In the Eyes of the Beholder: The Effect of the Perceived Authenticity of Sanfang Qixiang in Fuzhou, China, among Locals and Domestic Tourists

Many historic and cultural heritage destinations have faced queries about authentic travel experiences and crises of commoditization related to tourism products. This study is based on the dyadic function of heritage destinations for both locals and domestic tourists: heritage as a spatial-temporal object for tourists, using authenticity as a theoretical framework. It examined the (1) effects of cultural motivations and prior knowledge on both object-based and existential authenticities, (2) effects of authenticity on destination experiences, and (3) moderating role of residential status on the relationship between authenticity and destination experience. The data were collected from 173 locals and 159 domestic tourists on site in the Sanfang Qixiang tourist district and analyzed using the SEM technique. The results indicated that cultural motivation and prior knowledge had significant effects on authenticity; however, only existential authenticity enhanced the destination experience, whereas object-based authenticity did not have an effect on the destination experience. In addition, residential status had a key moderating function in the relationship between the perception of authenticity and the destination experience. This study contributes to the literature by integrating the mutual gaze into heritage tourism literature and emphasizing the importance of a balance between authenticity and commoditization in heritage destination development in Asia. The findings hold some practical implications for the development of balanced management strategies to minimize potential conflicts and maximize user satisfaction with heritage tourism.

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How career expectations influence advancement: evidence from women in the hospitality industry

Tourism Review ◽

10.1108/tr-12-2019-0513 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Ting Liu ◽

Jie Gao ◽

Mingfang Zhu ◽

Yajun Qiu

Keyword(s):

Career Development ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Career Management ◽

Career Expectations ◽

Content Type ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to examine the role of women’s career expectations (CEs) in changes in their career advancement (CA) and to determine whether these changes were because of socio-demographic factors. Design/methodology/approach Multiple linear regression was used to measure the relationship between women’s CEs and CA, as well as the influences that socio-demographic factors (e.g. education) have on that relationship. Findings Results indicated that CEs had two dimensions (i.e. career rewards and career development) and that career reward expectations had a significantly higher effect on CA than career development expectations. Furthermore, women were very likely to set higher CEs and stronger desires for CA as they became older. Results also showed that education, working years and position level were significantly related to women’s CA. Practical implications This study provides new insight into which aspects of women’s CA can be boosted by CEs and how these aspects may be affected by socio-demographic factors. This study can help hotels design better career management strategies to achieve the desired results. The study also provides guidance for women’s career management activities. Originality/value This study considers women’s CEs in hotels. The results revealed two dimensions (i.e. career rewards and career development) of CEs and uncovered the influences of socio-demographic factors on women’s CA, for example, age, education, working years and position level.

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Moderating Role of Prior Knowledge on the Relationship between Mobile Travel Application Characteristics and Behavioral Intention

Journal of Tourism and Leisure Research ◽

10.31336/jtlr.2020.9.32.9.115 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (9) ◽

pp. 115-134

Author(s):

Kyung-Sik Woo ◽

Soo-Kil Yeum

Keyword(s):

Prior Knowledge ◽

Behavioral Intention ◽

Application Characteristics ◽

The Relationship ◽

Moderating Role

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Prior knowledge and social entrepreneurial venture creation: the mediating role of novelty ecosystem

World Journal of Entrepreneurship Management and Sustainable Development ◽

10.1108/wjemsd-04-2020-0031 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Isa Nsereko ◽

Samuel S. Mayanja ◽

Waswa Balunywa

Keyword(s):

Prior Knowledge ◽

Measurement Errors ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Venture Creation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the mediating role of novelty ecosystem in the relationship between prior knowledge and social entrepreneurial venture creation (SEVC) among community-based organizations (CBOs) in Uganda.Design/methodology/approachThe study is cross sectional and quantitative. Data were collected from CBO owner-managers. Mean, standard deviations, correlations and structural equation modeling were conducted to check the relationships among variables.FindingsResults show that both prior knowledge and novelty ecosystem are significantly associated with SEVC. Results further indicate that novelty ecosystem partially mediates the relationship between prior knowledge and SEVC.Research limitations/implicationsThe design was cross sectional in nature, thus limiting monitoring changes in knowledge and its effect on SEVC. The results should be interpreted as they are because there could be some endogeneity biases, which were not detected like measurement errors and failure to identify appropriate instruments.Originality/valueThis study provides an initial empirical evidence on the relationship between prior knowledge, novelty ecosystem and SEVC using evidence from a developing African country – Uganda. Mostly, this provides an initial evidence of the mediation role of novelty ecosystem in the relationship between prior knowledge and SEVC.

