What Do Managers Read? A Survey of Journals and Periodicals Used by Lodging Managers in the Hospitality Industry

Abstract

This study investigated which journals and periodicals are preferred for various uses by lodging managers. Readership level and usefulness of 17 journals/periodicals (academic and non-academic) by senior managers were explored. The research found that a significant number of lodging professionals tend to use hospitality industry and general business publications over academic research journals. However, several academic journals were rated higher by managers regarding usefulness as a source for information on research, employee management, marketing, hospitality industry, general business, as well as professional and personal development. Implications of study findings can assist authors in effective dissemination of hospitality research and in turn aid managers with their environmental scanning endeavors.