According to several authors, such as Bunner-Sperdin and Peters (2009), Ogorman (2010) and Hokkeling and Mar (2012), hospitality can be defined as an interpersonal exchange, in which the host wants to give the best experience, whereby the physical, spiritual, emotional and social well-being of the patient …

Insufficient evaluation of NUTS 2 regions of the European Union based on the GDP per capita in PPS as an indicator determining the accessibility to European Structural Funds has led to introduction a new eligibility criteria of NUTS 2 regions of the European Union with an emphasis on the regions of capital …

This research examines the effectiveness of the EU as a regional crisis management actor in the post-Lisbon era. In doing so, an assessment is made of the capability-expectations gap applied to the crisis in Ukraine, thereby building upon the work of Hill (1993) and that of Ginsberg (1999). This research …

The number of displaced persons in the world has reached an exceedingly high amount. Due to conflicts and war in Syria, the number of displaced persons has increased. The European Union was not prepared for a refugee influx on this scale. Applications in The Netherlands are being delayed and the pressure …

The video gaming industry has grown to become massive, wherein emerging markets are becoming the dominant force in this growth. Brazil as one of the fastest growing markets for casual video games and poses as an opportunity for gaming companies. Plinga has entered this market, but monetizing Brazilian …

The power of the European Union’s language policy is limited, since it runs its policy based on the principle of subsidiarity. However, this does not mean the EU cannot exert pressure on the member states and thus, influence national language policies. As European countries increasingly focus on the …

The role of the 21st century energy sector has developed into being essential for the drafting of the national security strategies of the world’s nations. Hence, the states develop particular approaches and strategies in order to attain energy security. Furthermore, those particular actions, undertaken …

Ruimtelijke ontwikkelingen hebben een grote invloed op onze leefomgeving. Bij projecten gericht op ruimtelijke ontwikkeling zijn veel verschillende partijen betrokken. Om ervoor te zorgen dat draagvlak en begrip bij deze projecten vergroot worden, heeft Antea Group mensen in dienst die inzetbaar zijn …

De bestuursdienst Ommen‐Hardenberg heeft in samenwerking met het waterschap Vechtstromen het gebied rond de monding van de Molengoot bij Hardenberg opnieuw ingericht. Er is extra ruimte voor water gerealiseerd, hierdoor krijgt de natuur meer kansen. Dankzij de aanleg van wandel‐ en fietspaden, bruggen …

Als de provincie Groningen wil werken aan leefbaarheid en de sociaal economische vitaliteit van het platteland moet er binnen en buiten het provinciehuis duidelijkheid zijn over deze begrippen. Er worden knelpunten ervaren rondom de leefbaarheidsregelingen van de provincie. Deze knelpunten hebben voor …