The Influence of Novelty-Seeking and Risk-Perception Behavior on Holiday Decisions and Food Preferences

International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 305-329

  Chang, Shu Yun ^a  

^a NATIONAL CHIAYI UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

food tourism; gourmet segment; holiday decision

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859318871     PISSN: 15256480     EISSN: 15286499     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15256480.2011.614553     Document Type: Article

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