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The perception of hospitality for gen X versus gen Y in Caribbean Region
 
     
     
     The perception of hospitality for gen X versus gen Y in Caribbean Region


Autor(es):
Genç, Ruhet
Turkish German University


Periódico: International Journal of Information Systems and Tourism

Fonte: International Journal of Information Systems and Tourism (IJIST); Vol. 4, Núm. 2 (2019): Noviembre/November; 85-90

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Resumo: In this manuscript, unique features of Millennial generation (Gen Y) in tourism and hospitality services will be discussed through Caribbean Millennials. The methodology will be literature review on generational differences in hospitality sector and evaluation of findings. First, the defining characteristics of Millennials will be examined compared to X generation (Gen X). Next, the focus will shift to hospitality services, and their development through the emerging needs of Millennials, such as integrated services with technology and exclusive benefits for personal requirements of tourists, rather than previous one-size-fits-all hospitality services of Fordist era. Finally, the paper will provide concluding remarks.