Several common characteristics are evident from the frameworks that were noted above. First, Yuan’s (2009) framework is similar to Cutler and Carmichael’s (2010) in acknowledging the presence of external factors that shape the experience. Both studies incorporate aspects associated with product/service and physical/environment factors as determinants of the quality of experience outcomes. In the context of the travel dining experience, including these factors is essential since dining involves visitors in the tangible realm including the food, how it is served (i.e. service aspect), and the physical surrounding. Consequently, such factors will visitor evaluations of the quality of their dining experience.