Spartan Daily, April 23, 1997

Volume 108, Issue 57https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartandaily/9132/thumbnail.jp

Exploring the tourist destination as a mosaic: The alternative lifecycles of the seaside amusement arcade sector in Britain

One criticism of the tourism area lifecycle model is that it treats destinations as homogeneous entities. Instead destinations can be conceptualised as a mosaic of elements, each of which can follow a lifecycle that is different from that of the destination overall. This paper examines this issue with reference to amusement arcades in British seaside resorts and triangulates secondary sources and in-depth interviews to examine the historical evolution of this sector. It argues that the arcade sector has followed a lifecycle trajectory that is independent of the resorts in which they are located. A range of internal/external factors and global, national and local influences have affected the lifecycle of the arcade sector, including global developments in the entertainment industries; the influence of state policies and legislation; and the responses of local entrepreneurs to resort restructuring. The paper ends by arguing that destinations can be conceptualised as 'assemblages' of interacting elements

Casino Loyalty Programs within the Las Vegas Locals’ Market

The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the current loyalty programs offered within the Las Vegas locals’ gaming market, with the intent that the information provided may be used to shed light on other locals’ markets throughout the country. As the national market for gaming has become saturated with new options, competition in new locals’ markets has increased. With Las Vegas having the most established and historic locals’ gaming market, the differences in loyalty programs highlighted will serve as a resource for not only those companies operating within the Las Vegas market, but also for those who may be experiencing an increase in competition within their own locals’ gaming market

Audits of casinos with conforming changes as of May 1, 1997; Audit and accounting guide:

https://egrove.olemiss.edu/aicpa_indev/1361/thumbnail.jp

Audits of casinos with conforming changes as of May 1, 1996; Audit and accounting guide:

https://egrove.olemiss.edu/aicpa_indev/1360/thumbnail.jp

Implementation and perceived benefits of an after-school soccer program designed to promote social and emotional learning: A multiple case study

Social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies such as self-awareness and relationship skills are predictors of academic success, overall well-being, and avoidance of problematic behaviors. Among school-aged children, research has demonstrated that well-implemented programs teach SEL competencies and life skills (e.g., leadership, responsible decision making) that can transfer to other settings. Similar claims have been made in the field of sport-based youth development (SBYD), however, the SEL framework has not been widely applied in sport programming. Implementation, student learning, and transfer of learning in SBYD programs designed to promote SEL require further exploration. Therefore, the current study examined the implementation and perceived benefits of an after-school soccer program designed to promote SEL. Participants were six coaches and 51 students from three different sites where this program is offered. A multiple case study design was used, integrating data from customized feedback surveys, interviews, systematic observation, and field notes. Results indicated the program reflects many SBYD best practices. Although implementation varied between sites, program culture and core values were consistent. Evidence indicated students learned and applied SEL lessons in the soccer program and that transfer beyond the program was promoted. Participants were most likely to report transfer to the school setting, therefore, future studies should examine this topic more directly. Other implications for research and program implementation are discussed