Networking in the homestay sector

This paper provides a case study on the management of private home accommod ation used to house overseas guests who are primarily registered as student s with the English as a foreign language sector: It uses network analysis t o focus on the significance of social and also business networks and their implications with regard to the understanding, management, regulation and s upport of this neglected segment of the hospitality sector. The findings ar e considered to have a wider relevance to the small hospitality enterprise.