Like in mountaineering, where highs and lows in the face of challenges find release in the experience of the surrounding nature, the final farewell from the deceased knows different stages and emotions which can be sustained and resolved by supportive company and circumstances. Before the subject of …

Vlissingen is turning into an unattractive student city with an increasing student outflow due to several factors like the ‘Wet Internationalisering in Balans’ (a national policy affecting international education), few educational institutions, limited variety of study programs, limited nightlife and …

With Behind the Curtains, I aim to create a space where young women, like myself, can feel less alone as they navigate the emotional complexities of today’s dating world. In an era of ghosting, bread crumbing, yap-trapping, and other fleeting trends born from hookup culture, many of us are left feeling …

This research paper investigates the importance of intrinsically motivated employees in the implementation of an eco-positive policy at Het Scheepvaartmuseum. This topic is significant because the outcome does not only benefit this specific museum, it would also set an example for sustainability in the …

Audience feedback has become increasingly important for cultural organizations in evaluating their activities and shaping future programming. Moreover, competing for funds requires more and more accounting and reporting social and cultural impact. However, how can the intangible impact of cultural projects …

The focus of this research is on how job meaningfulness can mitigate surface acting by facilitating the experience of genuine positive emotions. However, the findings reveal that simply experiencing positive emotions is not enough to reduce surface acting. Employees must also identify with the hotel's …

This thesis covers the development process of a realistic representation of a news item in VR. Additionally, the thesis aims to test whether this technology can generate empathic feedback in young adults from 20 to 30 years old. Another purpose is to make recommendations for future developers who are …

City Hospitality is a concept created to enhance the welcoming feeling in cities for tourists. Visitors whose expectations are exceeded, are known to act as ambassadors for their destination and are more likely to return and spend more during their trip. It is unclear whether City Hospitality can contribute …

Which elements in hospitality products, services and concepts will influence customers sensitivity and are triggering for creating DELIGHT & WOW? Is there more than ‘service, location, cleanliness, rooms/design and sleep quality? Will these value drivers change in the future (or perhaps they have already …

After successfully passing the Proposal report, I have continued my research concerning shame’s effect on consumers’ sustainable behaviors and choices, mainly regarding consumption. As a result, the final steps of the Design Based Research cycle have been conducted and resulting from this is an actional …