A5085325322- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
- Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
- Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
- Religious Tourism and Spaces
- Hospitality and Tourism Education
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Cultural Industries and Urban Development
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Conferences and Exhibitions Management
- Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
- Place Attachment and Urban Studies
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Museums and Cultural Heritage
- Media, Gender, and Advertising
- Sex work and related issues
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- Halal products and consumer behavior
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
University of Waikato
2014-2024
University of British Columbia
2024
Columbia University
2024
University College Dublin
2023
Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
2023
ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course
2022
The University of Melbourne
2022
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
2022
Beijing Union University
2022
University of Portland
2021
This article evaluates a theoretical model based on hypothesized relationships among four constructs, namely, destination image, place attachment, personal involvement, and visitors’ satisfaction as antecedents of loyalty. These are explored for sample 705 international visitors staying in hotels the island Mauritius. Confirmatory factor analysis is used initially to ascertain dimensions various constructs but also assess convergent discriminant validity measurement items. The structural...
There has been exponential growth in the number of studies destination image appearing tourism literature. However, few have addressed issues positioning analysis and role affective perceptions. This article analyzes market positions held by a competitive set destinations through comparison cognitive, affective, conative Cognition was identified trialing factor analytic adaptation importanceperformance analysis. Affect measured using an response grid, while conation gauged stated intent to...
This study reports an application in the hospitality industry of SERVQUAL model developed by Parasuraman, Zeithaml and Berry. Although originally for within financial services sector, is designed to measure those components service that generate satisfaction five dimensions. identified existence gaps between clients' management perceptions attributes hotel, client expectation perception offered. It argued these a source dissatisfaction with provided. Factor analysis dimensions explaining 78...
Using qualitative research techniques, this paper explores the relationship between 'push' and 'pull' factors of a destination influence nationality on these factors. These relationships were explored for sample 103 international tourists to Mauritius. The data analysed by using (a) thematic analysis (b) an text programme, CatPac. results indicated specific motives, cognitive affective images it was also found that has strong variables. Different motives visiting Mauritius exist different...
Purpose Angiosarcoma is a rare aggressive endothelial cell cancer with high mortality. Isolated reports suggest immune checkpoint inhibition efficacy in angiosarcoma, but no prospective studies have been published. We report results for angiosarcoma treated ipilimumab and nivolumab as cohort of an ongoing study. Methods This prospective, open-label, multicenter phase II clinical trial (1 mg/kg intravenously every 6 weeks) plus (240 mg 2 metastatic or unresectable angiosarcoma. Primary...
This article analyzes data derived from conversations with varying groups of residents and visitors in New Zealand reference to Auckland as a visitor destination. What emerges is complex, hierarchical pattern imagery place, it suggested that underlying dimensions are two continua, friendly versus tense/frustrating/threatening exciting relaxing. It cognition factor influencing image complexity affective response; hence, images may be both specific place characteristics respondents. discusses...
The tourist experience is corporeal and multisensory. Tourism organizations, therefore, need to pay attention the sensual content of promotional messages conveyed potential tourists provide incentives for seeking enriched experiences place. Together with other image formation agents, travelogues (travel articles published in newspapers magazines) offer information on prompt imagination about destinations that help frame visitors' expectations influence their subsequent travel decisions...
This study uses content analysis to identify the perceived destination image held by Chinese tourists New Zealand. In this study, qualitative is primary mode of analysis, but quantitative methods are used as a support. The findings reveal main components Zealand, tourists, being possession protected ecological environment, variety activities, and highly developed society with “Pakeha” culture. also indicates that cultural norms play an important role in process perception formation...