A netnographic examination of constructive authenticity in Victoria Falls tourist (restaurant) experiences

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 387-394

  Mkono, Muchazondida ^a  

^a SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Constructive authenticity; Eatertainment; Netnography; Victoria Falls

Indexed keywords

EID: 84855509073     PISSN: 02784319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2011.06.013     Document Type: Article

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