Ada Lo
Biographic Data
| ID | 4626013 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ada Lo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ada |
| FAMILY NAME | Lo |
| SIGNATURE | LO A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7975-3328 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 93 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Mapping the landscape of employer value propositions in Asian hotels through online job postings analysis
This study explores how Asian hotels leverage job postings, an often-overlooked branding channel, to communicate Employer Value Propositions (EVPs) as an employer branding tactic. Analyzing 4603 job postings from Indeed , a prominent job search website, the research categorizes EVPs into Economic, Functional, and Psychological types (E−, F-, P-EVPs) and reveals their frequency of communication across five key Asian cities. The findings indicate t…
Effectiveness of Message Framing in Changing Restaurant Diners’ Plant-Based Meat Consumption
Drawing on regulatory fit theory, construal level theory, and means-end theory, this research examined the effects of message framing, message information, and message description on restaurant diners’ consumption intentions (CI) and the amount more they would be willing to pay ($WTP) for a plant-based diet. The study employed a mixed between-within-group methodology with a micro-longitudinal 2 (gain vs. loss framing) × 2 (health vs. environment …
Learning through active engagement: Case teaching in hospitality management
202107 bcvc
Hotel Icon: Towards a role-model hotel pioneering sustainable solutions
Sustainability has become a vital issue for the hotel industry. Hotel ICON, the world’s first fully-integrated teaching and research hotel was built with the aim of becoming a role-model hotel for the Hong Kong hotel industry. The hotel focused on sustainable operation through innovation to create value for the customers, the community, and the planet. The hotel has invested time and monetary resources in various sustainability initiatives but wa…
Will “The spirit of discovery” lead Wharf Hotels to become a preferred international hotel brand
The case presents the background of the Wharf Hotels (WH) and its two brands, namely, Niccolo Hotels and Marco Polo Hotels. This case discusses the various initiatives that Dr. Jennifer Cronin, President of WH, and her Executive Committee have rolled out in marketing, human resources and business development since Dr. Cronin became President. Moreover, the challenges faced by WH and the available opportunities are identified. Based on the informa…
Segmenting Chinese Millennial Restaurant Customers: A Lifestyle and Health and Environmental Consciousness Approach
This paper provides insights into the attitudes and behaviors of Chinese Millennials towards dining out, based on a sample of 468 respondents in Hong Kong, China. Millennials are the generation that is most conscious of sustainability and personal health issues, and they are contributing to the growing demand for wellness-related products and services. The Chinese are the largest emerging group within this cohort for global spending and wealth cr…
In Brief, Look Sharp: Short Form Assessment in the Geriatric Setting
ObjectiveOlder adults are an increasing proportion of the population globally. They are also an underserved population with respect to psychological services generally, and neuropsychological services specifically, with both cognitive and psychological concerns going undetected and therefore untreated. Strategies to improve detection of cognitive and psychological concerns in this population, as well as means of obtaining data within limited time…
Applying the Technology-Organization-Environment framework to explore ICT initial and continued adoption: An exploratory study of an independent hotel in Hong Kong
This exploratory study aims (1) to examine the factors affecting information and communication technology (ICT) initial adoption and continued adoption decisions of an independent hotel, and (2) to develop an overarching framework for unifying those factors applying a Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework for further examination in future research. Drawing on the qualitative data solicited from four managers who were involved in ICT…
Which Promotion Time Frame Works Best for Restaurant Group-buying Deals
Given the perishable nature of tourism products/services, an increasing number of tourism and hospitality companies, such as restaurants, hotels, travel agencies, and spas, are using multiple distribution channels to increase the market exposure of their brands and products. This study investigated the impact of promotion time frame (i.e., time lapsed and time to go) on the sales performance of tourism and hospitality group-buying deals. We also …
Realms of Tourism Spa Experience: The Case of Mainland Chinese Tourists
