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German Gemar is a professor of economics and business administration at the University of Malaga, Spain, in the Department of Economics and Business Administration. He has a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Malaga. His research has focused on strategic management, corporate profitability, business, firm survival, tourism, hotels, hospitality, the environment, corporate social responsibility, marketing and cultural distance. He also has managed hotels for 15 years and worked as the general manager of the Malaga Provincial Council, with responsibilities covering the areas of, among others, tourism, environment protection, sustainability, waste management and management of wastewater treatment plants. He also worked as manager of the company responsible for the collection and treatment of waste from 91 municipalities in the province of Malaga.
This study’s objective was to understand how chief executive officers’ (CEOs) gender affects hotel businesses’ survival. Female managers’ influence has already been examined in other sectors, but researchers have not studied women CEOs’ role in hotel management and survival. A sample of 2615 Spanish hotel companies was examined during the period 2005–2018 for how their survival was affected by the variables of financial aspects, years of experience and the principal hotel executive’s gender. An econometrics-based survival analysis was conducted using a single complementary log-log model and panel data. The results indicate that some financial variables, such as sales, working capital to total assets ratio and each company’s experience, influence hotel businesses’ survival. The main finding was that women CEOs increase hotels’ survival rate. This CEO gender study is a novelty in the literature on hotel survival.
María Escribano-Navas; German Gemar. Gender and Bankruptcy: A Hotel Survival Econometric Analysis. Sustainability 2021, 13, 6782 .
AMA StyleMaría Escribano-Navas, German Gemar. Gender and Bankruptcy: A Hotel Survival Econometric Analysis. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (12):6782.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaría Escribano-Navas; German Gemar. 2021. "Gender and Bankruptcy: A Hotel Survival Econometric Analysis." Sustainability 13, no. 12: 6782.
Improving the eco-efficiency of municipalities in the provision of municipal solid waste (MSW) services is fundamental in the context of a circular economy. This study evaluates the eco-efficiency of a sample of Spanish municipalities, integrating the total cost as input, recyclable waste as desirable output, and unsorted waste as undesirable output. Following a pioneering approach, the weighted Russell directional distance model (a non-radial data envelopment analysis model) was employed, which allowed us to obtain a global inefficiency score and individual inefficiency scores for each variable integrated in the model. In the second stage of analysis, the potential factors affecting the previously computed inefficiency scores were investigated. The results indicated that one third of the municipalities evaluated were eco-efficient in the provision of MSW services with the total cost being the variable in which the municipalities exhibited the best performance. Moreover, the size of the municipalities, population served, population density, tourism, and availability of containers for separative collection of paper, glass, and plastic significantly affect the eco-efficiency of the municipalities. The findings of this study provide detailed information to support decision-making for the policy makers to improve the eco-efficiency of the municipalities in managing MSW.
Laura Delgado-Antequera; Germán Gémar; María Molinos-Senante; Trinidad Gómez; Rafael Caballero; Ramón Sala-Garrido. Eco-efficiency assessment of municipal solid waste services: Influence of exogenous variables. Waste Management 2021, 130, 136 -146.
AMA StyleLaura Delgado-Antequera, Germán Gémar, María Molinos-Senante, Trinidad Gómez, Rafael Caballero, Ramón Sala-Garrido. Eco-efficiency assessment of municipal solid waste services: Influence of exogenous variables. Waste Management. 2021; 130 ():136-146.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLaura Delgado-Antequera; Germán Gémar; María Molinos-Senante; Trinidad Gómez; Rafael Caballero; Ramón Sala-Garrido. 2021. "Eco-efficiency assessment of municipal solid waste services: Influence of exogenous variables." Waste Management 130, no. : 136-146.
