An analytical study of food consumption in Hong Kong, 1952-1966

PurposeTravellers who love to try different foods and who frequently follow up on food-related news and topics consider themselves to be “foodies”. The main aim of this research was to identify the relationships among food consumption motivations, experiential values and well-being of foodies.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey was distributed to foodies from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao in March–May 2019 who were aged 18 and above and who had visited Taiwan within the prior two years. Some 480 valid responses were received based on intercepts at airports and the data, based on a conceptual model, were analysed through structural equation modelling (SEM).FindingsThree paths among the key variables showed significant and positive relationships. Additionally, the mediating effect of food experiential values on emotions and well-being was identified.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings provide insights for food and hospitality scholars and the related literature since “foodie” is a rather new concept that is lacking in sufficient empirical and conceptual research. The research examines the relationships among experiential values, motivations and emotions and their influences on the well-being of foodies. In past studies on food consumption motivations and emotions, food experiential values were not included as a variable of potential influence. The research subjects were confined to foodies from the Chinese mainland (including Hong Kong and Macao) who were in Taiwan. Hence, the generalisation based on the sample may be limited.Practical implicationsThis research produces useful information on the behaviour of Chinese foodies when they are travelling. Preparers of food and beverages and tourism retailers should supply food that represents local cultural characteristics and design relevant local food souvenirs with the appropriate packaging.Social implicationsCommunities need to realise that not all visitors are alike and that some have a deeper interest in local foods and their historical and cultural roots.Originality/valueAlthough numerous studies on the behaviours of Chinese tourists have been conducted, the research on their food consumption characteristics is limited. To date, no empirical studies have examined the relationships among foodies, food consumption motivations, food experiential values, emotions and well-being of mainland Chinese tourists, which is a knowledge gap in understanding this important market segment.

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Hong Kong and China's reform and revolutionary movements : an analytical study of the reports of four Hong Kong English newspapers, 1895-1912

10.5353/th_b3120766 ◽

1984 ◽

Author(s):

Man-sum Lam

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Revolutionary Movements ◽

Hong Kong English

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Culture and Motives of Tourists on Food Consumption in Hong Kong

Tourism Culture & Communication ◽

10.3727/109830421x16135685359938 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 25-37

Author(s):

Derrick Lee ◽

Watson Baldwin ◽

Wilco Chan ◽

Erin Hui-Wen Shih

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Cultural Factor ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Eating Habit ◽

Tourism Destination ◽

Chinese Tourists ◽

Food Tourism

This article analyzed the motivational dimensions of tourists in Hong Kong. The study identified eight motivational dimensions of food consumption of Chinese tourists and Western tourists. The study revealed both groups of tourists shared similar motives, such as service and assurance, food and knowledge, authentic and culture, interpersonal and price, and familiarity and eating habit. However, the Chinese and Western tourists have different emphasis on food consumption in terms of value, variety, prestige, and ambience. The differences can be associated to cultural factor. Findings are useful to decision makers and marketers in promoting Hong Kong as a leading food tourism destination.

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