This study aims to investigate mainland Chinese tourists' perception of spa visitation as a tourism experience by adopting Pine and Gilmore's realms of experience and Aho's realms of tourism experience. The study also identifies factors which contribute to the attainment of the various realms of experiences. Focus group and individual interviews with spa managers and mainland Chinese consumers were conducted. Results of the study indicated that t…
Selection of Outbound Package Tours: The Case of Senior Citizens in Hong Kong
Strong evidence points to an increasing number of senior citizens in the outbound travel market in Hong Kong. However, only a limited number of travel agencies in Hong Kong have paid attention to this potential market. This research investigates Hong Kong senior citizens' perceptions of the importance of the criteria used to select from the outbound package tours currently offered in the market and of the performance of these attributes. Importan…
The Perceived Risks of Traveling to Mainland China: Evidence From University Students in Hong Kong
This study investigates university students' perceptions of the risks associated with traveling to different regions of China and examines the effects of five risk factors (criminal, health, political, terrorism, and disaster) on their overall perceptions of risk in the region. Furthermore, the relationship between overall perceived risk and intention to visit the region is explored. The results reveal that different types of risk factors are ass…
Motivations and perceived value of volunteer tourists from Hong Kong
Tourism and online photography
The survival of hotels during disaster: A case study of Hong Kong in 2003
The mysterious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome made Hong Kong a key travel destination in Asia, world famous in 2003 but for the worst reasons. As a major sector of the local tourism industry, hotels in Hong Kong went through an unprecedented and traumatic time during the SARS infection period. While a few published articles in hospitality and tourism research journals have initially discussed the impact of SARS on hotels, these articles were p…
Long-haul and short-haul outbound all-inclusive package tours
Most long-haul and short-haul outbound travelers in Hong Kong purchase all-inclusive package tours through travel agencies. Thus, it is important for travel agencies to understand the criteria used by travelers to select package tours. This study aims to identify these criteria, and to investigate the differences between these two groups of travelers. The sample size was 200. The results show that personal safety and the guarantee of a promised d…
Tourism and online photography
Motivations and perceived value of volunteer tourists from Hong Kong
Long-haul and short-haul outbound all-inclusive package tours
Most long-haul and short-haul outbound travelers in Hong Kong purchase all-inclusive package tours through travel agencies. Thus, it is important for travel agencies to understand the criteria used by travelers to select package tours. This study aims to identify these criteria, and to investigate the differences between these two groups of travelers. The sample size was 200. The results show that personal safety and the guarantee of a promised d…
The survival of hotels during disaster: A case study of Hong Kong in 2003
The mysterious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome made Hong Kong a key travel destination in Asia, world famous in 2003 but for the worst reasons. As a major sector of the local tourism industry, hotels in Hong Kong went through an unprecedented and traumatic time during the SARS infection period. While a few published articles in hospitality and tourism research journals have initially discussed the impact of SARS on hotels, these articles were p…
Effectiveness of Message Framing in Changing Restaurant Diners’ Plant-Based Meat Consumption
Drawing on regulatory fit theory, construal level theory, and means-end theory, this research examined the effects of message framing, message information, and message description on restaurant diners’ consumption intentions (CI) and the amount more they would be willing to pay ($WTP) for a plant-based diet. The study employed a mixed between-within-group methodology with a micro-longitudinal 2 (gain vs. loss framing) × 2 (health vs. environment …
Applying the Technology-Organization-Environment framework to explore ICT initial and continued adoption: An exploratory study of an independent hotel in Hong Kong
This exploratory study aims (1) to examine the factors affecting information and communication technology (ICT) initial adoption and continued adoption decisions of an independent hotel, and (2) to develop an overarching framework for unifying those factors applying a Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework for further examination in future research. Drawing on the qualitative data solicited from four managers who were involved in ICT…
Segmenting Chinese Millennial Restaurant Customers: A Lifestyle and Health and Environmental Consciousness Approach
