Purpose: This paper aims to explore the reasons why descriptive phenomenology (DP) can provide an improved understanding of hospitality, tourism and event experiences. This is achieved through two objectives: first, by revealing the complexities and philosophical depths of DP; second, by...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of employees excluded from a talent pool and to identify what career development is provided for them. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative approach was adopted, and narrative inquiry was selected as the optimum route to...

Purpose: Media and academic attention on Airbnb focuses on user experiences, implications for traditional accommodation establishments and negative sociocultural impacts. The purpose of this paper is to explore the views of Barcelona residents who have been impacted by the proliferation of...

Purpose: Solo travel for leisure and business is increasing. It is therefore timely to conduct research into the experiences of solo tourists. This paper aims to explore one aspect of the solo tourist experience that can be challenging, that of dining alone. This topic has received little...