{"title":"Evaluation of Rural Tourism Attractions Based on Cultural Value Perception: A Case Study of Shentangyu Village, Yanqi Town, Beijing","authors":"Liu Wei, Shu Rui, Ren Tianyi","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70081","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study takes Shentangyu Village in Yanqi Town, Beijing as a case study, employing the Delphi method and questionnaire surveys to collect sample data on cultural value perceptions from authoritative subjects (experts) and non-authoritative subjects (tourists). Correlation analysis was used to examine the coupling relationship between tourists' characteristic information (social conditions, expectations, recreational usage) and rural cultural satisfaction. The results indicate that there are differences between experts and tourists in their perceptions of the cultural value of rural tourism attractions, particularly in folk crafts and arts. It was also found that educational level and travel purpose are significant factors influencing tourists' perceptions of cultural value. This study enhances the understanding of the current state of rural cultural tourism development and significantly improves the reliability of the impact of tourism attractions on rural cultural revitalization. The analysis results can be applied to tourism development planning for similar types of villages, thereby increasing the utilization rate of rural cultural resources.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144537184","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}
Jin Wook Han, Ben Kok Goh, Namho Chung, Jinok Susanna Kim, Jiawei Wang
{"title":"Evaluation of Preservation Value for Saenamteo Martyrs' Shrine: Applying the Two-Stage Contingent Valuation Evaluation","authors":"Jin Wook Han, Ben Kok Goh, Namho Chung, Jinok Susanna Kim, Jiawei Wang","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70080","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The preservation of religious cultural heritage holds considerable significant owing to its historical and cultural value. Pilgrims are attracted to sites associated with Christ and martyrs, seeking to establish deeper spiritual connections. The Saenamteo Martyrs' Shrine, recognized as the first Vatican-designated international pilgrimage site in Asia, holds historical importance as a sacred location where numerous Catholic clergy were martyred during the late Joseon period. Despite the critical importance of martyrdom sites, research on willingness to pay (WTP) for their preservation remains relatively scarce. This study estimates the preservation value of the Saenamteo Martyrs' Shrine, revealing a truncated mean WTP of 98.68 USD per household annually. These findings underscore the importance of preservation efforts, as the Shrine holds substantial cultural and spiritual significance for contemporary Korean history and the Korean Catholic Church.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144537183","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":"Smile Big or Little? It Depends on the Tourism Activity Type","authors":"Lujun Su, Shanshan Yu, Yongdan Liu","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70079","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In four experiments (<i>N</i> = 729), this research found that the service provider's smile intensity and tourism activity type interacted to predict revisit intention, and this effect was explained by social judgments of the service provider. Specifically, for scenarios depicting relaxing activities, broad smiles were more likely than slight smiles to enhance perceptions of the service provider as warm, and in turn, to increase revisit intention. In contrast, for challenging activities, slight smiles were more likely than broad smiles to enhance perceptions of the service provider as competent, and in turn, to increase revisit intention. These novel findings contribute to the research literature on tourism service marketing and have practical implications for destination marketers to enhance tourists’ revisit intention.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144524621","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":"‘Gospel’ or ‘Curse’: How Tourism Resource Endowment Affects Human Capital","authors":"Hui Zhang, Qiao Zhou, Liqi Tian, Yueyue Tan, Mengxiu Zeng, Chao Luo","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70073","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Tourism resources and human capital have an important impact on regional sustainable development. Based on the resource curse theory, this paper combines the characteristics of the industry to analyze in depth the role of tourism resources on the level of human capital and the mechanism of influence. The results show that tourism resource endowment significantly relates to regional human capital in an inverted U-shaped. The mediating effect analysis suggests that industrial structure mediates the relationship. The heterogeneity test indicates this relationship is evident only in the eastern regions. This research expands the application scope of the resource curse theory and the three-step test method. It helps understand how tourism resources affect human capital through industrial structure and offers suggestions for sustainable tourism development and regional economic growth in China.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144519660","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":"Sustainable Development of Medical Tourism: The Case of Macao","authors":"Yan Feng, Ning Kang, Meiqi Zhang","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70078","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The medical tourism industry in Macao has witnessed significant growth in recent years. This study investigates the influence of pre-electronic word-of-mouth (pre-eWOM) and the medical tourism index (MTI) on the travel experience, medical service quality, perceived value, and post-electronic word-of-mouth (post-eWOM) intentions among 600 female medical tourists visiting Macao for HPV vaccine tourism. The results reveal that pre-eWOM and MTI interventions significantly improve the travel experience and medical service quality for medical tourists, and this subsequently positively affects perceived value and post-eWOM intentions. Macao's MTI score of 79.75, exceeding the average of benchmarked countries, demonstrates its attractiveness as a medical tourism destination. Our findings emphasize the significance of leveraging eWOM and enhancements in service quality to promote Macao's medical tourism industry. Insights from this study can assist policymakers and marketers in strengthening Macao's position in the global medical tourism market.