This paper provides insights into the attitudes and behaviors of Chinese Millennials towards dining out, based on a sample of 468 respondents in Hong Kong, China. Millennials are the generation that is most conscious of sustainability and personal health issues, and they are contributing to the growing demand for wellness-related products and services. The Chinese are the largest emerging group within this cohort for global spending and wealth cr…
In Brief, Look Sharp: Short Form Assessment in the Geriatric Setting
ObjectiveOlder adults are an increasing proportion of the population globally. They are also an underserved population with respect to psychological services generally, and neuropsychological services specifically, with both cognitive and psychological concerns going undetected and therefore untreated. Strategies to improve detection of cognitive and psychological concerns in this population, as well as means of obtaining data within limited time…
Realms of Tourism Spa Experience: The Case of Mainland Chinese Tourists
This study aims to investigate mainland Chinese tourists' perception of spa visitation as a tourism experience by adopting Pine and Gilmore's realms of experience and Aho's realms of tourism experience. The study also identifies factors which contribute to the attainment of the various realms of experiences. Focus group and individual interviews with spa managers and mainland Chinese consumers were conducted. Results of the study indicated that t…
Selection of Outbound Package Tours: The Case of Senior Citizens in Hong Kong
Strong evidence points to an increasing number of senior citizens in the outbound travel market in Hong Kong. However, only a limited number of travel agencies in Hong Kong have paid attention to this potential market. This research investigates Hong Kong senior citizens' perceptions of the importance of the criteria used to select from the outbound package tours currently offered in the market and of the performance of these attributes. Importan…
The Perceived Risks of Traveling to Mainland China: Evidence From University Students in Hong Kong
This study investigates university students' perceptions of the risks associated with traveling to different regions of China and examines the effects of five risk factors (criminal, health, political, terrorism, and disaster) on their overall perceptions of risk in the region. Furthermore, the relationship between overall perceived risk and intention to visit the region is explored. The results reveal that different types of risk factors are ass…
Long-haul and short-haul outbound all-inclusive package tours
Most long-haul and short-haul outbound travelers in Hong Kong purchase all-inclusive package tours through travel agencies. Thus, it is important for travel agencies to understand the criteria used by travelers to select package tours. This study aims to identify these criteria, and to investigate the differences between these two groups of travelers. The sample size was 200. The results show that personal safety and the guarantee of a promised d…
The survival of hotels during disaster: A case study of Hong Kong in 2003
The mysterious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome made Hong Kong a key travel destination in Asia, world famous in 2003 but for the worst reasons. As a major sector of the local tourism industry, hotels in Hong Kong went through an unprecedented and traumatic time during the SARS infection period. While a few published articles in hospitality and tourism research journals have initially discussed the impact of SARS on hotels, these articles were p…
The Perceived Risks of Traveling to Mainland China: Evidence From University Students in Hong Kong
This study investigates university students' perceptions of the risks associated with traveling to different regions of China and examines the effects of five risk factors (criminal, health, political, terrorism, and disaster) on their overall perceptions of risk in the region. Furthermore, the relationship between overall perceived risk and intention to visit the region is explored. The results reveal that different types of risk factors are ass…
Motivations and perceived value of volunteer tourists from Hong Kong
Tourism and online photography
Selection of Outbound Package Tours: The Case of Senior Citizens in Hong Kong
Strong evidence points to an increasing number of senior citizens in the outbound travel market in Hong Kong. However, only a limited number of travel agencies in Hong Kong have paid attention to this potential market. This research investigates Hong Kong senior citizens' perceptions of the importance of the criteria used to select from the outbound package tours currently offered in the market and of the performance of these attributes. Importan…
Realms of Tourism Spa Experience: The Case of Mainland Chinese Tourists