The authors’ line of research is within the existing methodological debate around the concepts of quality of services, destinations, and quality measurements methods. The authors consider that the most appropriate way to measure quality is to develop instruments according to the destination and context in question, defining the quality of the tourist destination for practical purposes based on the satisfaction experienced by the tourist or the SERVPERF model, weighted and used to measure the quality of sun and beach tourist destinations. The authors of this work propose the knowledge of spa tourism, its quality and its level of satisfaction as a research gap and consider it as a starting point to validate a questionnaire that would allow the measurement and comparison of parameters with other segments already studied and that can also serve as a measuring instrument for tourist segments with similar characteristics, not as well known in the international literature as inland, ecological or nature tourism. Good internal reliability results were obtained in all items and in all dimensions. The factor analysis distributed the weights of the variables in the theoretical model, and construct validity was obtained with an association between the global evaluation by dimension and the general significance. The score of the main questionnaire was statistically significant.
Rosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. Validation of a Satisfaction Questionnaire on Spa Tourism. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4507 .
AMA StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar, German Gemar, Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. Validation of a Satisfaction Questionnaire on Spa Tourism. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (9):4507.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. 2021. "Validation of a Satisfaction Questionnaire on Spa Tourism." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 9: 4507.
This study sought to obtain conglomerates of spa-goers in Andalusia, Spain, based on a survey of 10 spas’ users. The data from 725 valid survey questionnaires were analysed using a quantitative approach. The results show that 44.6% of users are between 65 and 88 years old and more than 60% are women. Approximately 50% of the respondents are retired, and 60% report a monthly income of less than 1000 euros. Three clusters were identified in the segmentation analysis: users with lower, partial and higher satisfaction. Over half (58%) of the respondents belong to the higher satisfaction segment. Thermal tourism evidently has a strong potential for attracting other tourist segments. Andalusia has thermal springs that attract many tourists, which are located in places of great natural beauty and are part of inland towns’ economic development. The findings confirm the need to improve the existing understanding of spa-user typologies. The benefits derived from health tourism can be analyzed from the concept of value proposition for the company, the user, the community and its environment. To generate income, spa companies must meet the expectations of stakeholders and this begins with an organization that constantly learns and innovates to satisfy users. The managers of the spas lead these projects, introducing important changes in their offer, from traditional medical aspects to facilities and therapies based on relaxation and sustainable natural tourism, promoting their organizations with sustained objectives over time capable of satisfying all stakeholders, creating value capable of attracting and satisfying the different segments of spa tourists, as this study shows.
Rosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. A Typology of Spa-Goers in Southern Spain. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3724 .
AMA StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar, German Gemar, Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. A Typology of Spa-Goers in Southern Spain. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (7):3724.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. 2021. "A Typology of Spa-Goers in Southern Spain." Sustainability 13, no. 7: 3724.
Health tourism is booming all over the world, and thermal spa tourism in Spain is a type of tourism aimed at integrating with nature, achieving sustainable development. In general, its facilities are located in areas specially protected by environmental legislation. This tourism sector attracts an increasingly wide market segment that has become more demanding and better informed and that more frequently uses the Internet to gather information. Tourists’ shopping and consumption habits are increasingly influenced by new information and communication technologies (ICTs), making these a topic of interest among academics and professionals. Website development has been shown to be an area of innovation for spa facilities, but evidence has also been found that this sector has experienced difficulty in adopting ICTs. This research sought to analyse spa websites’ usability by conducting an exploratory investigation of different websites’ contents. The results reveal that the use of new web technologies by spas is underdeveloped, although these facilities have achieved good positions in Internet search engines due to the synergistic effect of the official tourism websites. That is why most of them tell their story, detail their nature and the protection of their spaces. In this way, spas turn their websites into communication channels that convey to tourists their commitment to the environment and sustainable development.
Rosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. Usability Analysis of Andalusian Spas’ Websites. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2307 .
AMA StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar, German Gemar, Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. Usability Analysis of Andalusian Spas’ Websites. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (4):2307.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. 2021. "Usability Analysis of Andalusian Spas’ Websites." Sustainability 13, no. 4: 2307.
