Research on the Tourist Behavior Characteristics of Folk Belief Cultural Tourism

2019 ◽

pp. 316

Author(s):

I Nyoman Agus Wira Prabawa ◽

I Nyoman Sunarta ◽

I Gusti Ayu Oka Suryawardani

Keyword(s):

Cultural Tourism ◽

Tourist Attraction ◽

Motivation Theory ◽

Main Motivation ◽

Pull Factor ◽

Recreational Activities ◽

Tourist Behavior ◽

Nature And Culture ◽

Two Factors ◽

Push Factor

Pura Tirta Empul is a tourist attraction located in Gianyar regency of Bali. As a tourist attraction that provides nature and culture, Tirta Empul Temple is visited by many tourists, especially foreign tourists. Tirta Empul Temple becomes the locus in this research. The purposes of this study are to determine the motivation of tourists, characteristics / typology of tourists, and the behavior of tourists who visit Tirta Empul Temple. The theory used in this research is motivation theory that is divided into two factors, namely pull factor and push factor. While the concepts used are concept of cultural tourism, concept of motivation, concept of tourist typology, and concept of tourist’s behavior.The results showed that the main motivation of tourists in visiting Tirta Empul Temple is dominated by two factors, namely natural and cultural attractions and the desire for relaxation. While the typology of tourists, tourists who visit Tirta Empul Temple mostly are sightseeing tourists. As for the tourist behavior especially about the tourst’s activity is divided into two, namely activities related to religious and recreational activities. The number of tourist’s expenditure is not too much and the majority of tourist said their intent not to return. Keywords: motivation, typology, tourist behavior, tirta, empul

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The Impact of Low-Carbon Service Operations on Responsible Tourist Behavior: The Psychological Processes of Sustainable Cultural Tourism

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12124943 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (12) ◽

pp. 4943 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shu-Hsien Chang ◽

R. J. Hernández-Díaz ◽

Wei-Shuo Lo

Keyword(s):

Secondary Data ◽

Service Operations ◽

Online Reviews ◽

Cultural Tourism ◽

Small Island ◽

Psychological Processes ◽

Demand Side ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Tourist Behavior ◽

The Impact

This paper explores the impact of low-carbon service operations on responsible tourist behavior within sustainable cultural tourism. A proposed conceptual framework is used to examine this largely ignored situation through the case study of Xiao Liuqiu Island. The small island in Taiwan reveals a previously understudied phenomenon in sustainable island tourism. The psychological processes connecting cultural and cross-cultural experiences with sustainable tourism are explored using primary and secondary data collected through in-depth interviews of domestic tourists and online reviews of foreign tourists, respectively. Data analysis reveals the significant result that sustainable island tourism comprises two important elements: a supply and a demand side of a destination. The supply side describes low-carbon service operations—which include food, lodging, and ecological tourist activities—while the demand side reflects tourist behaviors—expressed through cognition, emotion, and motivation as well as authenticity. In addition, this paper makes an important contribution to management by emphasizing the need for careful attention to tourism psychology, particularly in natural and ecological environments that use tourism as a marketing strategy in cultural ecosystems services (CES).

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Cultural Tourism Behaviors: Enhancing the Influence of Tourists’ Perceptions on Local Thai Food and Culture

The Open Psychology Journal ◽

10.2174/1874350101811010184 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 184-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Urapree Prapasawasdi ◽

Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij ◽

Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul ◽

Laphasrada Changkaew ◽

Muhammad Saadi

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Local Community ◽

Local Food ◽

Perceived Value ◽

Cultural Tourism ◽

Tourist Behavior ◽

Food And Culture ◽

Depth Interviews

Background:Tourist behavior plays a principle role in preserving the cultural heritage and supporting the economy of the local community. Local food is a significant factor for tourists and an important cultural aspect distinguishing one country from one another. To understand tourists' food decision making, this study investigates tourists’ perceptions of local food.Methods:A mixed-method methodology used a concurrent transformative strategy. Qualitative research comprised in-depth interviews conducted with 15 local food specialists and 10 tourists; quantitative comprised survey structured questionnaires with a sample of 400 tourists travelling in Chiangmai, Thailand.Findings:The result revealed that tourists’ perceptions comprising attitude, subject norm, perceived value and expectation factors positively affected the perception toward local food information. Regression analysis suggested that the four variables contributed 53.4% to the variation of local food. By employing the standardized coefficients as mentioned, the linear regression model was Y = 0.424A-0.201S+0.428E+0.234P.Conclusion:Four factors affected tourists’ perceptions towards local food as follows: (1) expectation towards local food informationviamedia, (2) attitude of tourists towards local food, (3) perceived value of local food with the benefit, belief and nutrition of local food, and (4) subject norm towards local food; local food experts influence to tourists. All the factors lead tourists to perceive in local food and culture.

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The impact of cultural tourism experience on electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM) and destination image

Diponegoro International Journal of Business ◽

10.14710/dijb.3.2.2020.68-79 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 68-79

Author(s):

Ardiwansyah Nanggong ◽

Ali Mohammad

Keyword(s):

Word Of Mouth ◽

Cultural Tourism ◽

The Body ◽

Destination Image ◽

Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽

Tourist Behavior ◽

Tourism Experience ◽

Destination Attractiveness ◽

Managerial Implications ◽

The Impact

Tourism experience is considered highly essential in tourism studies but less attention to research has focused on cultural tourism experiences whereas has its idiosyncratic compared to other types of tourism. This study investigated the interrelationship among cultural tourism experiences, electronic word of mouth, and destination image. Empirical analysis based on data collected through online questionnaires from 134 tourists have been visited the religious-cultural tourism village Bongo in Gorontalo. PLS-SEM conducted to data analysis which showed that cultural tourism experience positively impacts on destination image and electronic word of mouth, also electronic word of mouth influence destination image. This research contributes to the body of knowledge on the role of tourism experience and its impact on future tourist behavior in the cultural tourism context. The theoretical and managerial implications of these findings are beneficial in designing strategies to leverage destination attractiveness

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Characteristics and behaviors of anti-gun and pro-gun travelers

Tourism Review ◽

10.1108/tr-01-2019-0002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 75 (2) ◽

pp. 347-368

Author(s):

Sevil Sönmez ◽

Asli D.A. Tasci

Keyword(s):

Perceived Risk ◽

Survey Design ◽

Visitor Experience ◽

Content Type ◽

Perceived Safety ◽

Tourist Behavior ◽

Visitor Satisfaction ◽

The Usa ◽

Gun Laws ◽

Behavior Characteristics

Purpose Despite ample attention to perceived risk and its consequences on tourist behavior, characteristics of travelers who are anti-gun or pro-gun have received little attention in tourism literature. This study aims to investigate anti-gun and pro-gun attitudes and their correlates for Florida, a state with relatively relaxed gun laws as well as significant tourism activity. Design/methodology/approach Qualtrics survey design tools were used to design a structured questionnaire, which was then administered to a random sample of registered survey takers on MTurk. A total of 1,692 cases were analyzed with SPSS Version 24.0. Findings Results revealed that gender, education level, ethnicity, visitor experience, and personality traits of emotion-based decision-making and risk-seeking influence travelers’ tendency for anti-gun or pro-gun attitudes toward Florida as a destination. In turn, these attitudes were found to be related to perception of risks in Florida, its perceived safety and desirability as a travel destination and visitor satisfaction and likelihood of repeat visitation. Originality/value Leniency in gun laws has been a concern for the safety in the USA for local residents and tourists alike; however, there is a lack of attention on the characteristics of anti-gun and pro-gun individuals and their likely behavior related to a tourist destination with relaxed gun laws. Thus, the current study investigated who are likely to be anti-gun or pro-gun and what are their likely behaviors towards such a destination, Florida in the USA. The current study initiates this dialogue to explore uncharted territory in tourism research.

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