Contributions Toward a Theory of Lodging

Abstract

Theory building is a scholarly pursuit that requires rigor in the process of observation, classification, and then defining relationships. The first step of observation in exploring a potential theory of lodging began with the initial perspectives offered by Roberts and Shea, where the behavior of the guest was noticed as different while at home versus during an overnight stay at a commercial lodging establishment. In this article, the next step of model building is explored.