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
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
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
Research on thermal comfort has revealed various adaptive behaviours in a hostel room,such as changing cloth-ing,use of windows,doors,and ceiling fans.Hostel rooms are used for various activities and are typically fur...Research on thermal comfort has revealed various adaptive behaviours in a hostel room,such as changing cloth-ing,use of windows,doors,and ceiling fans.Hostel rooms are used for various activities and are typically fur-nished with a wardrobe,bed,study table,and chair.Recent studies indicate that ceiling fan fixed at the centre of the room may not provide adequate air velocity for different activities occurring in different parts of a room.Although students generally arrange furniture based on their preferences and room geometry,the influence of fan-induced air on furniture layout to improve thermal comfort is yet to be established.In this context,this study investigates spatial adaptation and identifies the factors affecting furniture layout preferences in hostel rooms.In a yearlong study,patterns of furniture layout were observed in twenty-one naturally ventilated hostel buildings to find their relationship with environmental and non-environmental factors.A total of 1665 observation data was collected from single,double,and triple occupancy rooms.Influence of various factors on arranging the furniture was identified through a questionnaire survey.Throughout the survey,outdoor temperature varied between 23 and 41°C and outdoor relative humidity varied between 32.3%and 97.5%.The spatial arrangement of furni-ture was evaluated against fan location.Results indicate that fan location and indoor temperature significantly influence the furniture arrangement.A logistic regression equation was developed to evaluate the trigger temper-ature when students began moving furniture towards ceiling fan.In a single occupancy room,above 34.2°C,the probability of moving the bed towards the fan was found to be maximum.In single and double occupancy rooms,students move the bed near the ceiling fan predominantly during night-time to get sufficient air movement.A cautious design of furniture layout and adding a personalised fan for various activities may improve the thermal comfort in hostel rooms.展开更多
With the rapid development of rural tourism and the vigorous implementation of rural revitalization policies,rural youth hostels in China are showing promising prospects.Mass-oriented youth hostels are no longer suffi...With the rapid development of rural tourism and the vigorous implementation of rural revitalization policies,rural youth hostels in China are showing promising prospects.Mass-oriented youth hostels are no longer sufficient to meet the diverse needs of society.The development of youth hostels is undergoing new exploration and transformation,with the incorporation of environmental education content providing a new path for the development and transformation of rural youth hostels.This paper,from the perspective of environmental education,elucidates the significance of conducting environmental education in rural youth hostels,proposes new ideas for the construction of rural youth hostels,and outlines the implementation pathways of environmental education in these settings.展开更多
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.
文摘Research on thermal comfort has revealed various adaptive behaviours in a hostel room,such as changing cloth-ing,use of windows,doors,and ceiling fans.Hostel rooms are used for various activities and are typically fur-nished with a wardrobe,bed,study table,and chair.Recent studies indicate that ceiling fan fixed at the centre of the room may not provide adequate air velocity for different activities occurring in different parts of a room.Although students generally arrange furniture based on their preferences and room geometry,the influence of fan-induced air on furniture layout to improve thermal comfort is yet to be established.In this context,this study investigates spatial adaptation and identifies the factors affecting furniture layout preferences in hostel rooms.In a yearlong study,patterns of furniture layout were observed in twenty-one naturally ventilated hostel buildings to find their relationship with environmental and non-environmental factors.A total of 1665 observation data was collected from single,double,and triple occupancy rooms.Influence of various factors on arranging the furniture was identified through a questionnaire survey.Throughout the survey,outdoor temperature varied between 23 and 41°C and outdoor relative humidity varied between 32.3%and 97.5%.The spatial arrangement of furni-ture was evaluated against fan location.Results indicate that fan location and indoor temperature significantly influence the furniture arrangement.A logistic regression equation was developed to evaluate the trigger temper-ature when students began moving furniture towards ceiling fan.In a single occupancy room,above 34.2°C,the probability of moving the bed towards the fan was found to be maximum.In single and double occupancy rooms,students move the bed near the ceiling fan predominantly during night-time to get sufficient air movement.A cautious design of furniture layout and adding a personalised fan for various activities may improve the thermal comfort in hostel rooms.
基金supported by the Yunnan University Graduate Practice and Innovation Fund for Professional Degree Candidates(Project Number:zc-22222936).
文摘With the rapid development of rural tourism and the vigorous implementation of rural revitalization policies,rural youth hostels in China are showing promising prospects.Mass-oriented youth hostels are no longer sufficient to meet the diverse needs of society.The development of youth hostels is undergoing new exploration and transformation,with the incorporation of environmental education content providing a new path for the development and transformation of rural youth hostels.This paper,from the perspective of environmental education,elucidates the significance of conducting environmental education in rural youth hostels,proposes new ideas for the construction of rural youth hostels,and outlines the implementation pathways of environmental education in these settings.
