What is a Theme Park? A Synthesis and Research Framework

IF 4.4 3区 管理学 Q1 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research Pub Date : 2021-12-29 DOI:10.1177/10963480211069173
Zengxian Liang, Xiang Li
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Theme parks have attracted extensive scholarly attention within and outside the tourism literature. These parks have been studied from various stances, yet a uniform definition and integrated framework remain lacking for theme park research and practice. Based on a comprehensive review and research synthesis, this article defines a theme park as a dedicated space featuring five main characteristics: thematic identity, closed space with controlled access, hybrid consumption, performative labor, and merchandising. This article further considers multidisciplinary lenses in theme park studies, particularly in terms of how these five characteristics can be assessed. A research framework covering four domains (industry, tourists/visitors, environment, and impacts) is accordingly proposed to inspire theoretical advances, identify research gaps, promote relevant research, and facilitate managerial practices. This article encourages scholars to move beyond current empirical confines and shape the interdisciplinary future of theme park tourism research.
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什么是主题公园?综合与研究框架
主题公园在旅游文献内外引起了广泛的学术关注。这些公园从不同的角度进行了研究,但主题公园的研究和实践仍然缺乏统一的定义和完整的框架。在全面回顾和综合研究的基础上,本文将主题公园定义为一个具有五个主要特征的专用空间:主题身份、可控制进入的封闭空间、混合消费、表演性劳动和商品化。本文进一步考虑了主题公园研究中的多学科视角,特别是如何评估这五个特征。因此,提出了一个涵盖四个领域(行业、游客/访客、环境和影响)的研究框架,以启发理论进步,找出研究差距,促进相关研究,并促进管理实践。本文鼓励学者们超越目前的经验限制,塑造主题公园旅游研究的跨学科未来。
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Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research
Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JHTR) is an international scholarly research journal that publishes high-quality, refereed articles that advance the knowledge base of the hospitality and tourism field. JHTR focuses on original research, both conceptual and empirical, that clearly contributes to the theoretical development of our field. The word contribution is key. Simple applications of theories from other disciplines to a hospitality or tourism context are not encouraged unless the authors clearly state why this context significantly advances theory or knowledge. JHTR encourages research based on a variety of methods, qualitative and quantitative.
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