Thermal comfort is an important factor in hostel buildings when the aim is to maximize the productivity of the students.Due to the extreme weather conditions,achieving thermal comfort in a hostel building in a hot and...Thermal comfort is an important factor in hostel buildings when the aim is to maximize the productivity of the students.Due to the extreme weather conditions,achieving thermal comfort in a hostel building in a hot and humid climate is even more difficult.Studies conducted in naturally ventilated hostel buildings in warm-humid climates involved the influence of outdoor air temperature only up to 34.4℃ and have been conducted in a specific season.In contrast,the Tiruchirappalli climate is characterized by a higher range of environmental variables.Therefore,to understand the thermal comfort conditions and usage of the environmental controls in naturally ventilated hostel buildings at the higher range of the environmental variables,a thermal comfort field study spread over one year was carried out at the National Institute of Technology,Tiruchirappalli,India,in twenty-seven hostel buildings.This study relies on field observation and thermal comfort responses from 2028 questionnaires collected from the students between September 2019 to August 2020.The analysis revealed a neutral temperature of 29.5℃ and a comfort range from 26.1℃ to 32.8℃,indicating a wide range of ther-mal adaptation than suggested by the National Building Code of India and ASHRAE standard 55.The preferred temperature was 27.8℃,indicating that students preferred a cooler environment.Acceptability with sweating conditions extended the upper limit of thermal acceptability from 31.8℃ to 32.4℃.The use of a mosquito net can increase the probability of opening a window.Results indicated that overall behavioral adjustment could extend the comfort limits.The study results would be helpful to develop guidelines and designs for naturally ventilated hostel buildings in warm and humid climates that will contribute to reducing energy demand.展开更多
This paper presents a practice-based research to achieve a deeper understanding of the spatial issues related to backpacker tourism, a booming industry in Budapest. The authors designed six backpacker hostels between ...This paper presents a practice-based research to achieve a deeper understanding of the spatial issues related to backpacker tourism, a booming industry in Budapest. The authors designed six backpacker hostels between 2013 and 2015, and of these, four are presently in operation. Hostels are the main infrastructures within the global network of backpacker tourism. Results from the design process revealed that the creation and operation of hostels are significantly influenced by three issues, namely, informality, density, and adaptability. These issues are negotiated on three interconnected tevels： the city, the building, and the interior. The authors developed an experimental structure for dormitory spaces as a conscious reaction to these issues. This experimental structure is presented and evaluated, and further paths of development are formulated based on the results.展开更多
Health tourism in thermal waters is one of the types of tourism in Albania.Attending these types of tourism,not only heals/cures some diseases of visitors/tourists,but also contributes to the economic development of t...Health tourism in thermal waters is one of the types of tourism in Albania.Attending these types of tourism,not only heals/cures some diseases of visitors/tourists,but also contributes to the economic development of the communities located near the thermal water resources.The purpose of the study is the identification of the comparative advantages of health tourism in the thermal waters,the Thermal Baths Peshkopi in Dibra,Albania.To realize this study we provided information by hotel businesses,owners of hostels and Balnear State Enterprise,which operate in the service of visitors/tourists who frequent health tourism thermal waters.The study showed:(i)The ratio Albanian tourists(domestic)and foreign tourists is 2:3;(ii)Time attendance is 10-15 nights of staying;(iii)The cost of person in hotels,including accommodation,three meals,transport and entrance fees in spa tourism center are on average€12,while these costs in the hostels of the residents are on average€8;(iv)The number of hotels to accommodate visitors/tourists is over 10 with over 900 beds in total;(v)The number of hostels that offer family tourism is about 111 with the average number of beds 8-10/house with over 1 000 beds;(vi)Total revenue from health tourism,for hotels and hostels for 2015 were€132,000,while the 10-year period(2006-2015)is€1,004,102.展开更多
Present research is inspired to study the effects and influences of customer ratings and reviews on choosing a hostel accommodation. The hostel industry is one of the fastest growing fields of tourism. Several studies...Present research is inspired to study the effects and influences of customer ratings and reviews on choosing a hostel accommodation. The hostel industry is one of the fastest growing fields of tourism. Several studies already exist about the influences of ratings, concentrating mainly on hotels. However, using the same results for hostels, might lead to false conclusions. Not only the natures of the two accommodations are different, so as the customers. Hostels target mainly youth travelers, which includes the age group from 20 to 35 years. Youth travelers, often called ＂Generation Y＂ have specific expectations, needs, and budget which indicate the importance of study at this field as well. The research studies the youth traveler＇s booking habits, expectations before arriving to the accommodation, how often they leave reviews and rate hostels, what is the most important aspect when they are choosing the establishment, importance of how high the rating is, whether they read the reviews before booking an accommodation, and what a hostel has to have to give them 100% rating and a good review.展开更多
