scholarly journals Determinants of Excursionists’ Satisfaction and Loyalty Towards Architectural Tourism in Ipoh Township, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Anna Manisha Rames ◽  
Tan Gek Siang ◽  
Yeo Sook Fern

This study examines the determinants of excursionists’ satisfaction and destination loyalty towards architectural tourism destination in Ipoh Township, since in view of its economic, social and cultural importance, there are limited studies focusing on tourist satisfaction and destination loyalty towards architectural tourism in the extant literature. In addition, the downturn of the tourism sector in Malaysia has mirrored in the state of Perak which raises an alarming signal to the state tourism authorities as domestic tourists are shifting away to tourism destinations in other states and cities in Malaysia. It is postulated that Destination Image, Authenticity, Safety of Destination and Cultural Differences as direct determinants of excursionists’ satisfaction and destination loyalty. Using convenience sampling technique, this study surveyed 250 excursionists who are visiting architectural tourism destination in Ipoh Township. The data were analysed to ensure the attainment of internal reliability before further analyses were conducted. Multiple linear regression analyses found that all determinants had a significant positive effect on excursionists’ satisfaction and destination loyalty. The findings suggest managerial implications to the tourism stakeholders in preserving the heritage and cultural value of the Ipoh Township. Limitations and suggestions for future research are also highlighted.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Eny Endah Pujiastuti ◽  
Sadeli Sadeli ◽  
Anisa Destiana

The purpose of this study is to understand the influence between Destination Image, Tourist Atraction, Tourist Satisfaction and Post Visit Behavioral Intention. In this study, a total of 115 effective questionnaires were collected which would then be processed using Structural Equating Modeling (SEM) which was operated using the AMOS application. The results of the study show that 1). Destination image has a significant effect on tourist satisfaction. 2). Tourist attraction has a significant effect on tourist satisfaction. 3). Destination image has a significant effect on the post visit behavior intention. 4). Tourist attraction has a significant effect on the post visit behavior intention. 5). Tourist satisfaction has a significant effect on the post visit behavior intention. 6). Destination image has an indirect effect on post visit intention behavior through tourist satisfaction. 7). Tourist attraction influences indirectly on post visit intention behavior through tourist satisfaction. Based on the results of the research, the research not only provides advice for the government tourism sector, but also provides direction for future research.


2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (7) ◽  
pp. 856-870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Hyeong Kim

The current study develops a theoretical model of the effect of memorable tourism experiences (MTEs) on behavioral intentions by examining the structural relationships between destination image (DI), tourist satisfaction, revisit intention, and word-of-mouth (WOM) publicity. The results show that MTEs influence future behavioral intentions both directly and indirectly through DI and tourist satisfaction. Moreover, MTEs are found to be the most influential determinant of behavioral intentions. Thus, the results challenge those practitioners and researchers who perceive visitor satisfaction to be the most important indicator of destination performance. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed based on the study results, and directions for future research are provided.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-152
Author(s):  
Rila Anggraeni

Cultural tourism destination has unique offerings compared with any other tourism sector because its cultural resource can attract visitors by giving them an authentic and novel cultural experience. However, there has been a lack of studies measuring cultural tourism destination equity, especially in Indonesia. This research aims to investigate the linkage of cultural tourism destination awareness, cultural tourism destination image, cultural tourism destination perceived quality, and cultural tourism destination loyalty. The data collected from 227 visitors of Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park Bali, Indonesia by using the convenience sampling method. The results show that there is a significant relationship between cultural tourism destination equity. The findings of this study provide a better understanding of the cultural tourism destination equity, which is insightful to increase the cultural tourism destination's sustainable development and competitive advantage.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 276
Author(s):  
Edy SUPRIYAD

The most popular tourist destination visited in Jakarta is Ragunan Zoo. Ragunan Zoo is a 147-hectare park and inhabited more than 2.009 animals and overgrown more than 20,000 trees to make the atmosphere cool and comfortable environment. The area was arranged and woke up and partly still developed into a modern Ragunan Zoo as the identity of the city of Jakarta, located in Ragunan, South Jakarta. The purpose of this research includes (1) To test among variables tourism destination parts, service quality has affect to destination loyalty (2) To test among variables tourism destination parts, service quality have affect to Satisfaction (3) To test the effect between variable satisfaction to the destination loyalty. The population in this study covers all tourist visited Ragunan Zoo. The sample in this study was taken using non-probability sampling method, with purposive sampling technique. The number of samples is 150 samples from tourists who have visited Ragunan Zoo. Dependent variable is destination loyalty and independent variable consists of tourism destination parts, service quality and intermediary variable is satisfaction. Analysis of data using Structural Equation Modeling with PLS software (Partial Least Square) The results obtained are (1) Tourism Destination Parts, Service Quality has significant effect to Tourist Destination Parts, while Service Quality has significant effect to Destination Loyalty (3) Tourist Satisfaction has no significant effect to Destination Loyalty at Ragunan Zoo.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 199-216
Author(s):  
Didem Kutlu ◽  
Hasan Ayyıldız

This study aims to investigate the impact of destination image on memorable tourism experience (MTE). We also analyzed the effect of memorable tourism experience on revisit intention. Since there is a limited number of studies on the relationship between destination image and MTE, this study will contribute to the literature. Non-probability convenience sampling method was used to select the sample. The research was conducted with a total of 707 tourists who visited Antalya, Turkey. The data obtained from the study were analyzed using SPSS 20 and LISREL 8.7 package programs. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to analyze the data in the study. Our results indicate that the dimensions of the destination image, namely natural attractions, cultural attractions, tourism infrastructure, and general infrastructure, significantly influence hedonism and local culture. However, dimensions of destination image partly affect novelty, involvement, meaningfulness, and knowledge. Regarding the second objective, the results revealed that MTE dimensions explained 21.9% of the variance in revisit intention. Since novelty is an important antecedent of MTE and revisits intention, novelty and initiatives related to the tourism sector should be constantly monitored. Destination management organizations could be contributed to the formation of MTE by increasing the activities such as festivals, competitions, exhibitions and encouraging tourists to participate in these activities. Other managerial implications are discussed based on the study results, and directions for future research are provided.


