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Exploring hotel renovation in large hotels: a multiple case study

Ahmed Hassanien (Department of Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK)

Structural Survey

ISSN: 0263-080X

Article publication date: 1 January 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to explore the extent of the use of hotel renovation as a product development tool in the hospitality industry. It aims to gain an understanding of the nature of renovation within the context of large hotels.

Design/methodology/approach

The approach is a multiple case study of five star hotels in Egypt. A sample of nine hotels was selected.

Findings

The results reveal that Egyptian five star hotels use renovation to achieve different aims and goals. Surprisingly, the cases indicate that Egyptian five star hotels still use renovation as a reactive rather than proactive property management tool. The study suggests that renovation was found to be most successful in organisations that have clearly stated renovation strategies, a good relationship between the managing and owning companies, sufficient funds, and greater customer involvement.

Research limitations/implications

While the findings may be applicable to hotels other than five star and located in other parts of the world, further research would be required to conform this.

Practical implications

The paper will be useful to hotel groups, or those advising such clients who are considering renovation of luxury hotel accommodation.

Originality/value

Results are discussed in the context of theoretical and empirical work on renovation, and product development.

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Citation

Hassanien, A. (2006), "Exploring hotel renovation in large hotels: a multiple case study", Structural Survey, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 41-64. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800610654414

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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