Darin Dararuja.. Exploring Thai and German customers' meal experiences at German restaurants in Pattaya-Thailand. Master's Degree(Tourism and Hospitality Management). Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center. : Mahidol University, 2013.
Exploring Thai and German customers' meal experiences at German restaurants in Pattaya-Thailand
Abstract:
This study explores how restaurant operators create a meal experience in German restaurants in Pattaya, Thailand. The study focuses on four aspects of the Gustafssons Five Aspects Meal Model: the room, the meeting, the product, and the atmosphere. German and Thai customer answers to study surveys and interviews provided insights into the dining experience. From these answers, we can prioritize aspects to create a satisfying dining experience. Both German and Thai customers rated the taste of food as the most valuable aspect of the dining experience. They also wanted pricing that gave good value for the quality of the food. These two indicators, taste and pricing, primarily determine the likelihood of a return to a restaurant. Ambience should be created and maintained to reinforce these stronger indicators. Effective service delivery further enhances customer satisfaction.
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