It is commonly understood within the tourism industry that the longer term success of a destination depends on visitor loyalty. While there have been extensive scholarly investigations of destination loyalty, there has been minimal empirical examination of the most critical determinants of loyalty within a single integrated model, particularly in the context of cultural destinations. To bridge this gap, this study investigates the direct influence of five factors on destination loyalty; destination image, destination awareness, perceived risks, perceived quality, and perceived value. The authors also provide new evidence about these relationships, with a focus on Petra one of the world’s most popular cultural-oriented destinations. Using a purposive sampling method, a total of 708 surveys were collected from international tourists who visited Petra between April and June 2019. It was found that all antecedents apart from perceived risks, had a positive impact on destination loyalty. Apart from extending knowledge about destination loyalty, this study provides key implications for practitioners and proposes a future research agenda.


2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
IpKin Anthony Wong ◽  
Yueying Hazel Xu ◽  
Xiuchang Sherry Tan ◽  
Huijun Wen

Planned events have been acknowledged to improve the image of a place. Although there are ample studies examining the destination image and tourist behaviors, this research focuses on the mediating effects of different destination images on the linkage between travel-specific event value and destination loyalty. In addition, this study seeks to advance the literature by addressing the mixed findings of event-induced destination image by examining the moderating effect of travel satisfaction. Moderated mediating effects of cognitive and affective destination images as well as the moderated indirect effect of event value are also tested. From a broader theoretical perspective, this study aims to advance the importance of event-induced destination image and the loyalty formation process by demonstrating the boundary condition of a trip based on tourist satisfaction.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Devin Cahya Triansya ◽  
Beta Budisetyorini

 AbstractThe continuous rapidly growth of tourism sector with the tight competition in the field of tourismmakes not all tourist destinations in the world always experience an increase in the number of tourist visits each year. Banjarmasin City, dubbed the “Kota Seribu Sungai” or "City of Thousand Rivers" and is known as the Thousand Rivers tourist destination has experiencedfluctuate number of tourist arrivals and tend to decline. The fluctuate number of tourist arrivalssourced from tourist visiting decisions can be influenced by various factors, including tourism destination productsand image. This study aims to see the effects of tourism destination products consisting of physical products, people, packages, and programsalsothe image of tourism destinations consisting of cognitive image and affective image on tourists visiting decision to the city of Thousand River Banjarmasin. The data obtained were taken by questionnaire to 123 tourists by accidental sampling. The results of the research were analyzed using multiple linear regression with two equations, namely (I) The influence of tourism destination products on tourist visiting decision and (II) The impact of tourism destination image on tourist visiting decision. The resultsfound the positive influence of tourism destination products to thetourist visiting decision of 54.5% and the image of tourism destination on the tourist visiting decision of 53.4% and the rest of 45.5% and 46.6% influenced by other factors not examined. The results of the analysis also showed the effect of tourism destination products variable partially consisting of physical products, packages, and programs have an effect on the decision of tourists while people have no influence. As for the variable image of tourism destinations in partial consisting of cognitive image and affective image affect the decision of tourists visiting to Kota Seribu Sungai Banjarmasin. 


1997 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyhmus Baloglu ◽  
David Brinberg

The destination image and positioning studies in tourism have been limited to those dealing with the image's perceptual or cognitive component. This study examined the applicability of Russel and his colleagues' proposed affective space structure to large-scale environments (i.e., tourism destination countries) as well as its potential as a positioning structure to study affective images of tourism destinations. The multidimensional scaling analysis of 11 Mediterranean countries along with proposed affective space structure indicated that Russel and his colleagues' proposed affective space can also be applied to places that are not perceived directly. It also showed potential for studying the affective image positioning of tourism destinations. The article concludes with some theoretical and practical implications and future research areas regarding tourism destination images.


2020 ◽  
pp. 135676672096974
Author(s):  
Gian Luca Casali ◽  
Yulin Liu ◽  
Angelo Presenza ◽  
Char-Lee Moyle

Destination familiarity is thought to critically influence tourists’ decision-making processes. Yet the role of familiarity in shaping tourists’ and residents’ image of, and loyalty to, a destination remains uncertain. This research tests a complex and holistic model of familiarity, affective, cognitive and overall images, and the conative behavioural intentions of visiting and recommending the destination for both residents and visitors in the context of the emerging tourism destination of Molise, Italy. The results reveal that residents and visitors differ in terms of their familiarity and intention to visit a place, with familiarity being less likely to influence residents’ intentions. There is heterogeneity between residents and visitors’ affective image and intention to visit, as well as between their overall image and intention to recommend Molise. Hence, unlike visitors, residents are more likely to respond to factual cognitive imaging, rather than emotional messaging, suggesting that shifting residents’ perceptions of place image requires a different approach to that of visitors. Future research should seek to confirm the relationships in a multi-destination study.


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