BIB.

Angela Clarke." Holistic Hotel and Resort Design - A New Paradigm in Int'l Tourism." Tuesday, 8th November 2005. February 5, 2008. http://www.4hoteliers.com/4hots_fshw.php?mwi=1005
The web site Hotel and Resort Design in tourism describes the holistic hotel movement as a new trend in the industry, and how it should be important as a staff at the hotel to have a service Philosophy that delivers service in the hotel industry can often be the key part of a hotel’s success. The web site describes holistic philosophies as respect to the individual customs and traditions of its staff, and incorporates their needs within the hotel or resort.

“The meaning of Holistic Health - Holistic Lifestyle Spa Mallorca / Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa.” February 5, 2008. http://www.wellness-spain.com/3_0_377/Wellness-Health/
This website discusses how hotels in Spain are going forth in the movement. The website tells about their philosophy is that each person has a responsibility for his/her own health and must be an active participant in his/her own healing. Patients are encouraged to be responsible for the daily care of their health through diet, exercise, lifestyle and attitudes about what constitutes wellness. We support our patients every step of the way, helping them to make appropriate choices and take responsibility for their well being.
“Hotel guests leave plenty of germs behind.” Sept. 29, 2006. February 5, 2008. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15062246/
Testing was done in a Hotel in San Francisco and guests are leaving behind more than just socks. A new study found viruses on TV remotes, light switches and even hotel pens after cold sufferers checked out. The germ testing was done before the rooms were cleaned, so it likely overstates the risks that most travelers would face. It shows the potential hazards if a hotel and resorts turnaround service and how their methods really are used to clean the rooms.

“Hotels get more eco-friendly.” Monday, September 19, 2005 February 6, 2008 http://edition.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/09/14/eco.hotels/index.html
This article I found on CNN.com talks about how much hotels cause health risks to the environment and to the health of their guests. The article discusses that it is the responsibility for eco-friendly policies and practices by the hotels themselves, with some making concerted efforts on such matters as energy efficiency, water conservation, and reducing carbon dioxide gas emissions, however hotels should look into being eco and health friendly because there is an economic incentive. Research by the International Hotels Environment Initiative found hotels that have not yet adopted environmental programs could save between 10 and 40 percent on energy bills, 25 percent on waste and 20 percent on water bills.

Peter Greenberg. “Eco-friendly travel: Hotels and the green bandwagon.” Wednesday, November 7, 2007. February 7, 2008. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21676630/
This article talks about skeptical guests suspect the towel-washing suggestions as nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt on the hotel's part not to save the environment, but to save on soap and energy and money. As for the shower heads, a simple inspection of local laws most often reveals that the hotels installed the flow restrictors because it's already part of the municipal building code in their area. But with some research the article looks at some positive things hotels are doing for the environment and health like, Honor bar with organic food and beverage options: Honor bars include organic snacks and beverages, and Replaced chlorine bleach with peroxide-based bleach in laundry department. Also n the process of switching from bottled water being made available for free in rooms at turndown to locally made carafes being placed in each room.

“EARTH-FRIENDLY PRACTICES AT HOTELS HAVE FINANCIAL BENEFITS.” Aug 2007, Vol. 48 Issue 8, p10-10, 1/6p.
BioCycle. EBSCOhost. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Library. February 7, 2008
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=12&hid=104&sid=ba35191f-b495-475a-951c-dbadf263675e%40sessionmgr104

The article reports that environmental-friendly practices at hotels have financial benefits. According to the "New York Times," because business travelers are demanding to be halthy, hotels are offering all kinds of green programs to keep them up to date with the trend. With the demand, hotels are finding that green saves money. At the annual summer convention of the National Business Travel Association, the group has included eco-friendly elements in hotel design and operations. There are also financial benefits for hotels to installing light bulbs that use less energy or bathroom fixtures that limit water flow.

