{"title":"Exploring the dimensions of bed and breakfast (B&B) visitors’ experiences","authors":"Yi Deng, Hoffer Lee","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1663989","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1663989","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT With the rapid development of the experience economy and sharing economy, bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation, favoured by more and more tourists, has become an indispensable component of tourism. Gaining knowledge of the experiential features of tourist activities at B&Bs is paramount for B&B operators to understand and satisfy tourists’ wide-ranging needs. With this concern in mind, the purpose of this study was to develop a multiple-item scale to measure tourists’ experiences of staying at B&Bs. We developed an experiential scale with 24 embedded items in six dimensions: entertainment, aesthetics, escapism, education, relationship development, and folk custom. The data support this dimensional structure, as well as its internal consistency and validity. This research bridges the gap in measuring the experiential stay at B&B and puts forward directions for future research. The findings offer important practical implications for B&B operations in relation to experiential product development and marketing.","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130257326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining structural relationships among service quality, perceived value, satisfaction and revisit intention for airbnb guests","authors":"Soyoung An, Jungho Suh, Thomas Eck","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1663980","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1663980","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Recently, many researchers have begun to pay attention to Airbnb, a new type of accommodation. However, evaluating service quality as well as the value of Airbnb have not yet gained much attention. The aim of current study is to examine the relationships among service quality, perceived value, satisfaction, and revisit intention among Airbnb guests. The results from the structural equation modelling analysis showed that service quality and perceived value had a positive effect on satisfaction and perceived value partially mediates the casual relationship between service quality and satisfaction. Moreover, overall satisfaction was directly related to revisit intention. This study stressed key suggestions for managers to build a successful business based on the peer to peer accommodation, and boost guests’ satisfaction with Airbnb, which would be beneficial to not only the hospitality industry but also destinations where Airbnb accommodations are located.","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124215658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Farmers’ willingness to establish community-based agritourism: evidence from Phikuri village, Nepal","authors":"K. Bhatta, Y. Ohe","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1621536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1621536","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Despite an increase in farmers’ income due to community-based agritourism (CBAT), their willingness to undertake CBAT has never been investigated. Therefore, this study aims to investigate farmers’ willingness as software to establish CBAT where agritourism does not exist. Sixty-four farmers in rural Nepal were interviewed, and the data from their responses were analysed through an ordered logit regression model. The factors affecting willingness were first defined and structured into three categories – social, agricultural, and tourism-related issues – which were further explained by six variables. The empirical results of the investigation show that investment capacity and farmers’ knowledge of tourism had the largest marginal effects on willingness; all other factors had significantly positive effects too. To assist CBAT development, policymakers should first provide the support measures focusing on investment issues and capacity building.","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126504073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perceived quality and value in resort hotel customers: examining the length of stay as a moderator","authors":"S. Park, Chi-Ming Hsieh, Joseph C. Miller","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1621515","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1621515","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to theoretically develop and empirically test an integrated, dynamic resort hotel customer behaviour model. The dataset was generated from customer experiences at an international resort hotel in Taiwan. Captured therein were assessments during three phases of customer involvement with the resort: Pre-visit (motivation), On-site (service quality), and post-visit (value). The findings support the extant theory – motivation and service quality perception positively affect resort hotel customers’ perception of value. An important extension of this study supports that customers’ length of stay moderated the relationship between perception of service quality and perception of value in the resort hotel. The implications for resort hotel managers and marketers are discussed.","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120914967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"College students’ perceptions of food fraud in Macau","authors":"Libo Yan, Chien-Chih Su","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1621523","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1621523","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In contrast with the appealing images of tourism destinations, many have a dark side, which can include various forms of food fraud. Media exposure of extensive food fraud in a destination can deter potential tourists. Thus, a destination should monitor all forms of food fraud and understand consumers’ perceptions of food fraud. This study investigated how college students perceive food fraud in Macau and whether their perceptions differ according to demographic factors and consumption traits. We also explored the link between college students’ perceptions of food fraud and their behavioural intentions. Analyses of survey data revealed that the students perceived food fraud in local restaurants and food authenticity in supermarkets and convenience stores. The students’ perceptions of food fraud varied with the length of time they had lived in Macau. They reported that they would tend to avoid travelling to a destination associated with food fraud.","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126028586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Visitor and resident perceptions of the slow city movement: the case of Japan","authors":"Therez B. Walker, Timothy