Water is the common thread and attraction factor of the tourism facilities called “spas”, which are part of health and beauty services. Spa use is currently experiencing a boom that reflects changes in populations, such as an increase in economic wellbeing and a desire to reunite with nature. This research’s objectives were to understand spa tourism’s structural and operational dimensions and to assess this sector’s current situation by using the Delphi method with a panel of 22 experts. The results show that these experts believe that, in Andalusia, spas energize the area as a tourism destination through their natural resources and conservation of key elements. However, spa development policies are scarce, including a lack of autonomous community laws regarding these facilities.
Rosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. Challenges of Spa Tourism in Andalusia: Experts’ Proposed Solutions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1829 .
AMA StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar, German Gemar, Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. Challenges of Spa Tourism in Andalusia: Experts’ Proposed Solutions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (4):1829.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. 2021. "Challenges of Spa Tourism in Andalusia: Experts’ Proposed Solutions." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4: 1829.
Most spas are surrounded by beautiful natural environments, so these facilities contribute to sustainable economic development and their guests are national and local tourists with a high average stay. This study has the objective of analyzing the factors associated with the level of satisfaction and the profile of spa tourists in Andalusia, southern Spain. The methodology used was a quantitative study based on a stratified cross-sectional survey. Each stratum was a spa, with a population of 53,231 users per year, whose final sample included 725 users. The results found were that the profile of Andalusian spa tourists is predominantly female, over 56 years old, and retired with average incomes below one thousand euros. The level of satisfaction of its users is above the average in the factors of accommodation, restaurants, spa, and public roads and natural environment and most of these clients would recommend it to others [92.4%] and express the intention to return [63.6%] which indicates that Andalusian spas show a very high level of customer loyalty. The study has the limitation of being cross-sectional quantitative research carried out in Andalusia that could be complemented in future research with a qualitative study with experts. The research presents contributions for companies since they could develop strategies to attract users with younger profiles with activities, prices, or spaces that are more appropriate to their needs and seek the conditions to increase the satisfaction of these segments. The study is original since this research is a quantitative study that shows the real profile of the Andalusian spa tourist and their high level of satisfaction with the spa and their loyalty. The surveys were conducted at each spa by a face-to-face researcher with a response rate of 98%.
Rosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. Factors Associated with Spa Tourists’ Satisfaction. Mathematics 2021, 9, 332 .
AMA StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar, German Gemar, Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. Factors Associated with Spa Tourists’ Satisfaction. Mathematics. 2021; 9 (4):332.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Anaya-Aguilar; German Gemar; Carmen Anaya-Aguilar. 2021. "Factors Associated with Spa Tourists’ Satisfaction." Mathematics 9, no. 4: 332.
This study sought to analyze the effect of the climate of tourists’ region of origin on their length of stay in a specific inland destination as climate of origin has been ignored in previous analyses. The present study collected data from 674 valid surveys of visitors in the selected destination and applied a zero-truncated negative binomial regression model and a Poisson-inverse Gaussian regression model. The results for this destination suggest that climate of origin affects tourists’ length of stay. This finding was obtained via the Poisson-inverse Gaussian regression model because of its greater tolerance to long tail distributions. Similarities and differences were found regarding results for other destinations found in the literature. The present findings further include the non-significant effect of reasons for traveling and tourists’ satisfaction and the significant influence of tourists’ mode of transport, income, and age on length of stay. Cheaper lodging categories also have an important impact on visitors who prefer extended stays.
Ismael P. Soler; German Gemar; Marisol B. Correia. The climate index-length of stay nexus. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 2020, 28, 1272 -1289.
AMA StyleIsmael P. Soler, German Gemar, Marisol B. Correia. The climate index-length of stay nexus. Journal of Sustainable Tourism. 2020; 28 (9):1272-1289.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsmael P. Soler; German Gemar; Marisol B. Correia. 2020. "The climate index-length of stay nexus." Journal of Sustainable Tourism 28, no. 9: 1272-1289.
