Quantitative research in tourism and hospitality : an agenda for best-practice recommendations

Assaf, A.G. and Tsionas, M.G. (2019) Quantitative research in tourism and hospitality : an agenda for best-practice recommendations. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 31 (7). pp. 2776-2787. ISSN 0959-6119

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Abstract

Purpose: This paper aims to serve as an important guide for more rigorous quantitative research in tourism and hospitality. Design/methodology/approach: This paper relies on comments from several methodological experts in the field, as well as the authors’ main observation of the literature. Findings: This paper identifies ten important areas of concern. In each of these areas, the authors provide recommendations for best practices. Research limitations/implications: There are certainly other issues and concerns that are not covered in this paper. However, the issues addressed can be applied or generalized to most methodological contexts. Originality/value: This paper does not present results from original research but provides interesting and comprehensive recommendations for more rigorous quantitative research.