The Chinese hospitality industry: a perspective article

Authors: Qin, Y., Gu, H., Li, B. and Fan, D.

Journal: Tourism Review

Volume: 75

Issue: 1

Pages: 117-121

eISSN: 1759-8451

ISSN: 1660-5373

DOI: 10.1108/TR-05-2019-0196

Abstract:

Purpose: This paper aims to illustrate the logics that have shifted in the Chinese hotel industry since 1949 and discuss its implications for advance a better understanding of how and why the Chinese hotel industry has evolved into its present situation. The logic evolution and future trends in this market were also discussed. Design/methodology/approach: As this research is aimed at answering the “how” and “why” aspects in the evolution of Chinese hotel industry, qualitative approach is applied to answer the questions. Findings: This paper divided the history of contemporary Chinese hotel industry into three stages: 1949-1977, 1978-2001 and 2002 to the present. Hotel business in each period was dominated by state logic, profession logic and market/corporation logic, respectively. Originality/value: The authors applied institutional logics perspective to explore how and why China hotel industry evolved in the past 70 years.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32996/

Source: Scopus