Exploring Dining Experiences Among Tourists with Diabetes

Authors

• Tsui Yan, Vicky Leung, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong KongFollow
• M.C., Pearl Lin, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, China
• Juan, Summer Xia, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, China
• Wai Ching, Wilson Au, The City University of Macau, Macau, PR China

Staff Page Link

Dr LEUNG Tsui Yan, Vicky

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2012

Keywords

Tourists with diabetes, dining experiences, goal- framing theory, healthy eating behavior

DOI

10.1080/15256480.2026.2644628

Abstract

This study explores the dining experiences of tourists with diabetes across affective, behavioral, and sensory dimensions. Despite being encouraged to eat healthily while traveling, they often choose unhealthy options despite nutritious alternatives. Research on their food-related decisions during trips remains limited. Using goal-framing theory, interviews with 28 tourists with diabetes revealed three primary eating goals (normative, hedonic, and gain), each with two sub-goals that interact with the focal goal. The findings provide a holistic understanding of their dining experiences and offer practical insights for tourism destinations, restaurants, and travel agencies to better cater to guests with special dietary needs.

Source Publication

International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration

ISSN

1525-6480 (Print) 1525-6499 (Online)

Recommended Citation

Pearl M. C. Lin, Summer Juan Xia, Vicky Tsui Yan Leung & Wilson Wai Ching Au (12 Mar 2026): Exploring Dining Experiences Among Tourists with Diabetes, International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, DOI: 10.1080/15256480.2026.2644628