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Projected Versus Organic: Mapping Destination Image Congruence

International Journal of Tourism Research, Volume 28, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the alignment of three distinct images—Overt Induced I, Overt Induced II, and Organic—pertaining to a tourism destination. Using a comprehensive content analysis of various sources, including strategic marketing materials from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, promotional brochures from leading tour operators, and ...
Tan Vo‐Thanh, Duc Sinh Hoang, Thi Nhu Hoa Nguyen, Van Ha Luong, Mustafeed Zaman, Erose Sthapit   +5 more
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Edible Heritage, Enduring Brands: The Role of Culinary Experiences in Destination Engagement

International Journal of Tourism Research, Volume 28, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT This study explores how multidimensional culinary heritage experiences (CHEs) influence tourists' engagement with destination brands. Drawing on the stimulus‐organism‐response framework and social identity theory, the research examines the serial mediation of cultural uniqueness, cultural pride, and cultural identity, with perceived ...
Heng Chu, Chunli Ji, Catherine Prentice, Furong Tian   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gastronomic Festival Attribute and Customer Engagement to Customer Delight Through Customer Experience and Social Interaction Value

Jurnal Pendidikan Ilmu Sosial, 2021
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of gastronomic festival attributes and customer engagement on customer delight as measured by the Customer Value Experience and social interaction. Two independent variables are used in this analysis: Gastronomic Festival Attributes and Customer Engagement.
Gitasiswhara, Gitasiswhara, Nurriyati, Ratih, Gaffar, Vanessa, Wibowo, Lili Adi, Abdullah, Taufik   +4 more
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When AI Meets Festivals: How eWOM Mediates the Route to Memorable Experiences and Well‐Being

International Journal of Tourism Research, Volume 28, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how festival‐goers interact and share experiences. This study investigates how perceptions of AI technologies (informativeness, accessibility, interactivity, personalization, and security) affect electronic word‐of‐mouth (eWOM) at music festivals and whether eWOM mediates the link between perceived AI ...
João M. Lopes, Filipe Silva, Ilda Massano‐Cardoso   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antecedents and Outcomes of Customer Experience: The Case of Wine Festivals

International Journal of Tourism Research, Volume 28, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT This study investigates visitors' cognitive and behavioural processes in the context of a wine festival, adopting the Stimulus‐Organism‐Response (SOR) theoretical framework to examine how internal and external stimuli can influence customer experience and response.
Giorgio Mina, Giovanni Peira, Alessandro Bonadonna   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gentrification Everywhere? Delinking Culture‐Led Regeneration From Gentrification

The Developing Economies, Volume 64, Issue 1, Page 40-56, March 2026.
ABSTRACT This paper challenges the prevalent use of “gentrification” (shishen hua [士紳化/仕紳化] or jinshen hua [縉紳化]) as a catch‐all critique of culture‐led regeneration and neighborhood transformations, including rent increases and shifts in aesthetic and tastes, in Sinophone Asia and beyond.
Desmond Hok‐Man Sham
wiley   +1 more source

A Cross‐National Analysis of Sustainable Wine Tourism From the Perspective of Wineries

International Journal of Tourism Research, Volume 28, Issue 1, January/February 2026.
ABSTRACT To assess the impact of sustainability on wine tourism and its individual measures, an international mixed‐methods study was conducted. A qualitative survey of 24 producers and an online survey of 1580 wineries was carried out. The aim was to analyse the importance of sustainable development, understand the attitudes of producers and identify ...
Gergely Szolnoki, Maximilian Tafel, Anne‐Christin Stelter, Niklas Ridoff, Calle Nilsson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utilization of Lake Toba culinary identity for gastronomic tourism development

Journal of Applied Sciences in Travel and Hospitality
This research explores the potential of gastronomic tourism in the Lake Toba region of Indonesia, focusing on the unique culinary identity and traditions of the Batak tribe. Batak culinary practices are firmly rooted in local traditions and environmental
Cecep Ucu Rakhman, Arini Shofi Elmia, Sondjana Ali Suganda, Ahmad Esa Abdul Rahman   +3 more
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TorreviejaSensing: A Social Sensing Approach for Real‐Time Sustainable Tourism Monitoring in Coastal Cities

IET Smart Cities, Volume 8, Issue 1, January/December 2026.
This study introduces TorreviejaSensing, a social sensing approach for real‐time monitoring of tourism in coastal cities using user‐generated online content. The system combines topic modelling, sentiment analysis and a retrieval‐augmented generation (RAG) model to extract and synthesise insights from geolocated digital traces.
José Giner Pérez de Lucia, Julio Fernández Pedauyé, Marco A. Celdrán Bernabeu, José Norberto Mazón, José M. Cecilia   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

GASTRONOMIC TOURISM IN ROMANIA

Annals of the University of Oradea: Economic Science
Gastronomy, a fundamental component of culture, has become a significant criterion in choosing a tourist destination, playing a crucial role in the development of local economies.
Afrodita BORMA
doaj   +1 more source