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Purpose of study: The purpose of this case study is to comprehend how the allure of a hotel plays a significant role in a tourist’s goal of decision, desires for the fulfilment, aims to return to, an impression of advantages and inspirations, the measure of cash spent, and the duration of the stay.
Methodology: This study employed a descriptive case study of the Ananda-In the Himalayas, focusing on understanding the various design perspectives of this place with the different amenities provided by it, making it one of the top luxury destination resort.
Main Findings: According to this study, the destination, amenities provided, and hospitality of this place make it the top wellness resort. The place is a beautiful combination of design architecture, elegant lighting and has a connection with nature, which makes it attractive for its visitors.
Limitations: The study has only been done of one restaurant with a proper literature review. Therefore, the results of the study may be applied with caution outside the scope of the study.
Social Implications: Although this case study is way more descriptive than predictive, the results can help researchers from varied realms of hospitality and tourism with valuable insights regarding the direction of future publishing efforts in this field. This study may also help researchers to understand the design concepts and features required for a luxury destination spa resort.
Originality: This place has not been studied with a perspective of this kind, and therefore, not much literature is there, especially on this resort. However, this study will bridge the gap between the design features, destination, and the hospitality provided by the resort. This study can be used as a benchmark for other studies, which will be done based on both tourism and hospitality, and in today’s era, both are becoming more demanding, more varied, and more qualitative.
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Reitsamera, B.F., Brunner-Sperdin, A., Stokburger-Sauer N.E. (2016). Destination attractiveness and destination attachment: The mediating role of tourists’ attitude. Tourism Management Perspectives · 19, 93-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2016.05.003 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2016.05.003
Vengesayi, S. (2003). A conceptual model of tourism destination competitiveness and attractiveness. Paper presented at ANZMAC Conference, Adelaide, Australia (1-3 December).
Prayag, G., & Ryan, C. (2011). Antecedents of tourists’ loyalty to Mauritius: the role and influence of destination image, place attachment, involvement, and satisfaction. Journal of Travel Research, 51 (3): 342–356. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0047287511410321 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0047287511410321
Yuksel, A., Yuksel, F., &Bilim, Y. (2010). Destination attachment: effects on customer satisfaction and cognitive, affective and conative loyalty. Tourism Management, 31(2): 274–284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2009.03.007 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2009.03.007
Prayag, G., Hosany, S., &Soscia, I. (2014). I feel attached: Motivation and tourists’ emotions as antecedents of place attachment. Proceedings of the 43rd EMAC Conference 2014, Valencia, Spain, June 3–6, 2014.
Veasna, S., Wu, W., & Huang, C. (2013). The impact of destination source credibility on destination satisfaction: the mediating effects of destination attachment and destination image. Tourism Management, 36: 511–526. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2012.09.007 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2012.09.007
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Kyle, G., Graefe, A., Manning, R., & Bacon, J. (2004). Effects of place attachment on users’ perceptions of social and environmental conditions in a natural setting. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 24(2): 213–225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2003.12.006 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2003.12.006
Becker, E. J. (2009). The Proximity Hotel: A Case Study on Guest Satisfaction of Sustainable Luxury Environments, Masters Thesis, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC.
Curtis, E. (2001). Hotel: Interior Structures, Wiley-Academy, West Sussex, Great Britain.
Cohen, M. &Bodeker, G. (2008). Understanding the Global Spa Industry: Spa Management, Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK.
Heide, M. & Gronhaung, K. (2009). “Key Factors in Guest’s Perception of Hotel Atmosphere.†Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, 50, (1), 29-43. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1938965508328420 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1938965508328420
Official website of Ananda. https://www.anandaspa.com
Uttarakhand Tourism Ministry. (2007-2022). Uttarakhand Tourism development master plan 2007-2022, final report.
Uttaranchal Travel Guide. (2008), pg. 35-42, 64 & 78.