The Influence of Destination Image on Tourist Loyalty and Intention to Visit: Testing a Multiple Mediation Approach

Pakistan holds an important geographical status, but extremism and sabotage have severely damaged the tourism industry. In the present study, we examined the impact of destination image (DI) on tourist loyalty (TL) and intension to visit (IV) in Pakistan. Additionally, the study analyzed the mediation effects of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) and tourist satisfaction (TS) on these relationships. Data was collected from 780 tourists in Pakistan. We used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) to obtain the results. Our results demonstrated the positive relationships among DI, eWOM, TS, TL, and IV. This study also disclosed that eWOM has a partial mediation effect on the DI–TL relationship, and both eWOM and TS fully mediate the association between DI and IV. Hence, tourist satisfaction can be enhanced by eWOM and destination image, which directly effect tourist loyalty and intention to visit in Pakistan. The proposed framework and research findings will help stakeholders significantly to recognize the multi-facet association in the tourism industry of Pakistan. Testing the above relationships through multiple mediators is a relatively novel idea.

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Road Trip in China: The Mediation Effect of Perceived Value and Tourist Satisfaction on the Relationship between Destination Image and Loyalty

10.20944/preprints201611.0050.v1 ◽

2016 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bin Wang ◽

Zhaoping Yang ◽

Fang Han ◽

Hui Shi

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Perceived Value ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Destination Image ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Road Trip ◽

Destination Loyalty ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

The Relationship

This study aims to test a model linking destination image, perceived value, tourist satisfaction, and tourist loyalty. Based on a sample of 300 tourists travelling by car from the World Natural Heritage Site of Tianchi, China, a new model of destination image was explored and data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that perceived value and satisfaction are the direct antecedents of destination loyalty. Above all, perceived value and tourist satisfaction mediate the relationship between destination image and tourist loyalty. Finally, this study discusses the theoretical and management implications to boost the tourism industry in the car trip context.

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Road Trip in China: The Mediation Effect of Perceived Value and Tourist Satisfaction on the Relationship between Destination Image and Loyalty

10.20944/preprints201611.0050.v2 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Bin Wang ◽

Zhaoping Yang ◽

Fang Han ◽

Hui Shi

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Perceived Value ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Destination Image ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Road Trip ◽

Destination Loyalty ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

The Relationship

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Car Tourism in China: The Mediation Effect of Perceived Value and Tourist Satisfaction on the Relationship between Destination Image and Loyalty

10.20944/preprints201611.0050.v3 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Bin Wang ◽

Zhaoping Yang ◽

Fang Han ◽

Hui Shi

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Perceived Value ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Destination Image ◽

Destination Loyalty ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Heritage Site ◽

The Relationship

This study aims to test a model linking destination image, perceived value, tourist satisfaction, and tourist loyalty. Based on a sample of 300 tourists travelling by car from the World Natural Heritage Site of Tianchi, China, a new model of destination image was explored and data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results show that perceived value and satisfaction are direct antecedents of destination loyalty. Above all, perceived value and tourist satisfaction mediate the relationship between destination image and loyalty. Finally, this study discusses the theoretical and management implications of the findings in order to boost the tourism industry in the context of car trips.

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Relationship model among sport event image, destination image, and tourist satisfaction of Tour de Singkarak in West Sumatera

Journal of Economics Business and Accountancy Ventura ◽

10.14414/jebav.v18i1.386 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 91 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ratni Prima Lita ◽

Ma�ruf Ma�ruf

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Destination Image ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Image Perception ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sport Event ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

The Impact ◽

Event Image

Sport events Tour de Singkarak (TDS) can increase tourist arrivals to West Sumatera. At least at the time of execution, the majority of participants and team supporters (sports tourist) brings the families. Although there are claims about the arrival of tourists, it requires to see the impact of sports events TDS and comprehensive long-term basis to the West Sumatera image as a tourist destination (destination image) and its impact on tourist satisfaction. This study re-conceptualizes the interconnec-tedness among sport event image, tourist destination image, perception and the effect on tourists satisfaction. The investigation on this interconnection is expected to reveal empirically tested model. As an explanatory in nature, this study uses explanatory survey and cross sectional data. In total of 100 spectators of Tour de Singkarak in West Sumatera, they got involved in survey and they were taken by convenience sam-pling technique. Analysis of this data was done by using variance based structural equation modeling. It was found that sport event image and destination image signifi-cantly affect the satisfaction of spectators of Tour de Singkarak.

