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{"title":"What Does Wellbeing Mean for Spa Therapists? Perspectives From Macao's Hotel Industry","authors":"Sandeep Basnyat,&nbsp;Sao Iong Wu,&nbsp;Cora Sao Wa Chan","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70036","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While there has been considerable research on how wellness contributes to customer well-being, there remains a significant gap in understanding the well-being of employees in this industry. This study seeks to address this gap by exploring how spa employees perceive their own well-being. Data were gathered through interviews with 15 spa therapists employed at 4-star and 5-star hotels in Macao, China. Using Lewin's field theory as a framework for thematic analysis, the study uncovered a complex and dynamic understanding of well-being among spa therapists, influenced by a combination of personal, professional, and contextual elements. The results indicate that supportive workplace relationships, job satisfaction, and a sense of financial stability are crucial to their well-being, promoting physical, mental, and emotional health. These insights provide valuable implications for spa operators aiming to cultivate environments that enhance employee well-being.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143919882","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":"Navigating Travel Therapy: Balancing Benefits and Risks for Optimal Wellness","authors":"Fangli Hu,&nbsp;Jun Wen,&nbsp;Wei Wang","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70040","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research note examines travel therapy as a novel healthcare approach in which positive travel experiences serve to promote well-being. It emphasizes the need for a balanced assessment of the benefits and risks associated with travel therapy, offering insights into this practice's evolving roles in the health and wellness domains.</p>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jtr.70040","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143914070","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}

{"title":"Leave or Stay? Community Environment Change and Resident Mobility in Tourism Gentrification","authors":"Zixin Feng,&nbsp;Xi Li,&nbsp;Ling Zhang,&nbsp;Lulu Cheng","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70035","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Residential mobility is a common phenomenon of tourism gentrification that has been extensively studied from social, economic, and political perspectives, leaving community psychology untouched. This study introduces a theoretical model that assesses the intention of residents to relocate by examining their perceptions of community change and relative deprivation—the comparison of one's own or another's circumstances to determine whether they are “better” or “worse”. In order to enhance the representativeness, 313 valid responses were collected in both urban and rural areas. It was found that perceived social conflict can lead to three types of relative deprivation, but personal development cannot result in intergroup relative deprivation. Additionally, the relationship between relative deprivation and residents’ intentions to relocate was found to be mitigated by social capital, which focuses on social relationships. Finally, the theoretical and practical implications have been discussed.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905232","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":"Memorable Whale Watching Tourism Experiences: Insights From the Azores","authors":"Erose Sthapit,&nbsp;Teresa Borges-Tiago,&nbsp;Muhammet Kesgin,&nbsp;Carlos Picanco,&nbsp;Brian Garrod","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70039","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examines the roles of learning, experience co-creation, and experiential satisfaction as antecedents of a memorable whale-watching tourism experience, as well as the relationships between experiential satisfaction, memorable whale-watching tourism experience, hedonic well-being, place attachment, and pro-environmental behavior. Using data collected from 247 tourists who had taken a whale-watching trip in the Azores, partial least squares structural equation modeling was then applied to the dataset. The results indicate that the higher the levels of learning, experience co-creation, and experiential satisfaction, the more memorable is the whale-watching tourism experience. Experiential satisfaction and memorable whale-watching tourism experience are, in turn, significant determinants of hedonic well-being, place attachment, and pro-environmental behavior. The paper therefore calls for greater efforts by whale-watching trip providers to enhance their learning and interpretation programs and to ensure that the overall trip experience is as interactive as possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jtr.70039","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143897125","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}

{"title":"The Effect of Heritagescapes on Immersion and Hedonia: The Moderating Role of Visitor Type","authors":"Deniz Karagöz,&nbsp;Haywantee Ramkissoon","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70026","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examines the relationships between the heritagescapes (namely, variety, mystery, uniqueness, and imagination), immersion, hedonia, and behavioral intentions, and the moderating effects of visitor type (domestic versus international) on heritagescapes, immersion, hedonia, and behavioral intentions. A total of 512 responses were collected from domestic and international visitors visiting Göreme Open Air Museum, an archaeological heritage site in Cappadocia. Findings show heritagescapes improve immersion and hedonia and reveal the positive relationship between visitors' hedonia and behavioral intentions. We find that mystery and variety are positively associated with hedonic and immersion, respectively, for international visitors. Our study provides valuable insights for archaeological site managers and heritage experience providers by identifying key heritagescapes and their impact on visitor experiences. By understanding and enhancing the link between heritagescapes, immersion, and hedonia, managers can create more immersive and hedonic experiences, adding significant value for visitors.</p>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jtr.70026","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143897105","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}

