Factors influencing tourist food consumption

This study attempts to identify the salient factors affecting tourist food consumption. By reviewing available studies in the hospitality and tourism literature and synthesising insights from food consumption and sociological research, five socio-cultural and psychological factors influencing touris...

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Published in:International journal of hospitality management 2012-09, Vol.31 (3), p.928-936
Main Authors: Mak, Athena H.N., Lumbers, Margaret, Eves, Anita, Chang, Richard C.Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Food and gastronomy
Food consumption in tourism
Tourist food consumption
Travel eating behaviour
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Summary:This study attempts to identify the salient factors affecting tourist food consumption. By reviewing available studies in the hospitality and tourism literature and synthesising insights from food consumption and sociological research, five socio-cultural and psychological factors influencing tourist food consumption are identified: cultural/religious influences, socio-demographic factors, food-related personality traits, exposure effect/past experience, and motivational factors. The findings further suggest that the motivational factors can be categorised into five main dimensions: symbolic, obligatory, contrast, extension, and pleasure. Given the lack of research in examining tourist food consumption systematically, the multidisciplinary approach adopted in this study allows a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon which forms the basis for further research and conceptual elaboration.
ISSN:0278-4319
1873-4693
DOI:10.1016/j.ijhm.2011.10.012