Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted THE IMPACT OF AIRBNB ON TRADITIONAL HOTELS IN JEDDAH , SAUDI ARABIA(Saudi Digital Library, 2025-07-22) Albalawi, Salma Mohammed; Samaradheera, AmaThis study explores the impact of Airbnb on traditional hotels in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With the rise of the sharing economy, platforms like Airbnb have introduced new competition to the hospitality sector. The research aims to understand how hotels are affected by Airbnb’s presence and how they are adapting to remain competitive. The study is based on secondary data, including reports, articles, and case studies. No primary data such as interviews or surveys was collected. The research addresses four main questions: how traditional hotels are responding to Airbnb, the differences in guest experiences between Airbnb and hotels, Airbnb’s influence on the local economy and regulations, and how hotels can improve to compete more effectively. Findings reveal that while Airbnb has not significantly impacted hotel occupancy rates in Jeddah, it offers competitive advantages such as lower prices, larger spaces, and a more local experience particularly appealing to families and younger travelers. Traditional hotels, on the other hand, maintain strengths in professional service, cleanliness, and safety, especially valued by business travelers. The study concludes that hotels in Jeddah must adjust their strategies by enhancing their guest experience, incorporating local cultural elements, and using more flexible pricing models. Furthermore, implementing regulations for Airbnb could help level the playing field and support fair competition in the hospitality market.8 0Item Restricted Exploring the Relationship Between Biophilic Design Elements in Hotels and Guest Experience from the Customer Perspective in Saudi Arabia(Swiss Hotel Management, 2024-02) Alderan, Majed Abdulaziz D; de Leymarie, XavierThis study investigates the influence of biophilic design on guest experiences in Saudi Arabian hotels, addressing a gap in empirical research within the hospitality sector. Through a mixed-methods approach, using quantitative and qualitative survey, the research explores the relationship between biophilic elements in hotel environments and guest satisfaction. Findings indicate a significant positive relationship between the presence of natural design elements and enhanced guest experiences, highlighting the importance of incorporating biophilic design for improving well-being and satisfaction. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on biophilic design in hospitality, offering insights for architects, designers, and hotel operators aiming to leverage environmental psychology to enhance guest experiences. It underscores the potential of biophilic design not only as an aesthetic preference but as a strategic tool for boosting guest satisfaction and loyalty within the context of Saudi Arabia's evolving hospitality landscape, aligned with the Vision 2030 objectives of economic diversification and sustainability.23 0