Research Article

Evaluating the Performance of Taiwan Homestay Using Analytic Network Process

Table 1

Preliminary framework.

AspectReferencesCriteriaReferences

To utilize natural ventilation sufficiently[34, 35]
To utilize plenty natural light
To use nontoxic paint[35]
Surroundings of the building and features[32, 34]To maintain the land’s vitality and good condition in the process of design and construction
To incorporate the local heritage and landscape elements into design[31, 35]
The beautification and uniqueness of the interior design[32, 34, 39]
Greenization and uniqueness of the garden design

Cooking facilities such as kitchen and BBQ[31, 34, 39]
Parking space[31, 32, 34, 39]
Facilities[31, 34, 39]Emergency lighting settings[31, 39]
Fire and safety[31, 32, 34, 39]
Medical aid[31, 39]
Room settings[12, 31, 39]

Room tidiness[32, 34, 39]
Room coziness[30, 32, 34]
Management[39]Hygiene and surrounding cleanness[32, 39]
Local catering planning[31, 39]
Introduction of the homestay and resources
Overall ambience forming[39]

Reception service (such as booking, checking out)[39]
Information[31, 32, 34, 39]
Guiding services[31, 32, 34]
Catering[31, 32, 34, 39]
Service quality[12, 31, 32, 34]Staff quality[12]
Service attitude[30, 32, 34]
Food quality[12, 32, 34]
Interaction with guests[12, 32]
Transportation and pick-up service[12, 32, 34, 39]
Local activity arrangement[31, 39]

Privacy and safety [34]Lodging safety management
Lodging risk management [12]
Business features [12]Room themes and features
Homestay features