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MODELING TOURISTS’ SATISFACTION IN THE NATURE-BASED TOURIST DESTINATION USING STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING TECHNIQUE

GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites ◽

10.30892/gtg.37311-713 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 37 (3) ◽

pp. 814-822

Author(s):

Md. Shakhawat HOSSAIN ◽

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Md. Golam MOSTAFA ◽

Md. Alamgir HOSSAIN ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Destination Image ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

Revisit Intentions ◽

The Relationship ◽

Structured Questionnaire

The goal of this study is to show how satisfied tourists is of supreme significance to the tourism industry, particularly as it affects the future of a nature-based destination and explores the relationship among destination image, service quality, perceived value, tourist satisfaction, word-of-mouth, and revisit intentions of tourists. The 292 survey data was obtained via a structured questionnaire from tourists who visited the Haor region, Bangladesh and structural equation modeling (SEM) is used to test the hypothetical paths. Six hypotheses were accepted, and one is rejected. Tourism stakeholders can find important knowledge and they can satisfy tourists, which is likely by improving destination.

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Egypt’s perceived destination image and its impact on tourist’s future behavioural intentions

International Journal of Tourism Cities ◽

10.1108/ijtc-12-2018-0105 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 449-466 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hany Ragab ◽

Abeer A. Mahrous ◽

Ahmed Ghoneim

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Destination Image ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Content Type ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

Exploratory Factor Analyses ◽

Global Tourism ◽

Destination Management Organizations ◽

The Impact

Purpose There is a substantial body of the literature on the role of destination image in tourist’s future behavior, however, the majority of these studies were conducted in “Sun-and-Sand” destinations, and only a few studies have addressed this research topic in “Historical-and-Cultural” destinations context. The purpose of this paper is to fill this gap by investigating the impact of Egypt’s perceived destination image – as one of the most famous cultural and historical destinations in the global tourism arena – and tourist satisfaction on tourists’ future behavioral intentions. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a mixed methodology (a combination of survey questionnaire based on a quota sample from 400 tourists, as well as semi-structured interviews with tourists from different nationalities). Data were analyzed using exploratory factor analyses, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Findings The results related to the impact of the perceived destination image are discussed. Also, some practical implications related to destination management organizations are highlighted. Originality/value The study contributes theoretically and empirically to destination image literature, by improving the understanding of the multi-dimensional nature of destination image and its impact on revisit intention and word-of-mouth recommendation. Also, it helps in guiding Egypt’s destination image management activities to rebuild Egypt’s image as a safe destination for all the world’s travelers.

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The Impact of Tourism Destination Image on Tourist Behavioral Intention through Tourist Satisfaction: Evidence from the Ramelau Mountain, Timor-Leste

Timor Leste Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.51703/bm.v3i1.33 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 46-59

Author(s):

Remigia Maria Jeronimo Viana ◽

Estanislau De Sousa Saldanha ◽

Domingos M.B. Barreto

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Intention ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Destination Image ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

Timor Leste ◽

The Government ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

The objectives of the research are to investigate the influence of destination image and tourist satisfaction on tourist behavioral intention, and to test the mediation effect of tourist satisfaction on the relationship between destination image and tourist behavioral intention. Using accidental sampling method, 400 tourists visited Ramelau Mountain participated in the survey by filling up the prepared questionnaires. While Smart-PLS 3.1 was used for data analysis. The result of the research demonstrates that tourist destination image and tourist satisfaction positively and significantly influences tourist behavioral intention, and tourist satisfaction significantly influences the relationship between destination image and behavioral intention. Empirically the research helps enrich studies on tourist destinations with tourist behavioral intention in countries that just start developing their tourism industry. This study also assists the government in developing natural attractions, culture, infrastructure, facility, accessibility, value, and price to change tourist behavioral intention to visit and revisit, and to recommend tourist destinations to other people.

