Room Rentals Research Articles

Knowledge-based computer systems for tasks in hospitality management or related areas: accommodation (lodging, alimentation) and leisure

Expert systems are being applied to the performance of tasks in a variety of domains. Some existing systems or prototypes interest hospitality management or related areas. To illustrate both applications that are already available, and perspective applications, a set of expert systems is introduced, developed under the direction of the author, in the domain of recreational activities and of alimentation. Three systems are then discussed, developed by different authors, and are applied to the domains of real estate, room rental and hospitality management.

The Economics of a Hotel Room Tax

In many tourist areas special taxes are placed on hotel room rentals. Such a tax has numerous proponents in Hawaii, where the tax is viewed as a potentially significant source of revenue. This study examines both the impact of a hotel room tax on visitor behavior and the potential revenue which could be generated from such a tax.