This study sought to develop a model that can predict banks’ profitability and help the corporate governing bodies of financial institutions to define strategies that address possible adverse scenarios. The partial least squares approach to structural equation model (SEM) was used to process data on the 100 largest banks in the world by volume of assets, between 2011 and 2015, as well as macroeconomic variables of the countries in which the banks were headquartered. A model able to predict the banks’ profitability was created using the latent variables of capital adequacy, operations, asset quality, size, and profile of the countries in which the banks were based. The model also relied on indicators of these concepts, namely, 30 accounting, financial, and economic ratios. The results have important practical implications since they enable banks’ corporate governing bodies to make decisions on issues such as size, location, or solvency and facilitate predictions of banks’ profitability. In addition, the approach applied (i.e., SEM analysis) contributes to improving the methodology used in studies of the banking sector as a result of the information that the proposed model provides.
Pablo Gemar; German Gemar; Vanesa Guzman-Parra. Modeling the Sustainability of Bank Profitability Using Partial Least Squares. Sustainability 2019, 11, 4950 .
AMA StylePablo Gemar, German Gemar, Vanesa Guzman-Parra. Modeling the Sustainability of Bank Profitability Using Partial Least Squares. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (18):4950.
Chicago/Turabian StylePablo Gemar; German Gemar; Vanesa Guzman-Parra. 2019. "Modeling the Sustainability of Bank Profitability Using Partial Least Squares." Sustainability 11, no. 18: 4950.
Pedro Jiménez-Fernández; España Universidad De Málaga; Alberto Jiménez-Madrid; German Gemár; España Proamb Integrada. Effects of climate change on hydrological planning: Proposal actions in the Guadalhorce River Basin. Tecnología y ciencias del agua 2019, 10, 226 -240.
AMA StylePedro Jiménez-Fernández, España Universidad De Málaga, Alberto Jiménez-Madrid, German Gemár, España Proamb Integrada. Effects of climate change on hydrological planning: Proposal actions in the Guadalhorce River Basin. Tecnología y ciencias del agua. 2019; 10 (5):226-240.
Chicago/Turabian StylePedro Jiménez-Fernández; España Universidad De Málaga; Alberto Jiménez-Madrid; German Gemár; España Proamb Integrada. 2019. "Effects of climate change on hydrological planning: Proposal actions in the Guadalhorce River Basin." Tecnología y ciencias del agua 10, no. 5: 226-240.
The objective of this paper is to analyse the formation of overall customer satisfaction in a tourist resource by applying two similar techniques with different approaches. The importance performance analysis (IPA) is widely used thanks to its simplicity and its ease of interpretation, and the asymmetric impact-performance analysis (AIPA) is derived from the IPA, and attempts to capture the asymmetric nature of attributes in the final contribution to customer satisfaction. A survey was conducted between June and December 2017, resulting in a total of 171 valid returns. IPA and AIPA analyses were undertaken, and suggest that Caminito managers give little priority to the generation of tourist information and the satisfaction with the urban environment. Instead, they should concentrate on improving signposting. The IPA found assessment of the environmental environment to be an overexploited factor, but the AIPA suggested that it could still contribute shaping customer satisfaction. In the same way, the AIPA found environmental cleanliness and cleaning the Caminito to be fundamental factors in the high general satisfaction of users. The systematic use of these tools allows us to identify the factors that add or reduce value to a tourist resource, helping to improve the quality and sustainability of the resource, and ultimately improving the destination's competitiveness and its global success. These tools can also help to create a strategy of communication and brand differentiation for a destination.
Ismael P. Soler; University of Malaga; German Gemar. Factors that affect the perception of a tourist resource’s value: the case of the Caminito del Rey. Tourism & Management Studies 2019, 15, 7 -16.
AMA StyleIsmael P. Soler, University of Malaga, German Gemar. Factors that affect the perception of a tourist resource’s value: the case of the Caminito del Rey. Tourism & Management Studies. 2019; 15 (3):7-16.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsmael P. Soler; University of Malaga; German Gemar. 2019. "Factors that affect the perception of a tourist resource’s value: the case of the Caminito del Rey." Tourism & Management Studies 15, no. 3: 7-16.
