{"title":"The influence of individual authenticity experience on tourists’ behavioral intentions: the chain mediating role of place dependence and place identity","authors":"Jingjing Liu, Yahui Su, Lanxin Ren, Peter Nijkamp","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2293809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2293809","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This paper introduces the concept of individual authenticity from psychology into tourism research, aiming to develop and test the intricate mechanisms of individual authenticity, place attachment, and the behavioral intentions of tourists. Several relevant hypotheses are formulated and empirically tested using a structural equation model (SEM), with data from China. Results demonstrate that individual authenticity experience is an important antecedent of tourists’ behavioral intentions, where place dependence and place identity play a partial chain mediating role. The research provides fresh insights into the role of subject-related authenticity in tourism, which also provides anchor points for enhancing destination marketing.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139290924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jian Xu, Xing Liu, Hua Pang, Shuyi Du, Xiaolan Zhuo, Xinyi Zheng, Fangqi Zhou, Yuting Huang, Kaizhong Cao
{"title":"How virtual tourism influences travel intention: a study combined with eye movement and scenario experiment","authors":"Jian Xu, Xing Liu, Hua Pang, Shuyi Du, Xiaolan Zhuo, Xinyi Zheng, Fangqi Zhou, Yuting Huang, Kaizhong Cao","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2293791","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2293791","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT To explore the impact of virtual tourism on travel intention, this study developed the model incorporating virtual tourism content and form, visual appeal, presence, virtual attachment, and travel intention. Eye movement experiments, scenario experiments, and questionnaire surveys were integrated. Analysis of 48 eye movement datasets and 210 survey responses indicated that virtual tourism affected travel intention mostly through visual appeal: (1) Regarding visual appeal, videos of real scenes were stronger than videos of virtual scenes, and videos of virtual scenes were stronger than pictures of virtual scenes. (2) Visual appeal had a direct positive effect on travel intention.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139290296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Little-known leisure places: Chinese tourists’ preferences for visiting niche tourism destinations","authors":"Tao Hu, Huimin Chen","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2293794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2293794","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study conducted a two-stage mixed study to examine tourist behavior in niche destinations and the impact of COVID-19 on tourism preferences. The results indicated that tourists prefer niche destination types that offer cultural exploration and shopping experiences, emerging and social experiences, and natural and ecological experiences. For consumers with high health risk perception, niche destinations in emerging and natural categories are better choices. In addition, the travel preferences of niche destination tourists in terms of time and space have also changed. This study has essential significance for the future development of niche destinations.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139291003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A conspiracy theory perspective on the influence of political events on tourism: a longitudinal study of Hong Kong","authors":"Xinzi Lin, Libo Yan","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2293799","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2293799","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study investigated the role of conspiracy beliefs associated with political events in affecting tourists’ intention to visit an event-related destination. Based on a series of recent political events in Hong Kong, two surveys were conducted in 2020 and 2023. The results showed that conspiracy theories have a diminishing negative impact on tourists’ intention to visit over time, according to a comparison of findings based on longitudinal datasets. Political engagement partially mediated the relationship between conspiracy beliefs and a negative intention to visit. Younger or ethnic minority respondents were found to be more likely to hold conspiracy beliefs.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139290282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unveiling the dynamics of open innovation and collaborative network tourism in ASEAN nations","authors":"Sanmugam Annamalah, Pradeep Paraman, Selim Ahmed","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2293788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2293788","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This research investigates the interplay between open innovation and social capital in Southeast Asia's tourism sector. Focusing on the mediating role of open innovation, the study explores its impact on integrating external ideas into tourism while enhancing social capital through collaborative networks. Through surveys, interviews, and case studies across Southeast Asian nations, the research aims to unveil strategies for open innovation in tourism and how social capital contributes to sustainable growth. The findings will inform stakeholders, governments, and scholars on fostering innovation while preserving the region's cultural and socioeconomic distinctiveness, ultimately aiming for a resilient and sustainable Southeast Asian tourism sector.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139290327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rimsha Khalid, Mohsin Raza, Kareem M. Selem, Z. Ghaderi, Hassan Raza