This study aims to investigate mainland Chinese tourists' perception of spa visitation as a tourism experience by adopting Pine and Gilmore's realms of experience and Aho's realms of tourism experience. The study also identifies factors which contribute to the attainment of the various realms of experiences. Focus group and individual interviews with spa managers and mainland Chinese consumers were conducted. Results of the study indicated that t…
Which Promotion Time Frame Works Best for Restaurant Group-buying Deals
Given the perishable nature of tourism products/services, an increasing number of tourism and hospitality companies, such as restaurants, hotels, travel agencies, and spas, are using multiple distribution channels to increase the market exposure of their brands and products. This study investigated the impact of promotion time frame (i.e., time lapsed and time to go) on the sales performance of tourism and hospitality group-buying deals. We also …
Applying the Technology-Organization-Environment framework to explore ICT initial and continued adoption: An exploratory study of an independent hotel in Hong Kong
This exploratory study aims (1) to examine the factors affecting information and communication technology (ICT) initial adoption and continued adoption decisions of an independent hotel, and (2) to develop an overarching framework for unifying those factors applying a Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework for further examination in future research. Drawing on the qualitative data solicited from four managers who were involved in ICT…
In Brief, Look Sharp: Short Form Assessment in the Geriatric Setting
ObjectiveOlder adults are an increasing proportion of the population globally. They are also an underserved population with respect to psychological services generally, and neuropsychological services specifically, with both cognitive and psychological concerns going undetected and therefore untreated. Strategies to improve detection of cognitive and psychological concerns in this population, as well as means of obtaining data within limited time…
Segmenting Chinese Millennial Restaurant Customers: A Lifestyle and Health and Environmental Consciousness Approach
This paper provides insights into the attitudes and behaviors of Chinese Millennials towards dining out, based on a sample of 468 respondents in Hong Kong, China. Millennials are the generation that is most conscious of sustainability and personal health issues, and they are contributing to the growing demand for wellness-related products and services. The Chinese are the largest emerging group within this cohort for global spending and wealth cr…
Learning through active engagement: Case teaching in hospitality management
202107 bcvc
Hotel Icon: Towards a role-model hotel pioneering sustainable solutions
Sustainability has become a vital issue for the hotel industry. Hotel ICON, the world’s first fully-integrated teaching and research hotel was built with the aim of becoming a role-model hotel for the Hong Kong hotel industry. The hotel focused on sustainable operation through innovation to create value for the customers, the community, and the planet. The hotel has invested time and monetary resources in various sustainability initiatives but wa…
Will “The spirit of discovery” lead Wharf Hotels to become a preferred international hotel brand
The case presents the background of the Wharf Hotels (WH) and its two brands, namely, Niccolo Hotels and Marco Polo Hotels. This case discusses the various initiatives that Dr. Jennifer Cronin, President of WH, and her Executive Committee have rolled out in marketing, human resources and business development since Dr. Cronin became President. Moreover, the challenges faced by WH and the available opportunities are identified. Based on the informa…
Mapping the landscape of employer value propositions in Asian hotels through online job postings analysis
This study explores how Asian hotels leverage job postings, an often-overlooked branding channel, to communicate Employer Value Propositions (EVPs) as an employer branding tactic. Analyzing 4603 job postings from Indeed , a prominent job search website, the research categorizes EVPs into Economic, Functional, and Psychological types (E−, F-, P-EVPs) and reveals their frequency of communication across five key Asian cities. The findings indicate t…
Effectiveness of Message Framing in Changing Restaurant Diners’ Plant-Based Meat Consumption
Drawing on regulatory fit theory, construal level theory, and means-end theory, this research examined the effects of message framing, message information, and message description on restaurant diners’ consumption intentions (CI) and the amount more they would be willing to pay ($WTP) for a plant-based diet. The study employed a mixed between-within-group methodology with a micro-longitudinal 2 (gain vs. loss framing) × 2 (health vs. environment …
Business (15 works) · Marketing (13 works) · Tourism (11 works) · Advertising (10 works) · Political science (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (8 works) · Geography (8 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Sociology (6 works)