Articles Published 2014

  1. Athanasopoulos, G., Deng, M., Li, G. & Song, H. 2014. Modelling substitution between domestic and outbound tourism in Australia: A system-of-equations approach. Tourism Management, 45,159-170.
  2. Botha, K., Slabbert, E. & Viviers, P. 2014. Towards a ticket purchase behaviour model for South African arts festivals. Journal of Contemporary Management, 11: 324-348
  3. Cini, F. & Saayman, M.  2014. Which age spends the most in a National Park, South Africa? Koedoe, 56(2) 1-7.
  4. De Klerk, S., Kruger, S., & Saayman, M.  2014. Managing network motivations of entrepreneurs. African Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure, 3(2), 1-22.
  5. De Witt, L., Van Der Merwe, P. & Saayman, M. 2014. Critical ecotourism factors applicable to national parks: a visitor perspective. Tourism review international, 17(3): 179-194. 
  6. Du Plessis, L., Saayman, M. & Potgieter, M. 2014. Key success factors in managing a visitors’ experience at a South African international airport. Journal of Contemporary Management, 11: 510-533
  7. Du Plessis, L & Saayman, M, & Potgieter, M. Service elements influencing the emotions of visitors to an international airport. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3(1): 1-16.
  8. Engelbrecht, W.H., Kruger, M. & Saayman, M.  2014. An analysis of critical success factors in managing the tourist experience at the Kruger National Park. Tourism Review International, 17(4):237-252.
  9. Geldenhuys, L.L. & van der Merwe, P. 2014. The impact of Blue Flag status on tourist decision-making when selecting a beach. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3(1): 1-16.
  10. Geldenhuys, L., Van Der Merwe, P. & Slabbert, E.  2014. Who is the scuba diver who visits Sodwana Bay and why? South African Journal of Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, 62 (2): 90-104. Nwu-ro-2014-002046
  11. Giampiccoli, A. & Mtaputi, O.  2014. The Role of International Cooperation in Community-based Tourism. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5(4): 638-644.
  12. Giampiccoli, A. & Saayman, M. 2014. A Conceptualisation of Alternative Forms of Tourism in Relation to Community Development.  Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5(27): 1667-1677.
  13. Giampiccoli, A., Saayman, M. and Jugmohan, S. 2014. Developing community-based tourism in South Africa: Addressing the missing link. African Journal of Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 20(3:2): 1139-1161. Nwu-ro-2014-002051
  14. Hadjikakou, M., Chenoweth, J., Miller, G., Druckman, A. & Li, G. 2014. Rethinking the Economic Contribution of Tourism: Case Study from a Mediterranean Island. Journal of Travel Research, 53(5): 610–624.
  15. Kruger, M., Viljoen, A. & Saayman, M. 2014. What drives bikers to attend a motorcycling event? African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3(1), 1-21.
  16. Kruger, M. & Saayman, M.  2014. How do mountain bikers and road cyclists differ? South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, 36(2): 137-152.
  17. Kruger, M., Saayman, M. & Hermann, U.  2014. First-time versus repeat visitors at the Kruger National Park. Acta Commercii, 14(1): 1-9
  18. Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2014. The determinants of length of stay at the Kruger National park. Koedoe 56(2): 1-11.
  19. Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2014. Exploring South Africa’s “black diamonds” at live music performances. Acta Commercii, 14 (1): 1-13.
  20. Kruger, S. (2014). How satisfied are hospitality managers in the workplace? African Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure, 3(1), 1-20.
  21. Kruger, S., Saayman, M., & Ellis, S.  2014. The influence of travel motives on visitors happiness attending a Wedding Expo. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 31(5): 649-665.
  22. Labucschagne, V. & Saayman, M.  2014. Role of location in the attendance and spending of Festinos. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3(1): 1-11.
  23. Kruger, S., Wessels, W. & Saayman, M. 2014. Association between age, critical skills and work perspectives. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3(1):1-20.