Baum, Tom. “Human resources in tourism: Still waiting for change.” Dec2007, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p1383-1399, 17p
Tourism Management. EBSCOhost. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Library. February 7, 2008
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=15&hid=104&sid=ba35191f-b495-475a-951c-dbadf263675e%40sessionmgr104
This paper reviews key themes that impact on the role and management of human resources in tourism and assesses whether the past 20 years changed. The paper considers the status of work in tourism and reflects upon the impact that key environmental developments inhuman resource management tourism.
De Nardi, Monica “Tourist water safety: Surf Life Saving initiatives for the Japanese inbound market.” Jul2007, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p275-283, 9p, 3 charts, 2bw
Journal of Vacation Marketing. EBSCOhost. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Library. February 7, 2008
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=19&hid=104&sid=ba35191f-b495-475a-951c-dbadf263675e%40sessionmgr104
Australia is viewed internationally as a desirable tourist destination. At a time when many other destinations are struggling with tourist health, safety and security issues, Australia is fortunate to have a stable political and social environment with little negative impact on both the community and international visitors. Japan is a very important inbound tourism market for Australia. Queensland, especially the Gold Coast, is a leading tourist destination preferred by Japanese tourists. In recent years, however, the number of Japanese inbound tourists to Australia has declined, while the market has simultaneously been exposed to adverse travel advisories. It is therefore essential for the destination to implement positive initiatives that demonstrate a genuine interest in keeping visitors safe.
Fontanari, Martin “The Comparative Analysis of Spas" - An Instrument for the Re-Positioning of Spas in the Context of Competition in Spa- and Health Tourism.”
Tourism Review. EBSCOhost. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Library. February 7, 2008
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=24&hid=104&sid=ba35191f-b495-475a-951c-dbadf263675e%40sessionmgr104
No tourist segment is at present marked by such a massive expansion of offers like the ones of spa tourism. Today, only in Germany more than 350 medicinal baths and spas try to position themselves on the market highly demanded "self-payers" (see Deutscher Heilbäderverband 2002, p. 257-573.). Even outside the spas, the offer of health-tourism develops dynamically. The demand market for health-tourism services is very promising and has initiated a world-wide mobilization health-conscious tourists. To be actually perceived in this very growing market, suppliers - particularly medicinal baths and spas - which have a rather "traditional" image - must distinguish themselves with a clear profile. More over, capital projects or business promotions require clear decisive factors towards specialization and how to position oneself in the long-term. Last but not least it remains to be answered how medicinal baths and spas should be presented on the market at the level of tourism destinations or countries in order to differ from other spa destinations. Of course, these questions are not only a challenge for medicinal baths and spas in the German-speaking countries. Particularly in Eastern Europe where today huge amounts of money are invested into the infrastructure of health-tourism, a basis for long-term support factors as well as for decision taking factors are required to align the specific offer with the needs of selected target groups. For this complex setting of tasks the European Tourism Institute (ETI) has developed a well-aligned instrument for data-collection, data-evaluation and data-analysis which makes possible consistent decisions on product development and product positioning for the individual spas well as for marketing on the regional or state level. Therefore, the comparative analysis of spas takes into consideration the needs of the market as well as the specific design of offers and the attractiveness of locations.

Avril, Alizee B. “A holistic approach to expatriate success.” 2007, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p53-64, 12p
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. EBSCOhost. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Library. February 7, 2008
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=27&hid=4&sid=ba35191f-b495-475a-951c-dbadf263675e%40sessionmgr104.
The paper has a holistic selection, training, and organizational support approach encompassing variables such as the expatriate's family status, emotional intelligence, dietary and exercise habits, and his/her learning orientation is needed to enhance the odds of the expatriate's success. Design/methodology/approach — The argument brought forth in this article is the product of a literature review drawing upon multiple streams of current research. Findings — The holistic approach to expatriate selection, training, and organizational support detailed in this paper should be employed by multi-national hotel corporations. Practical implications — This information should benefit hoteliers since the industry is currently experiencing a high rate of failure. Originality/value — No research to date has addressed the issue of expatriate failure from this holistic viewpoint.

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