文摘Thermal comfort is an important factor in hostel buildings when the aim is to maximize the productivity of the students.Due to the extreme weather conditions,achieving thermal comfort in a hostel building in a hot and humid climate is even more difficult.Studies conducted in naturally ventilated hostel buildings in warm-humid climates involved the influence of outdoor air temperature only up to 34.4℃ and have been conducted in a specific season.In contrast,the Tiruchirappalli climate is characterized by a higher range of environmental variables.Therefore,to understand the thermal comfort conditions and usage of the environmental controls in naturally ventilated hostel buildings at the higher range of the environmental variables,a thermal comfort field study spread over one year was carried out at the National Institute of Technology,Tiruchirappalli,India,in twenty-seven hostel buildings.This study relies on field observation and thermal comfort responses from 2028 questionnaires collected from the students between September 2019 to August 2020.The analysis revealed a neutral temperature of 29.5℃ and a comfort range from 26.1℃ to 32.8℃,indicating a wide range of ther-mal adaptation than suggested by the National Building Code of India and ASHRAE standard 55.The preferred temperature was 27.8℃,indicating that students preferred a cooler environment.Acceptability with sweating conditions extended the upper limit of thermal acceptability from 31.8℃ to 32.4℃.The use of a mosquito net can increase the probability of opening a window.Results indicated that overall behavioral adjustment could extend the comfort limits.The study results would be helpful to develop guidelines and designs for naturally ventilated hostel buildings in warm and humid climates that will contribute to reducing energy demand.
文摘This paper presents a practice-based research to achieve a deeper understanding of the spatial issues related to backpacker tourism, a booming industry in Budapest. The authors designed six backpacker hostels between 2013 and 2015, and of these, four are presently in operation. Hostels are the main infrastructures within the global network of backpacker tourism. Results from the design process revealed that the creation and operation of hostels are significantly influenced by three issues, namely, informality, density, and adaptability. These issues are negotiated on three interconnected tevels： the city, the building, and the interior. The authors developed an experimental structure for dormitory spaces as a conscious reaction to these issues. This experimental structure is presented and evaluated, and further paths of development are formulated based on the results.
文摘Health tourism in thermal waters is one of the types of tourism in Albania.Attending these types of tourism,not only heals/cures some diseases of visitors/tourists,but also contributes to the economic development of the communities located near the thermal water resources.The purpose of the study is the identification of the comparative advantages of health tourism in the thermal waters,the Thermal Baths Peshkopi in Dibra,Albania.To realize this study we provided information by hotel businesses,owners of hostels and Balnear State Enterprise,which operate in the service of visitors/tourists who frequent health tourism thermal waters.The study showed:(i)The ratio Albanian tourists(domestic)and foreign tourists is 2:3;(ii)Time attendance is 10-15 nights of staying;(iii)The cost of person in hotels,including accommodation,three meals,transport and entrance fees in spa tourism center are on average€12,while these costs in the hostels of the residents are on average€8;(iv)The number of hotels to accommodate visitors/tourists is over 10 with over 900 beds in total;(v)The number of hostels that offer family tourism is about 111 with the average number of beds 8-10/house with over 1 000 beds;(vi)Total revenue from health tourism,for hotels and hostels for 2015 were€132,000,while the 10-year period(2006-2015)is€1,004,102.
文摘Present research is inspired to study the effects and influences of customer ratings and reviews on choosing a hostel accommodation. The hostel industry is one of the fastest growing fields of tourism. Several studies already exist about the influences of ratings, concentrating mainly on hotels. However, using the same results for hostels, might lead to false conclusions. Not only the natures of the two accommodations are different, so as the customers. Hostels target mainly youth travelers, which includes the age group from 20 to 35 years. Youth travelers, often called ＂Generation Y＂ have specific expectations, needs, and budget which indicate the importance of study at this field as well. The research studies the youth traveler＇s booking habits, expectations before arriving to the accommodation, how often they leave reviews and rate hostels, what is the most important aspect when they are choosing the establishment, importance of how high the rating is, whether they read the reviews before booking an accommodation, and what a hostel has to have to give them 100% rating and a good review.
