International Journal of Tourism Research最新文献

Cultural differences significantly shape tourists' psychological and behavioral responses. This study investigates how perceived cultural distance influences tourist engagement, memorable tourism experiences, and well-being—both hedonic and eudaimonic—in the context of ethnic minority tourism. Based on 527 valid survey responses from recent visitors to ethnic minority destinations in China, the findings reveal that cultural distance positively affects engagement and experience, which in turn enhance well-being. Tourist engagement and memorable experiences mediate the relationship between perceived cultural distance and well-being. The study contributes to tourism and consumer psychology literature by clarifying the complex effects of cultural difference and offers practical insights for tourism operators and policymakers.

Market segmentation is essential in tourism research for identifying distinct tourist groups and tailoring tourism services accordingly. While numerous studies have examined the segmentation strategies for various tourist demographics, the segmentation of vulnerable tourists with chronic diseases, such as dementia, remains significantly under-investigated. This study represents the first attempt to classify tourists with chronic diseases based on their outbound tourism motivations, using dementia as an example. Employing a mixed-methods approach (i.e., qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys), this study identified three different segments among 214 individuals with mild dementia: the health and life quality enhancement type, the all-round engagement type, and the life enjoyment and family-oriented type. These three clusters exhibited notable sociodemographic differences, particularly in occupation, preferred travel type, and travel time. The findings reveal the diverse travel motivations within this vulnerable population, offering valuable insights for stakeholders, including academics, tourism providers, policymakers, and caregivers, to develop dementia-friendly tourism experiences.

Intra-destination tourism mobility is an essential issue for destinations, especially for car-dominant rural areas. This study focuses on a lakeside destination (i.e., Lake Balaton, Hungary). This empirical research mainly intends to (1) map intra-destination mobility patterns, (2) examine the roles of socio-demographics and trip patterns, and (3) identify intra-destination mobility networks by transport mode. On the basis of a quantitative survey administered to leisure travellers, intra-destination movements are measured. The results show that mobility paths are impacted by transport infrastructure availability as well as a small number of socio-demographics and trip patterns. Leisure tourism has demonstrated limited potential for sustainable transport solutions and has a limited combination of transport modes. With respect to the destinations visited, the study confirmed shore area dominance. This research contributes valuable insights for policy-makers, destination managers, and industry stakeholders seeking to promote responsible tourism practices.

Drawing on the cognitive–affective–behavioral framework, this study aims to explore tourists' reactions toward red tourism with a mixed-method approach. Specifically, given the clash of the scale of country attachment and patriotism, in Study 1, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted to confirm these two scales; then, a model linking self-congruity (higher-order), country attachment, patriotism, and intention to continue to participate in red tourism was tested. The findings indicate that there is a positive link between self-congruity, tourists' country attachment, patriotism, and intention to continue to participate in red tourism. Semi-structured follow-up interviews were performed in Study 2 to further confirm and explain the results in Study 1. We found that tourists conduct congruence assessments pre-, during, and post- a red trip, and the situational elements trigger tourists to think about “self,” eliciting country attachment and patriotism toward the country progressively, which ultimately affects subsequent behavioral practices.

Tourism in low-density and peripheral areas presents a paradox: while visitors seek sustainable, relaxing experiences, they often rely on high-emission private transport. This Special Issue brings together 13 papers that deepen our understanding of sustainable mobility in nonurban tourism. Contributions include conceptual frameworks, empirical analyses, and planning proposals. The first two sets of papers examine sustainability challenges in transport and the behavioral factors influencing tourists’ mobility choices. A third group presents grounded case studies with practical proposals, while a final set explores the interplay between tourism planning and infrastructure at the destination level. Collectively, these studies highlight sustainable mobility in rural tourism as both a critical challenge and a dynamic research frontier. Given the underdeveloped state of rural transport policy in many countries, especially regarding tourism, this Special Issue calls for ongoing research and targeted policy action to foster equitable, inclusive, and sustainable mobility that benefits both residents and visitors.

Understanding the processes that facilitate a desire to repeat a trip is crucial in explaining the motivational state and decision-making of future tourists. Psychologically satisfied individuals tend to positively evaluate their trip and return to the same place(s) when a post-trip desire arises. In this research, the satisfaction of autonomy, relatedness, and competence positively predicted the quality of a trip, which affected the desire to repeat the trip. Such desire further influenced temporal revisit intentions. Relationships between three fulfilled needs and temporal revisit intentions were serially mediated by the quality of a trip and the desire to repeat the trip. Indirect effects consistently existed regarding short-, medium-, and long-term revisit intentions. This research extended existing theorization by addressing research gaps in relation to the antecedents and consequences of a post-trip desire. Findings provide useful insights into designing and using experiential products and cues that facilitate the post-trip desire and visit.

Following the turbulences caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the tourism industry continues to be challenged by post-pandemic uncertainties. This study sought to explore travel risk perceptions and adaptive behavioural intention among Australian Generations Y and Z in the ‘new normal’. To achieve this, a conceptual framework was developed, integrating the Theory of Planned Behaviour, Protection Motivation Theory, and Risk-as-Feelings Theory, and was empirically examined using a dataset of 380 responses obtained from an online survey. The results of structural equation modelling supported the associations between cognitive-affective risk perceptions, attitude, subjective norms, coping appraisal, and adaptive behavioural intention. Furthermore, the findings confirmed the mediating roles of affective risk perception and coping appraisal and underscored the impact of generational differences on affective risk perception. Finally, theoretical and practical implications were discussed, together with limitations and future research directions.