The effect of atmospheric cues and involvement on pleasure and relaxation: The spa hotel context

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volumn 35, Issue , 2013, Pages 35-43

  Loureiro, Sandra Maria Correia ^a   Almeida, Marta ^b   Rita, Paulo ^a  

^a INSTITUTO UNIVERSITÁRIO DE LISBOA ISCTE IUL   (Portugal)

^b UNIVERSITY OF AVEIRO   (Portugal)

Author keywords

Atmospheric cues; Involvement; Relaxation; Satisfaction; Spa; Word of mouth

Indexed keywords

EID: 84879293889     PISSN: 02784319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2013.04.011     Document Type: Article

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