This chapter will provide information on what Blockchain is and why it is used. It describes the basic concepts underlying Blockchain technology, such as distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, mining, smart contracts, P2P, and the classification of existing Blockchain systems. Next, it explores Blockchain …

Abstract: Entering a building is a ‘moment of truth’ and may invoke feelings of hospitableness. Physical environments and staff behaviour deliver ‘clues’ that may result in the experience of hos- pitality. The focus in a reception area may be on mitigation of risks, or on a hospitable atmosphere, with …

This paper explores the impact of the physical and social dimensions of the work environment on  satisfaction and perceived productivity of knowledge workers in Dutch universities of applied sciences. The approach took the form of a literature review, multiple case study of six research centres using …

Ziekenhuizen streven in toenemende mate naar een beleving van gastvrijheid bij hun patienten. Gastvrijheid wordt traditioneel geassocieerd met horeca en toerisme. Wat maakt dat iemand een zorgomgeving, zoals een ziekenhuis, als gastvrij ervaart?

Given that it is essential for hotels to understand how guests experience hospitality, hotel managers need more concrete and tangible insights into this issue to improve their service. Quantitative research on experience of the physical environment and employee contact has shown that the comfort of hotel …

Nederland heeft de ambitie om tot de top 5 van duurzame kenniseconomieën in de wereld te behoren. Door de aanhoudende economische malaise zijn er geen middelen om uitgebreid te investeren in kennisontwikkeling. Er moet dus met bestaande middelen meer resultaat behaald worden. Onderzoek van Saxion …

Organisations are more and more aware of the need to really understand the motives, needs and desires of their guests in order to be hospitable. Offering food in a physical environment is a service which influences how people feel. The two (pilot) studies presented in this paper resulted in a first step …

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