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KONFLIK DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN

Jurnal Riset Manajemen dan Bisnis (JRMB) Fakultas Ekonomi UNIAT ◽

10.36226/jrmb.v3i3.162 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 431-440

Author(s):

Santi Retno Sari

Keyword(s):

Leadership Style ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Managerial Practices ◽

Research Findings ◽

Job Levels ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship ◽

Practical Implications

The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships to which leadership style (task and relations oriented leadership) moderate the impact of conflict on employee performance. Data were collected from 92 employees in different job levels. Partial least squares variance-based structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the relationship in the models. The results showed that task and relation conflict was associated with employee performance. The research findings also showed that leadership styles moderated the relationship between conflict and employee performance. This study offers implications for managerial practices. Practical implications and suggestions described in the paper Keywords: leadership style, conflict, performance.

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Impact of Entrepreneurship Extracurricular Activities and Inspiration on Entrepreneurial Intention: Mediator and Moderator Effect

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/21582440211032174 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 215824402110321

Author(s):

Thuy Thu Nguyen ◽

Linh Thi Phuong Nguyen ◽

Hoa Thi Thanh Phan ◽

Anh Trong Vu

Keyword(s):

Extracurricular Activities ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Entrepreneurial Intention ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Moderator Effect ◽

Technical Students ◽

Research Findings ◽

Direct And Indirect Impacts ◽

Indirect Impacts ◽

The Impact

This empirical study proposed a comprehensive model testing the direct and indirect impacts of entrepreneurship extracurricular activities and entrepreneurship inspiration on students’ entrepreneurial intention. With the sample consisting of 640 students from 11 universities in Vietnam, the study used structural equation modeling analysis approach. The results revealed that entrepreneurship extracurricular activities and entrepreneurship inspiration are significantly related to students’ entrepreneurial intention, and entrepreneurship self-efficacy partially mediates these relations. The impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention differs across the field of study. Technical students generally get more benefits from entrepreneurship educational activities than business and economics students do. The research findings recommended some implications for fostering graduates’ entrepreneurship in emerging countries.

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Maternal Distress/Coping and Children's Adaptive Behaviors During the COVID-19 Lockdown: Mediation Through Children's Emotional Experience

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2020.587833 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Serena Petrocchi ◽

Annalisa Levante ◽

Federica Bianco ◽

Ilaria Castelli ◽

Flavia Lecciso

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Positive Emotions ◽

Online Survey ◽

Emotional Experience ◽

Psychological Impact ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Distance Measures ◽

Maternal Distress ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

The Impact

The present study focused on the psychological impact that the lockdown due to coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) had on families in Italy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Italian government imposed a strict lockdown for all citizens. People were forced to stay at home, and the length of the lockdown was uncertain. Previous studies analyzed the impact of social distance measures on individuals' mental health, whereas few studies have examined the interplay between the adults' functioning, as parents, during this period and the association with the child's adjustment. The present study tested if maternal distress/coping predicts children's behaviors during the COVID-19 lockdown, hypothesizing a mediation effect via children's emotional experience. Participants were 144 mothers (Mage = 39.3, 25–52, SD = 5.6) with children aged 5–10 years (Mage = 7.54, SD = 1.6, 82 boys); mothers answered to an online survey. Results indicated that mothers with higher exposure to COVID-19 showed higher levels of distress and higher display of coping attitudes, even if in the structural equation modeling model, the COVID-19 exposure was not a predictor of mothers' distress. Compared with mothers with good coping skills, mothers with higher stress levels were more likely to attribute negative emotions to their children at the expense of their positive emotions. Moreover, children's emotions acted as mediators between maternal distress/coping and children's adaptive/maladaptive behaviors. In conclusion, it is important to support parents during pandemic emergence, by providing them with adequate information to manage the relationship with their children, to reduce their level of distress and to enhance their coping abilities.

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