UNDERSTANDING GREEN HOTEL SELECTION IN THE REAL-WORLD SITUATION THROUGH A DECISION-MAKING THEORY: A CASE OF THAILAND

Author:

SANGPIKUL AswinORCID,THIPBHAROS PiyavitORCID

Abstract

Purpose – Most green hotel studies are dominated by quantitative approaches, which are limited in their ability to understand the complexity of consumers’ choice of green hotel. This research note employs a qualitative method to examine the entire consumers’ decisionmaking process in regard to green hotel selection. Methodology/Design/Approach – This study utilises an interview approach, using the fivestage consumer decision-making model as a framework. Data is analysed through content and thematic analysis. Findings – In the real world, respondents are motivated to travel by their personal needs rather than the attractiveness of a green hotel. To plan for traveling and hotel selection (including a green hotel), they usually search for hotel information from various sources, and it is not necessary for them to choose a green hotel, depending on their personal reasons. Before making a purchase decision, the respondents will compare and evaluate several factors in order to choose a hotel (including green and non-green hotels) which mostly matches their preference and budget. Their decision may be either self-decision or joint decision which may be influenced by other people. In the post-purchase stage, the respondents would evaluate overall hotel services with their expectations, and are likely to revisit a hotel which meets their expectations, rather than concerning environmental obligation. These findings are the reflections from consumers’ actual decision-making process which may challenge the selection of a green hotel, particularly the process of comparison and evaluation of hotel choices. Originality of the research – This is a first study that provides a different perspective on consumers’ choice of an eco-friendly hotel based on the real-life situation using Thailand as a case study.

Publisher

University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management

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