractTable of contentCHAPTER ONE1.1 Introduction1.2 Background information1.3 Stateme...

Utilization of Rice for Production of Snacks And Bread

ABSTRACT The primary aim of this project is to show the importance of Rice in our Country is embarked upon to examine the various ways in which Rice can be used for the production of snacks and bread in restaurant menu. Also to know the usefulness of rice and how it can be turned into fine flour to make snacks and bread.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title pagei Certificationii Dedicationiii Acknowledgementiv Abstractv Table of contentsvi CHAPTER ONE 1.0Introduction1 1.1Historical Background2 1.2State...

The Economic Importance of Hospitality Industry to the Nation

ABSTRACT The major objective of this work was to examine the economic importance of hospitality industry to the nation. A strategic random technique was used to select the respondents from the hospitality industries using interview and survey method. In conclusion, the outcome of this study reveals that hospitality industry is of great importance to the economy of the nation.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Certification Dedication Acknowledgements Abstract Table of contents Chapter One: Intr...

Enriching Nigeria Menu with the Use of Soya Beans

ABSTRACT The aim of this project is to enrich Nigerian menu with the use of soyabeans. Using semovita as control for soyabeans flour for the production of Amala, and using corn flour as control for soyabeans flour for the production of moinmoin. It is hoped that the findings would make these dishes from the above food materials known, accepted and included in the Nigerian menu in such a place like homes. Attempts were made to review relevant literatures to provide information in all areas cov...

Hospitality Industry as an Agent of Tourist Attraction and Economic Development

TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Certification  Acknowledgement  Dedication  CHAPTER ONE 1.1Introductions 1.2Needs for study 1.3Aims and objectives of the study 1.4Scope of limitations CHAPTER TWO 2.1Literature review 2.2Hotel classification 2.3Hotel for travelers 2.4Convention facilities 2.5Resort 2.6Residential hotels 2.7History of the hospitality industry 2.8History of tourism in Nigeria 2.9Tourist CHAPTER THREE 3.1The contribution of the hospitality industry to economic development 3.2Probl...

Health Hazards And Working Conditions On The Safety Of Housekeeping Staff In Budget Hotels In Eastern Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT This study explored the health hazards and working conditions of housekeepers in Budget Hotels in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It was carried out with the aim of improving occupational health and safety in the study area. Many studies globally have classified hotel housekeepers among the high risk group based on the International Labor Standards on Occupational Safety and Health. To address these concerns, the study explored the risk and hazard factors affecting the health and safet...

The Effects Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse On Work Performance Of Employees In Selected Star Rated Hotels At The Kenyan Coast

ABSTRACT Alcohol and Drug abuse at the workplace poses a great challenge to the growth and development of the hospitality and tourism industry in Kenya. Presently, about 200 million people or 5 per cent of the world‟s population aged 15 to 64 use drugs. In Kenya it is estimated that 5,835,007 of the youth population abuse drugs. This study sought to assess the effects of drug abuse on work performance of employees in selected star rated hotels at the Kenyan Coast. The objectives of this stu...

Contribution Of Cultural Festivals To Event Tourism Development In Kwara State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Kwara State in Nigeria is endowed with a rich culture, however its contribution to event tourism is not known. The purpose of the study was to determine the contribution of the cultural festival on event tourism development in Kwara state, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were: to profile cultural festival products and their effects to event tourism development, to establish the strategies adopted to create awareness on cultural festivals to develop event tourism and to evaluate ...

Hospitality Management Graduate Certification And Employability In Lokoja, Kogi State Capital City, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is the need to address the global outcry on graduate unemployment with particular focus on Nigerian employability skills that underpin certification of the hospitality graduates feared not to have been optimally matched with the industry‟s expectations and entrepreneurial opportunities available at the grass root like Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The study population (981) involved 55 employers and 283 employees in selected hospitality firms in Lokoja; ...

Youth Travel As A Potential Market Segment For Tourism Industry Among The Young Travelers In Nairobi, Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Nairobi National park in Nairobi County and focused on assessing youth travel as potential market segment for the tourism industry in Kenya. Exploratory and descriptive survey design was adopted in this study using a sample size of 140 that was selected using purposive sampling from the youth population of 1,319,131 aged between 15-30 years. The study used secondary and primary data to achieve the objectives of the study. Data was collected using semi-struc...


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