Exploring Cross-Cultural Differences in Hotel Online Reviews: A Comparative Analysis of Chinese and UK Perspectives.

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dc.contributor.advisorBarasa, S.
dc.contributor.advisorMena Montes, N.
dc.contributor.authorlin, J.
dc.date.issued2024-01-25
dc.description.abstractThis research investigated cross-cultural variation in online hotel reviews, focusing on the differences and similarities between Chinese and UK perspectives. Utilizing content analysis, the study examined hotel reviews from two prominent platforms, Booking.com (UK) and Ctrip.com (China), employing cultural models by Hofstede and Hall as analytical frameworks. The study explored mentions of hotel attributes (room quality, cleanliness, location, staff service, and price) and visual cues (images, emoticons, and emphatic marks) in 60 reviews, each from Hilton hotels in the UK and China. Contrary to expectations, UK reviewers exhibit similarities with Chinese reviewers in emphasizing room quality but diverge in highlighting cleanliness. Additionally, UK reviewers mention location more frequently, challenging assumptions about individualistic cultures. Surprisingly, Chinese reviewers surpass UK reviewers in staff service mentions, challenging established literature. Both groups exhibit similar concerns regarding prices. The study also affirmed that high-context Chinese culture prefers images and emoticons, aligning with existing research. the design of hotel review platforms influences visual cue usage, highlighting a nuanced interplay of culture and interface. This research contributes insights into cross-cultural communication in online hotel reviews, emphasizing the role of cultural context in shaping evaluative expressions.
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/16272
dc.language.isoen
dc.thesis.facultyFaculteit der Letteren
dc.thesis.specialisationspecialisations::Faculteit der Letteren::Master Communicatie- en informatiewetenschappen::Global Communication and Diversity
dc.thesis.studyprogrammestudyprogrammes::Faculteit der Letteren::Master Communicatie- en informatiewetenschappen
dc.thesis.typeMaster
dc.titleExploring Cross-Cultural Differences in Hotel Online Reviews: A Comparative Analysis of Chinese and UK Perspectives.

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