Attributes affecting the level of tourist satisfaction with and loyalty towards theatrical performance in China: Evidence from a qualitative study

International Journal of Tourism Research

Volumn 12, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 665-679

  Song, Hanqun ^a   Cheung, Catherine ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

China; Qualitative method; Theatrical performance; Tourist loyalty; Tourist satisfaction

Indexed keywords

QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS; TOURIST ATTRACTION; TOURIST BEHAVIOR;

CHINA;

EID: 78349299816     PISSN: 10992340     EISSN: 15221970     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/jtr.782     Document Type: Article

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