Hospitality research: the emperor's new clothes?

Taylor, Stephen; Edgar, David

Abstract

This paper examines the ‘current-state-of-the-art’ of hospitality research. It is argued that hospitality research has yet to reach a state of maturity and that no clear articulation exists as to its role, content and future direction. These issues are discussed and a number of suggestions are made as to how hospitality research might be advanced towards maturity.

Citation

Taylor, S., & Edgar, D. (1996). Hospitality research: the emperor's new clothes?. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 15(3), 211-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0278-4319%2896%2900018-7

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 1, 1996
• Online Publication Date: Feb 26, 1999
• Publication Date: 1996-09
• Deposit Date: Nov 29, 2019
• Journal: International Journal of Hospitality Management
• Print ISSN: 0278-4319
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 211-227
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0278-4319%2896%2900018-7
• Keywords: hospitality research, research methodology, research philosophy
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/825794