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Pet influencer marketing appeal in hotel booking: Exploring the power of message appeal and boundary conditions
Influencer marketing, as a booming phenomenon, has huge potential for marketing research and practices. This paper tackles the topic of pet influencers on social media, more specifically, dog influencers on Instagram, to examine their effectiveness in guiding hotel guests’ booking intention. Two experiments were conducted to investigate the joint effects of message appeal and prior experience (Study 1, n = 129) and message appeal and perceived attractiveness (Study 2, n = 255) on hotel booking intention. The findings reveal that individuals with less experience are more influenced by rational messages, while those with more experience show no significant preference. Additionally, rational messages are more effective when perceived attractiveness is low. This research fills a gap in understanding the effectiveness of pet influencer marketing and its nuances, providing valuable insights for marketers in the era of social media, particularly in leveraging the unique appeal of pet-human relationships through online marketing tools.
期刊介绍:
The International Journal of Hospitality Management serves as a platform for discussing significant trends and advancements in various disciplines related to the hospitality industry. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including human resources management, consumer behavior and marketing, business forecasting and applied economics, operational management, strategic management, financial management, planning and design, information technology and e-commerce, training and development, technological developments, and national and international legislation.
In addition to covering these topics, the journal features research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and analyses of business practices within the hospitality industry. It aims to provide readers with valuable insights and knowledge in order to advance research and improve practices in the field.
The journal is also indexed and abstracted in various databases, including the Journal of Travel Research, PIRA, Academic Journal Guide, Documentation Touristique, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Abstracts, Lodging and Restaurant Index, Scopus, CIRET, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. This ensures that the journal's content is widely accessible and discoverable by researchers and practitioners in the hospitality field.