{"title":"Assessing the Feasibility of Mobility as a Service on Reducing Car-Dependent Tourism in the Åland Islands","authors":"Carl Björkman,&nbsp;Acácia Malhado","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70038","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The integration of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) holds promise for addressing transportation challenges in rural regions, particularly in the context of sustainable tourism. This study assesses the feasibility of implementing MaaS in Åland by examining its potential impact on reducing car dependency and promoting sustainable travel practices. Through a combination of participant observation, interviews, and secondary research, the study evaluates Åland's transport infrastructure and identifies prerequisites necessary for successful MaaS integration. Findings highlight the importance of fostering public-private partnerships, tailoring MaaS solutions to rural contexts, and addressing regulatory challenges. Despite encountering obstacles, Åland's commitment to digitalization, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainability forms a solid foundation for MaaS implementation. Leveraging these strengths, Åland can develop a user-centric model for rural transportation, setting an example for similar regions worldwide and contributing to sustainable tourism efforts. Continuous monitoring/adaptation is essential to ensure the long-term success of MaaS initiatives in Åland and beyond.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143889068","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":"Guests' Value Co-Creation Behavior in Airbnb: The Role of Light Triad Personality, Perspective-Taking, and Host Incivility","authors":"Muhammad Vasil,&nbsp;Prasanta Kr Chopdar,&nbsp;Sitanshu Sekhar Das,&nbsp;Dimitrios Buhalis","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70032","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examines the association between light triad personality, perspective-taking, host incivility, and value co-creation behavior in Airbnb. Data were collected from 360 Indian Airbnb customers between November 14 and 29, 2023, and analyzed using partial least squares-structural equation modeling. Results showed that the light triad is positively related to perspective-taking and value co-creation behavior, perspective-taking is positively related to value co-creation behavior, perspective-taking mediates the relationship between the light triad and value co-creation behavior, and host incivility does not moderate the relationship between the light triad and value co-creation behavior. The study demonstrates two personal factors as antecedents of value co-creation behavior. To promote value co-creation behavior, the study suggests practitioners focus on advertising campaigns that highlight hosts' efforts to deliver exceptional guest services despite their limitations. Additionally, it recommends expanding hosts' profiles on the platform to include personal stories that showcase the efforts and investments involved in hosting.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143884089","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":"Technology-Enabled Competitiveness and Experiences in Tourism: A Transformative Era","authors":"Eleni Michopoulou,&nbsp;Nikolaos Pappas","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70025","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;In the digital age, tourism is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements (Pappas et al. &lt;span&gt;2021&lt;/span&gt;). From virtual reality experiences to AI-powered recommendations, the integration of innovative tools is redefining competitiveness and enhancing user experiences (Hoyer et al. &lt;span&gt;2020&lt;/span&gt;). The tourism industry is no longer confined to physical travel alone; instead, it extends into virtual, digital, and personalized realms that cater to diverse consumer needs and preferences. The rise of artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and immersive experiences has enabled businesses to offer hyper-personalized services while allowing consumers to engage with destinations in new and exciting ways (Ma et al. &lt;span&gt;2024&lt;/span&gt;; Zhang &lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;). Additionally, the growing reliance on mobile applications, digital payments, and algorithmic pricing further exemplifies the shift towards a technology-driven ecosystem (Parapanos and Michopoulou &lt;span&gt;2023&lt;/span&gt;). A special issue dedicated to this theme, comprising 13 research articles, sheds light on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in tourism-oriented technology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the critical aspects explored is Virtual Tourism Experiences (VTEs). Baruah and Chatterjee (&lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;) delve into consumer behavior in online reviews, offering valuable insights into the design, delivery, and marketing of VTEs. As technology continues to evolve, virtual experiences are expected to play a pivotal role in bridging gaps between travelers and destinations, making tourism more inclusive and accessible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Similarly, Zhang and Wang (&lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;) focus on the role of tourism short videos in stimulating consumer psychological and behavioral engagement. Their study emphasizes that factors such as information quality, perceived similarity, decision support tools, recommendation signals, and community atmosphere contribute to a deeper cognitive and emotional connection with destinations. The proliferation of social media and video content platforms has made storytelling an essential tool for destination marketing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gaming has also emerged as a significant contributor to tourism experiences. Ting et al. (&lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;) examine how tourism-related mobile games generate visit intention, with ease of play and motivation significantly shaping traveler attitudes. Uzunogullari et al. (&lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;) take this a step further by exploring the sense of place developed within video game environments, suggesting that interactive experiences enhance the realism and appeal of virtual tourism settings. These findings have profound implications for gamified tourism marketing strategies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the realm of heritage tourism, technology is playing a dual role of preservation and engagement. Ma et al. (&lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;) synthesize existing knowledge on technology integration in heritage tourism, identifying both its potential benefits and inherent ","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jtr.70025","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143884119","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}

{"title":"Advocating Sustainable Tourism in China: A Transitory, Top-Down Stakeholder Engagement Perspective","authors":"Serene Wai Tsz Tse,&nbsp;Vincent Wing Sun Tung","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70034","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Progression in sustainable tourism development in China is oftentimes situated in government-led, top-down approaches. Yet, limited research has examined how residents from emerging economies may react to these approaches. To address this gap, this study examines how Chinese Generation Z evaluates their government's efforts in driving community engagement toward sustainable tourism in China. Generation Z posts a stronger orientation concerning environmental issues that seek changes in the prevalence of sustainability within the community. Using in-depth, semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, Generation Z proposed transitory, top-down governance that involves the government, industry, community leaders, and the local community to advocate sustainable tourism in China. The Chinese government initiates national policies, industry produces sustainable products, and community leaders and individuals extend the promotion and reminders through informal and social bonding. This study contributes by expanding in the area of tourism governance and offers insights into community engagement in sustainable tourism.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143884118","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":"Psychological Factors Impacting Travel Decisions From China to the United States","authors":"Khandokar Istiak,&nbsp;William Cooper","doi":"10.1002/jtr.70030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70030","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The expenditures of foreign visitors represent a major source of export income for the US; therefore, the recent declining trend of Chinese travelers to the US is a blow to her budget deficit. To investigate the underlying reasons for the observed decline in the trend, this research examines the effect of psychological factors on Chinese travelers' decision to travel to the US. Using monthly data from 2017 to 2022, the research employs structural VAR models along with spillover analysis to conduct the investigation. The paper discovers that feelings of uncertainty, mood, nationalistic retaliation, and sentiment can significantly influence the volume of Chinese tourist arrivals to the US. Moreover, results show that these psychological factors have no robust effect on the number of Chinese student arrivals to the US. The study concludes that reducing “anti-Asian hate crimes” and “gun violence” may be conducive to increasing Chinese student enrollment in US universities.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51375,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism Research","volume":"27 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865802","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}