  24. Lee, D-H., Kruger, S., Whang, M-J., Uysal, M. & Sirgy, M.J. Validating a costumer well-being index related to natural wildlife tourism. Tourism Management, 45: 171-180.
  25. Lucrezi, S. & Saayman, M. & Van Der Merwe, P.  2014. Impact of off-road vehicles (ORVs) on ghost crabs of sandy beaches with traffic regulations: a case study of Sodwana Bay, South Africa. Environmental Management, 53(3): 520-533.
  26. Lucrezi, S., Saayman, M. & Van Der Merwe, P. 2014 Influence of infrastructure development on the vegetation community structure of coastal dunes: Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 18(3): 193-211.
  27. Manners, B., Saayman, M. & Kruger, M.  2014. Managing the "WOW FACTOR" at live music performances. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3(2): 1-19.
  28. Manners, B., Saayman, M. & Kruger, M. 2014. How to improve the visitor experience: lessons of a Neil Diamond performance. Journal of Contemporary Management 11:703-722.
  29. Myburgh, E., Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2014. Segmentation by age of triathletes participating in Ironman South Africa. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3(2): 1-22.
  30. Myburgh, E., Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2014. First-time versus repeat triathlon participants at Ironman South Africa. The African Journal for Physical, Health, Education, Recreation and Dance, 20(3): 1010-1039.
  31. Myburgh, E., Kruger, M. & Saayman, M.  2014. A motivation based typology of triathletes in South Africa. South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, 36(3): 117-134.
  32. Schlacher, T.A., Schoeman, D.S., Jones, A.R., Dugan, J.E., Hubbard, D.M., Defeo, O., Peterson, C.H., Weston, M.A., Maslo, B., Olds, A.D., Scapini, F., Nel, R., Harris; L., Lucrezi, S., Lastra, M., Huijbers, C.M., & Connolly, R.M.  2014. Metrics to assess ecological condition, change, and impacts in sandy beach ecosystems. Journal of Environmental Management, 144(1, November): 322-335.nwu-ro-2014-002062
  33. Saayman, A., Saayman, M. & Gyekye, A. 2014. Perspectives on the economic value of a pilgrimage. International Journal of Tourism Research, 16(4): 407-414.
  34. Saayman, M.   2014. The non-consumptive value of selected marine species at Table Mountain National Park. South African Journal of Economic Management Sciences, 17(2): 184-193.
  35. Saayman, M. 2014. To tip or not to tip? African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and leisure, 3(2): 1-15.
  36. Saayman, M. & Saayman, A. 2014.  How deep are scuba divers’ pockets? Tourism Economics, 20(4): 813-829.
  37. Saayman, M. & Saayman, A.  2014. Who is willing to pay to see the Big 7. Tourism Economics, 20(6): 1181-1198.
  38. Slabbert, E. & Viviers, P. 2015. Comparing tourists’ and residents’ motivations for travelling to Kruger national park, South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 20(3:2): 1107-1123. Nwu-ro-2014-oo2060
  39. Van Der Merwe P., Saayman, M. & Rossouw, R.  2014. The economic impact of hunting: a regional approach.  South African Journal of Economic Management Sciences, 17(4): 379-395.
  40. Van Der Merwe P. & Saayman, M. 2014. Factors influencing a memorable game viewing experience. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3 (2): 1-17.
  41. Viljoen, A., Kruger, S., & Saayman, M.  2014. Understanding the role that Quality of Work Life of food and beverage employees plays in perceived service delivery and productivity. Southern African Business Review, 18(1), 27-52.
  42. Viviers, P. & Slabbert, E. 2014. Should arts festivals focus on push or pull factors in marketing efforts? African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3(2):1-18.
  43. Zwane, F., Du Plessis, E. & Slabbert, E.  2014. Analysing the skill expectations of employers in South African tourism industry. South African Journal of Human Resource Management, 12(1): 1-9.