It is essential to assess the productivity of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to improve their economic and technical performance over time. In doing so, reliable indexes should be used to avoid biased conclusions leading to unsuccessful policy and managerial measures. Ratio-based indexes are typically employed, but are infeasible when any of the variables are equal or close to zero. To overcome this limitation, this paper presents the innovative approach of applying and comparing two difference-based productivity indicators, Luenberger (LPI) and Luenberger-Hicks-Moorsteen (LHMPI), to evaluate how productivity changes in a sample of WWTPs. Because the LHMPI is an additively complete indicator, the contribution of operational costs (inputs) and pollutant removal efficiency (outputs) to changes in productivity was quantified. The results showed that, on average, LPI and LHMPI estimations were not statistically different, except for at WWTP level. Moreover, for most facilities, there was a trade-off between operational costs and pollutants removed from the wastewater. The results demonstrate that WWTP managers and regulators should focus on the indexes or indicators used to evaluate the performance of facilities to avoid making biased conclusions.
María Molinos-Senante; Trinidad Gómez; Germán Gémar; Rafael Caballero; Ramón Sala-Garrido; Manuel Mocholí-Arce. Measuring the wastewater treatment plants productivity change: Comparison of the Luenberger and Luenberger-Hicks-Moorsteen Productivity Indicators. Journal of Cleaner Production 2019, 229, 75 -83.
AMA StyleMaría Molinos-Senante, Trinidad Gómez, Germán Gémar, Rafael Caballero, Ramón Sala-Garrido, Manuel Mocholí-Arce. Measuring the wastewater treatment plants productivity change: Comparison of the Luenberger and Luenberger-Hicks-Moorsteen Productivity Indicators. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2019; 229 ():75-83.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaría Molinos-Senante; Trinidad Gómez; Germán Gémar; Rafael Caballero; Ramón Sala-Garrido; Manuel Mocholí-Arce. 2019. "Measuring the wastewater treatment plants productivity change: Comparison of the Luenberger and Luenberger-Hicks-Moorsteen Productivity Indicators." Journal of Cleaner Production 229, no. : 75-83.
In the tourist sector, visiting tourists’ intention has been the subject of numerous investigations for decades. However, the determining factors of the choice of tourist destination have not been clearly defined. The culture of the country of origin has been recognised as a key element in discerning the varied behaviours that people display. In this study, the capacity of the cultural distance between the considered countries of origin and Spain, according to the model proposed by Hofstede, is evaluated to influence the intention of visiting Spain in the next years, measured as a function of the theory of planned behaviour. The results obtained allow identification of the relevant issues affecting potential tourists’ intention of visiting. Analysis of the validity and reliability of the data used yields satisfactory solutions that enable the establishment of conclusions about behavioural intentions that are very different depending on the cultural distance level of the tourist. The ability of the Hofstede model to explain the intention to visit Spain is, therefore confirmed.
German Gemar; University of Malaga; Ismael P. Soler; Henar Villar. Analysis of the influence of cultural distance on the intention to visit Spain as a tourist destination. Tourism & Management Studies 2019, 15, 21 -31.
AMA StyleGerman Gemar, University of Malaga, Ismael P. Soler, Henar Villar. Analysis of the influence of cultural distance on the intention to visit Spain as a tourist destination. Tourism & Management Studies. 2019; 15 (2):21-31.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGerman Gemar; University of Malaga; Ismael P. Soler; Henar Villar. 2019. "Analysis of the influence of cultural distance on the intention to visit Spain as a tourist destination." Tourism & Management Studies 15, no. 2: 21-31.
