The paper reports research derived from over 800 respondents who self-completed
questionnaires while patronising love motels in the Taipei greater metropolitan region …

Hotels around the world perform a range of functions, primarily the provision of food,
beverage and accommodation but they also occupy a unique place in the” social …

Japanese Love Hotels are a big industry in Japan, accounting for about 30,000 hotels and
more than a million visits per day. Love hotels are also a source of fascination for …

Purpose–This paper aims to provoke discussion and reflection on the role of the erotic in the
cultivation of spaces of hospitality, and to provide a theoretical consideration of the structural …

This case study of theme motels in Taiwan involved examining sensation-seeking
tendencies and themed-entertainment preferences in potential theme motel customers …

Eating out is a common occurrence in the lives of most people. In Taiwan, local people enjoy
patronizing both street vendors and various dining outlets. However, very little research has …

This paper explores a cultural curiosity–Japanese “love hotels.” These have historical
sociological roots deep in the culture. But even with a religious and cultural acceptance of …

The purpose of this chapter is to examine consumption experiences and the role they play in
hospitality and tourism marketing. A proper understanding of consumption experience and …

This paper explores whether young men and women, the main target market for mainstream
nightclubs and bars, have similar or different preference priorities in respect of a first and …

Purpose–The understanding of the factors that influence the selection of accommodation by
guests is an important issue for international accommodation providers. The purpose of this …