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144524620","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 Funny Side of Tourism: Exploring Children's Engagement With Humour-Driven Interpretation","authors":"Farima Fehrest, Jenny Panchal, Anja Pabel, Laurie Murphy","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70072","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Engaging young visitors is crucial for a meaningful tourism experience. This study focuses on humour as a positive psychology practice, to explore how it enhances children's engagement with tourism interpretation. Using constructivist grounded theory, the research employed participant observation of tours operated for children in Iran. Children aged 9–12 years were specifically targeted. Results revealed that children responded most positively to silly, witty and clever humour, with smiling and laughter being the predominant reactions. Nature-themed humour proved most effective in fostering social, emotional and cognitive engagement. The study also identified five ways that humour influences children's engagement: promoting social interaction, enhancing enjoyment, sparking curiosity, alleviating fatigue and encouraging active participation. These findings extend existing frameworks on humour in tourism to include child-specific reactions and preferences, contributing to both theoretical and practical applications. The research provides valuable insights into effectively incorporating humour into interpretive programmes designed for child-focused tourism experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jtr.70072","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144514741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiubai Li, Jan N. B. Wong, Dongsan Kim, Jianen Qin, Yuan Yuan
{"title":"Sustainable Planning and Development of the MICE Industry With Tourism Evaluation Index: The Case of Indonesia","authors":"Xiubai Li, Jan N. B. Wong, Dongsan Kim, Jianen Qin, Yuan Yuan","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70075","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A growing number of global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events are adopting green practices. This study examines the development of a tourism evaluation index for Green MICE in Indonesia to guide sustainable industry growth. Five key indicators were analyzed through expert consultation using the Delphi method, SPSS, and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The expert panel, comprising 10 professionals with extensive experience in Indonesia's MICE industry, participated in three rounds of surveys. The study focused on four major Indonesian cities: Jakarta, Bali, Yogyakarta, and Bandung. Results show that “event materials” ranked as the most significant factor, followed by “transportation” and “event venue”. Bali was identified as the most suitable location for Green MICE development due to its environmental awareness and relatively low carbon emissions, while Jakarta led in infrastructure and transportation. This study offers recommendations for policymakers and event organizers seeking to implement sustainable practices in the MICE sector.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473243","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":"Correction to “Leave or Stay? Community Environment Change and Resident Mobility in Tourism Gentrification”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70071","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Feng, Z., X. Li, L. Zhang, and L. Cheng. 2025. “Leave or Stay? Community Environment Change and Resident Mobility in Tourism Gentrification.” <i>International Journal of Tourism Research</i> 27, no. 3: e70035.</p><p>In “Funding” section, the text “Macau Faundation” was incorrect. This should have read: “Macao Foundation”. This correction is necessary to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information presented in our article. This error has caused confusion for readers and misrepresent the supporting institution. We deeply regret this error and any confusion it may have caused to the readers.</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jtr.70071","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anirban Das, Diptiman Banerji, Sujoy Sen, Rama Koteswara Rao Kondasani
{"title":"What Drives Active Loyalty in Tourists? Exploring the Interplay of Tourist Interactions and Experiences, Place Identity, and Customer Perceived Value","authors":"Anirban Das, Diptiman Banerji, Sujoy Sen, Rama Koteswara Rao Kondasani","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70069","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Memorable Tourism Experiences (MTEs) and tourist interactions with (A) residents and (B) employees at destinations play a critical role in shaping place identity, customer perceived value (CPV), emotional experience, and active loyalty. This study, based on 295 responses analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), investigates the relationships between these constructs. The findings reveal that both MTEs and interactions significantly impact CPV, place identity, and emotional experiences, which in turn influence tourists' active loyalty. Drawing on Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) theory, the research highlights how external stimuli like MTEs and social interactions trigger cognitive and emotional responses, leading to loyalty. The study is one of the first to differentiate the effects of interactions with residents versus employees on place identity and emotional experiences. These insights provide valuable guidance for stakeholders seeking to enhance tourist loyalty by cultivating meaningful experiences and informed management strategies aimed at improving customer retention.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144367395","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":"Impact of National Ecotourism Coordination Zone on Regional Economic Synergy","authors":"Xiaohan Wang, Liyuan Liu, Zehua Li","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70070","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Taking China's Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi National Ecotourism Cooperative Zone as an example, this study explores the role played by the integration of ecotourism into regional coordinated development policy and practice. By considering the establishment of the collaborative area as a quasi-natural experiment, the double-difference method is empirically applied to verify the impact of ecotourism integration policies on inter-regional economic development, with special focus on the promotion of regional economic synergy. The results show that regional ecotourism integration can significantly promote the synergistic development of intercity economies. The heterogeneity test shows that during the construction of ecotourism collaborative areas, the central city can improve the synergy between a primate city and ordinary cities in terms of economic development. This paper illustrates the important role of ecotourism integration policy in the context of China's coordinated regional development and puts forward policy recommendations for the construction of cross-regional tourism integration.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339548","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}