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‘Reinventing’ the Beach? Lessons from a Local Development Plan in the French Riviera
The Political Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract Coastal squeeze is now so tangible both globally and locally that the focus of scientific debate has expanded from the erosion of beaches to the risk of their disappearance. In this context, it is crucial to explore local development plans that aim to preserve the long‐term existence of a beach.
Isabelle Bruno, Grégory Salle
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SAGE OpenAs an emerging industry, the development of the yacht industry requires the support of relevant policies. This study constructs an analytical framework including three dimensions of policy purpose, policy instrument, and policy subject, and uses content ...
Yunhao Yao +4 more
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A Qualitative Analysis of Human Resources Practices in Yacht Harbors and Marinas in Türkiye
SDÜ Vizyoner Dergisi, 2023 The study aims to analyze Human Resources Management (HRM) practices, especially Human Resources (HR) planning methods and to develop suggestions for yacht harbors and marinas in Türkiye. The study population comprises 41 yacht harbors and marinas on the
Tamer Kılıç, Emre Yavuzel
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The Political Economy of Tourism: Introduction to the Special Collection
The Political Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract Tourism is one of the fastest‐growing internationally traded service industries. The articles in this special collection examine the circumstances under which it can act as a driver of sustainable, equitably shared growth. The introduction argues that tourism offers a promising path to regional development—not only in southern Europe and the ...
Kira Gartzou‐Katsouyanni
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Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2023 This study presents experimental and finite element investigations on the ultimate strength of the funnel structure of a large passenger ship subjected to wind pressure.
Lei Ao +5 more
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The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The 2000s have witnessed a significant, worldwide boom in new art museums founded by private, wealthy collectors. While the arts have long been a key arena for the remaking of elite distinction and the reproduction of inequalities, this surge in private museums has sparked much controversy.
Sara de Andrade Silva +2 more
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SAGE OpenIn spite of COVID-19 struck tourism industry, the trend of yachting tourism is steadily increasing and provides a way for the tourism industry to resume after the epidemic.
Hui-Chiao Wang, Taih-Cherng Lirn
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Acoustic Measurements and Simulations on Yachts: An Evaluation of Airborne Sound Insulation
Journal of Marine Science and EngineeringThe perceived acoustic comfort on board modern yachts has recently been the subject of specific attention by the most important classification societies, which have issued new guidelines and regulations for the evaluation of noise and vibrations.
Michele Rocca +6 more
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Assessment of Marinas in the Mediterranean and the Position of Turkey
Promet (Zagreb), 2006 The most important organizations for developing and advertisingthe yacht tourism in a country are the marinas.Yachting tourism, being a part of maritime sector tends to playa part in the tourist activities and provides important resourcesfor the general ...
Evrim Pinar Genc, Nil Guler
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Twenty‐First Century Butlers and the New Spirit of Service
The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT More than 50 years ago, Lewis Coser argued that the “servant” had become obsolete, claiming that such a “premodern” occupation could not function within modernity without religious legitimations. However, with parts of the contemporary service sector exhibiting the very characteristics that Coser viewed as “premodern”—especially within ...
Bryan Boyle
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