Purpose This study aims to examine variables influencing resort hotels’ survival in Spain, which had not previously been analysed. In this country, determining whether the reasons resort hotels close are different from other hotels could be imperative to resort hotels’ survival. Design/methodology/approach The survival analysis used Cox’s semi-parametric proportional hazards regression to determine which variables influence hotel closure and how much each variable increases risk of closure. Findings Resort hotel closure depends on hotel size, location, executive management and the business cycle. Survival is not affected by hotel type or financial structure. Research limitations/implications While this methodology is common in business survival analyses, it has seldom been applied to hotels and has never been used to study the survival of resort hotels. Practical implications Companies need to rethink the location of new hotels. For already-built facilities, good management practices are strategically important for resort hotels’ survival. Originality/value This paper explores the reasons why resort hotels survive. The study’s selection of variables and methodology and its conclusions are unique.
German Gemar; Ismael P. Soler; Vanesa F. Guzman-Parra. Predicting bankruptcy in resort hotels: a survival analysis. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 2019, 31, 1546 -1566.
AMA StyleGerman Gemar, Ismael P. Soler, Vanesa F. Guzman-Parra. Predicting bankruptcy in resort hotels: a survival analysis. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. 2019; 31 (4):1546-1566.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGerman Gemar; Ismael P. Soler; Vanesa F. Guzman-Parra. 2019. "Predicting bankruptcy in resort hotels: a survival analysis." International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 31, no. 4: 1546-1566.
German Gemar; Ismael P. Soler; Laura Melendez. Analysis of the intent to purchase travel on the web. Tourism & Management Studies 2019, 15, 23 -33.
AMA StyleGerman Gemar, Ismael P. Soler, Laura Melendez. Analysis of the intent to purchase travel on the web. Tourism & Management Studies. 2019; 15 (1):23-33.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGerman Gemar; Ismael P. Soler; Laura Melendez. 2019. "Analysis of the intent to purchase travel on the web." Tourism & Management Studies 15, no. 1: 23-33.
The hotel sector in the historic center of Havana reveals deficiencies in customer satisfaction regarding human resource. This research is aimed at analyzing the results of the implementation of a continuous improvement of human resource management that allows the enhancement of services quality, assuming the Cuban norm. The main results show that 55% of the items identified with the application of the SERVQUAL model show quality deficit associated with processes of human resource management, such as work competences and work organization. The main dysfunctions identified were unproductive times due to organizational and technical issues and labor fluctuation. Subsequently, hidden costs due to deficiencies were calculated, which amount to a value of 13 249,89 MU/year. To monitor these problems, objectives and indicators are proposed through the Integral Command Table, as well as a plan of corrective and preventive actions.
Germán Gemar; Ana M. Negrón-González; Carlos J. Lozano-Piedrahita; Vanesa F. Guzmán-Parra; Norberto Rosado. Procedure for the continuous improvement of human resource management. Ingeniería e Investigación 2019, 39, 1 .
AMA StyleGermán Gemar, Ana M. Negrón-González, Carlos J. Lozano-Piedrahita, Vanesa F. Guzmán-Parra, Norberto Rosado. Procedure for the continuous improvement of human resource management. Ingeniería e Investigación. 2019; 39 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGermán Gemar; Ana M. Negrón-González; Carlos J. Lozano-Piedrahita; Vanesa F. Guzmán-Parra; Norberto Rosado. 2019. "Procedure for the continuous improvement of human resource management." Ingeniería e Investigación 39, no. 1: 1.
This study sought to assess customers' willingness to pay for a wide variety of characteristics and attributes of hotels in Portugal's Algarve region. After collecting nearly all the information available on TripAdvisor for hotels in this region, a hedonic pricing model was developed using a database of 9992 cases. The results suggest that – after standardisation – the most important variable shaping Algarve hotel room rates is the previous day's prices. When associated with a family-friendly hotel, star category and services have a greater value than beaches or golf courses do. Customers also appreciate some types of hotels, such as boutique, quaint or trendy hotels, but view others negatively, such as family-friendly or business hotels. Only the specific location of Falesia Beach adds value, although the Algarve is a desirable destination overall. Both destination and hotel managers can use the proposed method to analyse data for their region on customers' propensity to pay.
