Perceptions and attitudes towards the hospitality professions in Cyprus
Journal
Tourism Today
Date Issued
2006
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Abstract
The future of the hospitality industry depends on the quality of its people. The purpose of
this research activity was to investigate the attitudes of secondary school students towards
the hospitality professions. In addition, the study examines students’ perceptions towards the
hospitality industry of Cyprus so as to identify whether the industry’s poor reputation is shared
by young individuals ready to make their career decisions. Reflecting on the research findings,
a suggestive profile of the secondary school student most likely to pursue a career in the
hospitality industry is developed. Finally, the authors recommend specific actions that hospitality
stakeholders could initiate in order to improve the perceptions and attitudes towards the
professions of their industry.
this research activity was to investigate the attitudes of secondary school students towards
the hospitality professions. In addition, the study examines students’ perceptions towards the
hospitality industry of Cyprus so as to identify whether the industry’s poor reputation is shared
by young individuals ready to make their career decisions. Reflecting on the research findings,
a suggestive profile of the secondary school student most likely to pursue a career in the
hospitality industry is developed. Finally, the authors recommend specific actions that hospitality
stakeholders could initiate in order to improve the perceptions and attitudes towards the
professions of their industry.
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