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The mediating role of place identity in the relationship between residents’ perceptions of heritage tourism and place attachment: the Macau youth experience

Journal of Heritage Tourism ◽

10.1080/1743873x.2015.1026908 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 344-356 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Louis Tze-Ngai Vong

Keyword(s):

Place Attachment ◽

Heritage Tourism ◽

Place Identity ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship

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Market Knowledge of SMEs in Business Online The Relationship With Engagement

10.31227/osf.io/8dtrh ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Sumitro Sarkum

Keyword(s):

Value Creation ◽

Business Performance ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Dynamic Capability ◽

Market Knowledge ◽

Marketing Function ◽

Operational Capabilities ◽

Online Business ◽

The Relationship

Market knowledge of the SME in online business requires a good relationship with employees, customers and the supply chain. Because it becomes very important in a marketing strategy to run the role of marketing function in achieving competitive advantage. It is an empirical need to explore marketing and operational capabilities. Through the view of Dynamic Capability (DC) and a conceptual model that produces several hypotheses from 250 SMEs firms are involved to answer the questionnaire. The results reveal that establishing an attachment for mutual value creation and sustainability can improve business performance. The findings also resulted in a new discourse in management strategies in order to minimize the ability of SMEs to carry out marketing functions in online businesses

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Mediating role of place identity in the relationship between place quality and user satisfaction in waterfronts: a case study of Penang, Malaysia

Journal of Place Management and Development ◽

10.1108/jpmd-08-2020-0083 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Mohd Ismail Isa ◽

Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali ◽

Siti Nursyahira Saad

Keyword(s):

User Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Outdoor Recreation ◽

Place Identity ◽

Urban Life ◽

Content Type ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Purpose One major challenge for urban planners and policymakers is how to strengthen and establish connections between humans and the environment. Evidence suggests that the physical characteristics of the environment enhance both place identity and user satisfaction. This study aims to investigate the mediating role of place identity in the relationship between place quality and user satisfaction in two waterfronts in Penang, Malaysia. However, only few studies have examined the impact of place quality on user satisfaction in waterfronts as natural outdoor recreation spaces. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 300 users was analysed via structural equation modelling, and results show that place quality is a second-order construct with three main dimensions. Findings These results support the theoretical findings in the literature that associate high place quality and place identity with user satisfaction. These results also support the mediating role of place identity in the relationship between place quality and satisfaction and can help policymakers create inclusive and attractive waterfronts that catalyse place identity and user satisfaction. Originality/value Place quality is an essential need for urban life with significant and extensive effects on the lives of residents nowadays. Organising physical activities can help attract more users to waterfronts and consequently increase their level of satisfaction. Local authorities, non-governmental organisations and local communities should also help in monitoring and maintaining the waterfronts.

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Refining the relationship between ingroup identification and identity management strategies in the sport context: The moderating role of gender and the mediating role of negative mood

Group Processes & Intergroup Relations ◽

10.1177/1368430210369680 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 639-652 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Iouri Bernache-Assollant ◽

Raphaël Laurin ◽

Patrick Bouchet ◽

Guillaume Bodet ◽

Marie-Françoise Lacassagne

Keyword(s):

Identity Management ◽

Negative Mood ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Ingroup Identification ◽

The Relationship ◽

Moderating Role

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Categorization of Events in Security Scenarios

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting ◽

10.1177/1541931213601063 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 60 (1) ◽

pp. 274-278 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Prashanth Rajivan ◽

Emmanouil Konstantinidis ◽

Noam Ben-Asher ◽

Cleotilde Gonzalez

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Prior Knowledge ◽

Significant Role ◽

Threat Level ◽

Security Event ◽

The Relationship

An essential skill in security involves categorizing events based on observed event attributes. That is, determining threat level and priority of the event when choosing an appropriate response action. To explore the basic mechanisms of learning and decision making, we conducted two experiments wherein participants were asked to categorize security events into four categories on the basis of the cues that define each event. Participants had no prior knowledge about the relationship between events and categories and through 128 categorization trials they had to learn the relationship between them using feedback received per trial in terms of rewards (higher reward for appropriate categorization). Results from the experiments demonstrate the significant role of task abstraction and experiment context in the categorization success. The effect of heuristics and knowledge on categorization performance was measured and compared. We conclude with recommendation for future experiments on learning and decision making in security event categorization.

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