Abstract:This study examines the influence of ambient cues on customers’ emotions, perceived experiential value, and behavioral intentions. Data are collected from 447 individual customers of midscale ethnic restaurants that specialize in national/local cuisine and offer servicescapes inspired by the local culture in Hanoi, Vietnam. This research reveals that though ambient cues have no significant direct impact on intentions, they can significantly impact on emotions and perceived experiential value, which in turn aff… Show more
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