Abstract

ABSTRACT This study examines shifts in consumer dining preferences among cruise passengers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing text-mining techniques applied to a collection of online reviews, the discourse analysis in this study is guided by the restaurant-management tool, Experience Accounting (EA), which represents an integrated marketing-accounting analytical framework. We further extend the experiencescape model to the cruise dining context by subcategorizing the sensory component as a more instrumental approach for the food service industry.Our findings indicate a significant shift in cruise ship passengers’ dining preferences away from utilitarian meals toward the fine-dining setup, representing significant challenges for the hospitality industry.

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