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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Contributors
Aims and Submission Guidelines
Editorial Board
Full Papers
The Effects of Personality Traits and Congruity on Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty: Evidence from Coffee Shop Customers
Abstract
Introduction
Theoretical Background and Hypothesis Development
Personality Traits
Congruity
Customer Satisfaction
Brand Loyalty
Methods
Sample and Procedure
Measures
Statistical Analysis
Results
Discussion
Implications
Limitations and Future Research
References
The Effect of Integrating Need and Expectation’s Factor-Community Participation with Multinational Corporations’ Tourism Market Development Strategies in Emerging African Markets
Abstract
Introduction
Needs and Expectations Theory
MNCs’ Tourism Market Development Strategies in African Countries
Community Participation
Globalization of Corporations
Study Objective
Methods
Results and Findings
Tourism MNCs’ Market Development Strategic Choice
Conclusion
References
Domestic Nature-Based Tourism in Japan: Spirituality, Novelty and Communing
Abstract
Introduction
Japanese Structure and Purpose of Travelling
Japanese and the Perception of Nature
Learning and Novelty Seeking
The Search for, and Presentation of, Self
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Spiritual and Bodily Purifications in Nature
Cultural Interactions: Communing, Learning and Sharing
Conclusion
References
Impact of Hotel Employee’s Green Awareness, Knowledge, and Skill on Hotel’s Overall Performance
Abstract
Introduction
Green Hotels in Taiwan
Hotel Employees’ Practices toward Green
Hotel’s Green Practices in Relation to Its Overall Performance
Methodology
Sampling Method
Questionnaire Design
Results
Respondents’ Characteristics
Reliability and Validity Test
Hypothesis Testing
Conclusion
Discussion
Implication
Limitation
References
An Investigation of Restaurant Week as an Effective Marketing Strategy
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Foodies and Food Tourism
General Restaurant Promotion Strategies
Sales Promotions
Coupon Promotions as a Marketing Strategy
Special Events as a Marketing Strategy
Restaurant Week Promotion Strategy
We Live to Eat New Orleans
Methodology
Results
Sales Increase and Restaurant Week Advertisement
Reservations, Strength of Day, Other Restaurant Promotions
Program Satisfaction
Discussion
Sales Increase and Restaurant Week Advertisement
Reservations, Strength of Day, Other Restaurant Promotions
Satisfaction with Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week Campaign Event Improvements
Conclusion
References
The Marketing Value of CSR Initiatives and Potential Brand Equity, Taste Perception, and Emotional Value
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Study
Methods
Sample
Experimental Set-Up
Materials
Measures
Analysis
Results
Factor Model
Model Estimations
Discussion
Limitations
Research Implications
Practical Implications
References
Using Tourism as a Mechanism to Reduce Poaching and Hunting: A Case Study of the Tidong Community, Sabah
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Illegal Hunting in Borneo
A Role for Tourism
Tourism in Sabah
Methods
Study Area
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Industrial Agglomeration Model in Culture Tourism System: Empirical Study in Mainland China
Abstract
Introduction
Aims of Study
A Proposed Model of Culture Tourism System
Index and Metric Construction for a Culture Tourism Industry Cluster
Index Construction
Methodology for Model Construction
An Empirical Study of 31 Chinese Provincial Territories
Data Collection
Results of the Empirical Study
Variability of the Dynamic Scores among the 31 Regions
Degree of Balanced Development of the System
Typology of the Culture Tourism System
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Research Notes
Tourist’s Experience Values and People Interaction
Abstract
Introduction
Perceived Personal Values
People Interaction
Method
Results
Conclusion
References
The Restorative Power of Forests: The Tree House Hotel Phenomena in Germany
Abstract
Introduction
Health and Well-Being Benefits
The History of Tree Houses
Overall Research Aim
Method and Findings
Conclusions and Implications
References
Index
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