The importance of human touch: How robot anthropomorphism impacts customer engagement in tourism and hospitality
Journal of Vacation Marketing: An International Journal for the Tourism and Hospitality Industries
Published online on September 04, 2025
Abstract
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Anthropomorphized robots are deployed to enhance experiences in tourism and hospitality. However, it remains unclear how service robot anthropomorphism affects customer engagement. Drawing upon social response theory, this research investigates the ...
Anthropomorphized robots are deployed to enhance experiences in tourism and hospitality. However, it remains unclear how service robot anthropomorphism affects customer engagement. Drawing upon social response theory, this research investigates the ...