An analysis of word-of-mouse ratings and guest comments of online hotel distribution sites

Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management

Volumn 19, Issue 7, 2010, Pages 773-796

  Stringam, Betsy Bender ^a   Gerdes Jr , John ^b  

^a NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b University of South Carolina   (United States)

Author keywords

Comment; DBPM; Expedia; Hotel; Internet; Rating

Indexed keywords

EID: 77953455100     PISSN: 19368623     EISSN: 19368631     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19368623.2010.508009     Document Type: Article

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