Ismael P. Soler; German Gemar; Marisol B. Correia; Francisco Serra. Algarve hotel price determinants: A hedonic pricing model. Tourism Management 2018, 70, 311 -321.
AMA StyleIsmael P. Soler, German Gemar, Marisol B. Correia, Francisco Serra. Algarve hotel price determinants: A hedonic pricing model. Tourism Management. 2018; 70 ():311-321.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsmael P. Soler; German Gemar; Marisol B. Correia; Francisco Serra. 2018. "Algarve hotel price determinants: A hedonic pricing model." Tourism Management 70, no. : 311-321.
Ismael P. Soler; German Gemar. Hedonic price models with geographically weighted regression: An application to hospitality. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management 2018, 9, 126 -137.
AMA StyleIsmael P. Soler, German Gemar. Hedonic price models with geographically weighted regression: An application to hospitality. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management. 2018; 9 ():126-137.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsmael P. Soler; German Gemar. 2018. "Hedonic price models with geographically weighted regression: An application to hospitality." Journal of Destination Marketing & Management 9, no. : 126-137.
Eco-efficiency assessment is a useful tool for improving the sustainability of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). However, it is a complex task that requires the integration of several performance indicators into a single index. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is established as a highly effective methodology for achieving this as it permits the integration of the service value, resource consumption and environmental impact variables as the desirable outputs, inputs and undesirable outputs, respectively. However, traditional DEA models omit uncertainties in the data that are likely to result in biased conclusions. This study pioneers the assessment of the eco-efficiency of WWTPs while accounting for the data uncertainty and integrating the greenhouse gas emissions as an undesirable output. The DEA-tolerance model was applied to compute the eco-efficiency scores for 729 scenarios for each facility tested for identifying the best- and worst-case scenarios. The WWTPs were also ranked based on their eco-efficiency scores. The results demonstrated the importance of integrating data uncertainty in eco-efficiency assessments; the performances of the WWTPs change notably based on the evaluated set of scenarios. The proposed methodological approach provides a reliable and robust framework for supporting decision-making processes.
Trinidad Gómez; Germán Gémar; María Molinos-Senante; Ramón Sala-Garrido; Rafael Caballero. Measuring the eco-efficiency of wastewater treatment plants under data uncertainty. Journal of Environmental Management 2018, 226, 484 -492.
AMA StyleTrinidad Gómez, Germán Gémar, María Molinos-Senante, Ramón Sala-Garrido, Rafael Caballero. Measuring the eco-efficiency of wastewater treatment plants under data uncertainty. Journal of Environmental Management. 2018; 226 ():484-492.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTrinidad Gómez; Germán Gémar; María Molinos-Senante; Ramón Sala-Garrido; Rafael Caballero. 2018. "Measuring the eco-efficiency of wastewater treatment plants under data uncertainty." Journal of Environmental Management 226, no. : 484-492.
The impact of destinations’ attributes on hotel rates in different locations has been insufficiently compared the existing literature. This study sought to apply the hedonic pricing method to measure and compare how room prices are affected by factors that are both external and inherent to hotel companies. After collecting nearly all the data regarding hotel features that consumers can use to make choices about accommodations on the TripAdvisor website, different models were developed for each city and season. The results suggest that hotels in Barcelona are more dependent on external conditions than hotels in Madrid are. In addition, hotels in both cities are more affected by external conditions during the high season. This paper discusses these and other results, as well as their implications.
Ismael P. Soler; German Gemar; Vanesa F. Guzman-Parra. A comparison of destinations’ impacts on hotel rates. International Journal of Hospitality Management 2018, 77, 226 -237.
AMA StyleIsmael P. Soler, German Gemar, Vanesa F. Guzman-Parra. A comparison of destinations’ impacts on hotel rates. International Journal of Hospitality Management. 2018; 77 ():226-237.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsmael P. Soler; German Gemar; Vanesa F. Guzman-Parra. 2018. "A comparison of destinations’ impacts on hotel rates." International Journal of Hospitality Management 77, no. : 226-237.