“…These writing have discussed the typology and identity of TH, as well as the tradition and history of the field of study (Dann, Nash, & Pearce, 1988;Echtner & Jamal, 1997;Goeldner & Ritchie, 2003;Leiper, 2000;Pearce & Butler, 1993;Tribe, 1997Tribe, , 2000. Academic professionals have made an effort to establish conceptual definitions and identities, theoretical systems, and research methodology in the TH fields using multiple methodological approaches (Jafari & Ritchie, 1981;Leiper, 1981;Smith & Brent, 2001).…”