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College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

  • Scott Taylor Jr. speaks to students at a restaurant.

Research Publications

Director Scott Taylor, Jr., Ph.D., is a University of South Carolina School of Hospitality and Tourism Management alumnus and blends 15-plus years of industry experience with an active research profile having authored or co-authored 20-plus peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

 Harris, K., Taylor, Jr., S., & DiPietro, R. B. (2021). Antecedents and outcomes of restaurant employees' food safety intervention behaviors. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2021.102858

DiPietro, R. B., Levitt, J., Taylor, Jr., S., & Neirop, T. (2019). First-time and repeat tourists' perceptions of authentic Aruban restaurants: An importance-performance-competitor analysis. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdmm.2019.100366

Taylor, Jr., S., DiPietro, R. B., & So, K. K. F. (2018). Pop-up dining experiences: Increasing experiential value and relationship quality. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 74, 45-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2018.02.013

Taylor, Jr., S., & DiPietro, R. B. (2017). Generational perception and satisfaction differences related to restaurant service environment. International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, 19(4), 374-396. https://doi.org/10.1080/15256480.2017.1348921


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