{"title":"Natural disaster is a wakeup call before it becomes social disaster and tourophobia of eco-destinations","authors":"Rimsha Khalid, Mohsin Raza, Kareem M. Selem, Z. Ghaderi, Hassan Raza","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2293789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2293789","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This paper summarizes the current state of crisis and disaster at the eco-destination of Thailand and investigates its impact on tourists’ preferences. The study authenticates the claim of the inevitability of disasters at eco-destinations, explains the effects of timely response by relevant authorities, and provides inputs to diffuse the chaotic post-disaster situation and the development of tourophobia. It further notes the contribution of destination reputation and crisis communication to maintaining tourists’ trust and making Thailand the first choice for eco-tourism enthusiasts. This paper provides insights into effective post-disaster management before it turns eco-destinations into tourophobic destinations.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139290837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Risk attitude toward epidemic and impulsive travel intention: influences on perceived helpfulness of online review","authors":"Qiao Sun, Feng Wu","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2289398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2289398","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT To comprehend the unclear mechanisms through which risk attitude toward epidemics affects perceived helpfulness of online review, this study proposes a theoretical framework based on Dual Process Theory and Construal Level Theory to observe the mechanisms. Through empirical analysis based on 456 valid questionnaires, from review readers’ information processing manner perspective, risk-averse tourists prefer a systematic manner, whereas risk-appetite ones prefer heuristics manner, which leads to significantly higher perceived helpfulness for risk-averse than for risk-appetite ones. The mechanisms through which risk attitude directly negatively affects perceived helpfulness and also indirectly attenuates perceived helpfulness through inhibiting impulsive travel intention also are unveiled. As well as the moderating effects of two temporal distances that are defined as recovering from epidemic infection and near-future travel plans are underscored. These results indicate that risk attitude and impulsive travel intention are both antecedents of perceived helpfulness and provide new theoretical insights and feasible practical implications.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139323944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
GuangMeng Ji, J. Cheah, Marianna Sigala, S. Ng, W. Choo
{"title":"Tell me about your culture, to predict your tourism activity preferences and evaluations: cross-country evidence based on user-generated content","authors":"GuangMeng Ji, J. Cheah, Marianna Sigala, S. Ng, W. Choo","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2283599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2283599","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study extracts user-generated content from Tripadvisor to understand the relation between national culture with tourists’ preferences and evaluations of activities at destinations. Travel reviews were analyzed to measure the tourists’ preferences for three types of tourism activities using machine learning methods. Multiple regression analysis was used to investigate the relations between Hofstede's cultural dimensions, tourists’ preference and evaluation of tourism activities. Findings show that national culture significantly relates to tourists’ preferences for only one type of activity (i.e. participatory), while it does significantly relate to tourists’ evaluations of all three types of tourism activity (sightseeing, participatory, and ancillary activity). Tourists’ cultural dimensions are found to have differential relations with tourists’ evaluations of tourism activities. Power distance, individualism, and masculinity have positive relationships with tourist evaluation. Conversely, uncertainty avoidance, long-term orientation, and indulgence are negatively related to tourist evaluation. The study concludes by discussing the theoretical and practical implications.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139323825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Linking the internal mechanism of flow experience to exhibition intention: a comparison among diverse cultural tourists","authors":"Mengqing Wang, Hong-lei Zhang, Caixia Xu, Xiaotong Zhang, Zixuan Tian, Jie Zhang","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2289390","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2289390","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study examined the cultural tourists’ flow experience effects on behavioral intentions and investigated differences among five cultural tourists’ groups. Using structured questionnaires data, the findings highlight that the flow experience within exhibition activities has both direct and indirect influences on behavioral intentions among cultural tourists. Moreover, a significant divergence was observed in the “flow experience – exhibition attachment – behavioral intentions” pathway for purposeful cultural tourists, who exhibit a high motivation for cultural factors and a deep cultural exploration. The study results extend flow theory in cultural tourism and provide practical insights for optimizing tourist cultural experiences based on different tourist segments.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139323870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The influence of women’s empowerment on tourism involvement and sustainable tourism development: the moderating role of tourism cooperatives","authors":"Qiang Guo, Xi Yang, Hui Chen","doi":"10.1080/10941665.2023.2289401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2023.2289401","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Influenced by patriarchy, male-centered culture, and family structure, gender inequality is widespread in rural areas of China. Based on the empowerment theory and the sustainable development theory, this study assessed the perceptions of women’s empowerment in rural tourism by a multi-dimensional scale of empowerment and explored the effect of women’s empowerment on tourism involvement and sustainable tourism development. Furthermore, tourism cooperatives were introduced into the conceptual model and investigated the moderating effect of tourism cooperatives on these relationships. Using the purposive sampling and snowball sampling approaches, 778 rural women living in Langde village and Huawu village participated in the survey, and then SPSS and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis methods were utilized for data processing. The value of this study lies in tourism cooperatives as an effective way of women’s empowerment in rural areas, which contribute to tourism involvement, thereby promoting sustainable tourism development.","PeriodicalId":47998,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139323957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}