J. Lee","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1621535","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1621535","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The concept of Slow Tourism has evolved in recent years, and while the literature discussion about the Cittàslow (Slow City) movement has been increasing, little is known about its application in destinations outside of Europe where it originated. Through a survey of visitors and residents, this study examined the awareness level of the movement in the pioneer case of Japan. The discussion of this paper sought to investigate the movement, as a way to understand the interest in, and appropriateness of increased visibility for Kesennuma Cittàslow, located in the northeast corner of Miyagi prefecture, Japan. The study provides new insights into the Cittàslow phenomenon that has been gaining attention within the academic discourse.","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"58 4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133419207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Contributions of community-based tourism to the socio-economic well-being of local communities: the case of Pulau Redang Island, Malaysia","authors":"A. Abukhalifeh, A. Wondirad","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1621521","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1621521","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This research discusses the role of local stakeholder participation in developing sustainable community-based tourism (CBT). A survey collected in Pulau Redang, Kuala Terengganu from carefully recruited community-based tourism stakeholders is discussed to further solidify the theoretical underpinnings of stakeholder participation and community-based tourism nexus. Majority of the research participants indicated that the likelihood of them being included in the decision-making process shows improvement. In connection to this, types of community participation, strengths, motivations, and barriers to participation in community-based tourism development endeavours are highlighted. Research outcomes revealed two major influential factors for the existence of better community participation, namely, the presence of strong (CBT) organizations and committed leadership with growing support. The study concludes by providing with suggestions that further improve community-based tourism stakeholder participation in developing sustainable tourism from the perspective of the remote Island destination.","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128190996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Weighted networks: the issue of dichotomization","authors":"R. Baggio","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1592311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1592311","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The purpose of this methodological paper is to explore one issue in the analysis of complex networks when weights are used to value edges. Often these weights are removed by setting a threshold and considering the links existing only if their value is higher than this. This practice allows then using simpler metrics as provided by many software packages. However, many common network properties, which often lead to specific interpretations, can be highly sensitive to the assumptions and thresholds used. By discussing a case, we show the differences that arise when dichotomizing a weighted network. We conclude that while unweighted networks can provide insights into some structural properties, the operation can be unnecessary and even detrimental for studying many features and processes when valued relational data are available.","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122605186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Economic impacts of tourism on small-scale tourism enterprises (SSTEs) in Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia","authors":"Kibrachew Tamene, A. Wondirad","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1592951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1592951","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Developing countries recognize tourism as a tool to promote economic development. Many destinations devise mechanisms of boosting the economic returns of tourism among which strengthening linkages between tourism and SSTEs can be mentioned. This study examines the economic impacts of tourism on SSTEs in Hawassa City. A mixed research approach with a descriptive design is employed to address research objectives. Interview and focus group discussions plus survey are instruments of data collection. Survey respondents were selected randomly while interview participants and focus group discussants were recruited purposefully. SPSS version 24 is employed to analyze survey data while qualitative data are analyzed through content analysis. Findings reveal that tourism brings both positive and negative economic impacts on SSTEs. However, positive economic impacts outweigh negative repercussions. The research concludes by suggesting possible ways of unleashing tourism’s positive economic impact while minimizing its costs. Limitations and opportunities for future research are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126992967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mahfuzur Rahman, Md. Sohel Rana, M. N. Hoque, Muhammad Khalilur Rahman
{"title":"Brand perception of halal tourism services and satisfaction: the mediating role of tourists’ attitudes","authors":"Mahfuzur Rahman, Md. Sohel Rana, M. N. Hoque, Muhammad Khalilur Rahman","doi":"10.1080/15980634.2019.1592987","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2019.1592987","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The study aims to investigate the brand perception of halal product and services that influence satisfaction in determining Muslim tourists’ experience based on the brand equity and expectation-confirmation theory. A total of 395 respondents who had travelled to Malaysia were analyzed using SmartPLS approach. The results reveal that tourists’ satisfaction depends on the brand image and brand awareness; while, the religiosity is not associated with it. The study also determines that tourist’s attitude only play a role of a mediator between the brand awareness and satisfaction. The results of this study provide useful information in understanding the brand equity in halal perspective and, more particularly, propose at serving the tourism operators through offering halal services for brand equity which are mostly preferred by the Muslim tourists and attract them for subsequent visit destinations. Abbrevetions: Halal tourism service (HTS), Brand equity (BE), Muslim tourist (MT)","PeriodicalId":330902,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Sciences","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128927380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}