As an increasing number of people in affluent societies are trending toward more health-conscious lifestyles, tourism consumer behavior has changed considerably, especially in the spa and wellness industries. By concentrating on spa visitors' attitudes toward healthy living - in other words,...

There are few scientific papers dealing with the packaging of fresh bread and consumer preferences as to the packaging. There are also few scientific papers on consumer behavior regarding shopping routines, storing, and the use of fresh bread in connection with food waste from households. The...

Length of stay (LOS) is one of the most commonly used variables in visitor surveys. The economic theory of consumer behavior postulates that a rational consumer maximizes utility subject to his /her budgetary restrictions. The objective of this study was to combine socio-demographic and travel...

Drawing from the theory of planned behavior and post-materialism assumptions, this study investigates and uncovers key antecedents of the intention to engage in ecotourism and to pay premium prices for the experience. A conceptual model incorporates environmental beliefs, attitudes toward...

This issue contains 5 papers from the conference showcasing the multidisciplinary and international nature of contemporary research on food and foodways, with the common theme of challenges and benefits of interventions to encourage positive behaviours from the public. The topics discussed are:...

This chapter presents a study conducted in Finland on the role of disabled people as consumers in the context of tourism. The study examines and clarifies the interrelated attitudes and behavioural patterns between four different groups involved in service processes within the hotel restaurant...

This study investigated the power of fear evoked by advertisement photos in tourism advertisements, using data obtained from a survey of 386 tourists in Norway in 2001. The basic assumption was that advertisement photos portraying a risky holiday situation could influence tourists' attitudes...