Atmosphere: Conceptual Issues and Implications for Hospitality Management

Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 271-286

  Heide, Morten ^a   GrØnhaug, Kjell ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF STAVANGER   (Norway)

^b NORWEGIAN SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS   (Norway)

Author keywords

Ambience; Atmosphere; Guest satisfaction; Hotel and restaurant management; Quality service delivery

Indexed keywords

EID: 85016174942     PISSN: 15022250     EISSN: 15022269     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15022250600979515     Document Type: Article

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