Research

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Will lack of internet skills prevent seniors from travelling?

By Wan, Lisa C., Associate Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management Co-Director, Centre for Hospitality and Real Estate Research,09 Jan 2025

Guess which destination is more appealing for senior tourists: charming scenery and delicious cuisine or easy access and age-friendly services? The answer depends on their surfing skills

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How robot servers tempt unhealthy diets

By Choi, Sungwoo, Assistant Professor,05 Dec 2024

Substituting humans in the service industry could backfire without adequate reasoning, a new study finds

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Debt overreliance poses crash risks for property developers

By Tsang, Desmond, Associate Professor Acting Director, School of Hotel and Tourism Management Co-Director, Centre for Hospitality and Real Estate Research,19 Sep 2024

Recent study explores the impact of overborrowing on the risk of stock prices crashing among Chinese real estate firms and how the “three red lines” can create some stability

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Love is in the air, so are your credit cards

By Wan, Lisa C., Associate Professor Acting Director, School of Hotel and Tourism Management Co-Director, Centre for Hospitality and Real Estate Research,08 Aug 2024

New study finds that romantic theme plays a critical role in stimulating tourists’ impulsive buying behaviour

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