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Analysing reviews in the Web 2.0: Small and medium hotels in Portugal.

Authors :
Chaves, Marcirio Silveira
Gomes, Rodrigo
Pedron, Cristiane
Source :
Tourism Management; Oct2012, Vol. 33 Issue 5, p1286-1287, 2p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Abstract: This study presents a characterisation of online reviews for small and medium hotels (SMH) in Portugal. We collected and analysed 1500 online reviews from 50 SMH. The findings show that room, staff and location were the concepts most frequently appeared in the reviews, with cleanliness, friendliness, helpfulness, and centrality of position the terms most frequently used to qualify the concepts. This study points out the main features which SMH managers should prioritize. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02615177
Volume :
33
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Tourism Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74497763
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2011.11.007