Underpinning generational cohort analysis is the notion that formative experiences of each influence its members’ lifelong beliefs, values, and behavior. However, previous studies have failed to verify this notion. This study first do so, showing memories years a cohort’s present-day travel decision making. Focus groups an online survey Australian Baby Boomer, Generation X, Y consumers provided data for development testing model presented here. Structural equation modeling shows proposed...

An understanding of generational shifts in tourist behavior facilitates the effective prediction and accommodation future tourism trends. Such predictions are important if Asia-Pacific region is to reach its potential. This study investigates domestic travel motivations 632 Australian Baby Boomer, Generation X, Y travelers uncover each cohort’s mindset. Specifically, it considers how sociohistorical environment when members “came age” during adolescence (i.e., thus creating a generation),...

Purpose This review aims to discuss concepts and theories from cognitive psychology, identifies tourism studies applying them discusses key areas for future research. The paper demonstrate the usefulness of psychology understanding why tourists particularly pleasure travellers behaviour they exhibit. Design/methodology/approach reviews 165 papers literature regarding travel related consciousness, mindfulness, flow, retrospection, prospection, attention, schema memory, feelings emotions. are...

This study explores Chinese Generation Y’s perceptions of adventure tourism experiences and their reasoning in deciding to participate. Focus group interviews reveal that youths have a unique generational sociocultural perception participation activities. Much like Western counterparts, members China’s Y want experience the freedom international travel enables self-development maturity, but they also strong sense familial obligation distinctive cultural beliefs underpin consumer decision...

This narrative literature review advances understanding of travel vlogs as a critical component contemporary digital tourism marketing and highlights the transformation over past three decades. The paper explores role in modern practices proposes vlog ecosystem comprising actors: vlogger, viewer, destination marketer. is first to examine motivations interactions each these actors new model explain roles relationships. by examining existing gaps identifying future research opportunities...

The primary purpose of this research was to investigate how relationship marketing, specifically networking, used create sustainable event impacts in the context pre-event training for Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. investigation employed Parvatiyar and Sheth's (2000) process model marketing. Three case studies regional Australia were analysed with respect stakeholders pre-Games add breadth sustainability Games' impacts. Equally important, study addressed some lost opportunities economic...

International students represent a large and potentially lucrative market for various sectors of the tourism industry. Although previous empirical studies have examined this topic, most treated as homogeneous small sample sizes been norm. The present Australia-based study represents first large-scale investigation travel activities international students. size ( N = 4633) has allowed researchers to identify nationality-based differences between student behaviours factors that constrain their...

Tourism in Indonesia contributes to the economic growth and well-being of local communities. However, ensuring tourism sustainability is a primary challenge. This study aims explore sustainable management framework within context Merek District, North Sumatra, which has potential but declining visitors. The research applies mixed-methods approach evaluate three tourist destinations: Tongging, Sipiso-piso, Sapo Juma. evaluation results indicate that District does not meet established...

Though most long-haul Chinese travellers participate in group-based tours, many young are now travelling overseas to acquire educational qualifications. These 'study tourists' travel independently around their place of study, often accompanied by friends and relatives whom they hosting. Understanding the characteristics such independent behaviours may offer insights into China's future outbound market. This study 1400 studying Australia highlights distinctions between student youth more...

This study examines the volunteer legacy of a mega-sport event. An online, qualitative, open-ended questionnaire ( n = 15) and in-depth interviews 10) were administered to conducted with Sydney 2000 Olympic volunteers ascertain legacies that exist at least 10 years after completion The results show experience includes starting and/or rekindling career, development unique set skills abilities, nostalgia for atmosphere Games special emphasis on ideals Olympism. has been perpetuated via...

This study adopts a generational perspective to understand the shift in domestic and international travel motivations of Australians. In consideration largest most dominant consumers at present, Baby Boomer, Generation X Y cohorts, reveals significant differences between cohorts’ value perceptions, attitude intention associated with holidays. However, findings revealed no cohorts Australians’ perceptions towards The offers important insights for destination marketers seeking ways address...

This study seeks to understand how vlogger attributes, as defined in parasocial interaction (PSI) theory, can be used create a successful travel vlog and assist destination vacation marketing. Using social media content analysis, validated by the nominal group technique, found that vlogger's physical attractiveness is important, however, other factors including social, task, also influence of viewer. The credibility, attitude homophily, technology skills make more attractive. shows vloggers...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore congruency between the self-identity Baby Boomer, Generation X and Y consumers with generational label popularised identity each cohort. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using a mixed methods approach focus groups ( n =49) followed by an online survey =627) consumers. Focus group data thematically analysed. Descriptive, ANOVA factor analysis was conducted on data. Findings results show that most only have vague association...

The "10 New Balis" aims to duplicate the economic effects of tourism in Bali 10 new destinations Indonesia. Group interviews were conducted with Indonesian stakeholders (N = 22) investigate aspirations, deficits and tensions these destinations. Findings show that human capital development regional areas is needed avoid from top-down, elite-led development, as well training achieve sustainable livelihood outcomes. Tourism infrastructure also support but this needs be balanced by associated...

Engagement in tourist experiences is essential for destination development. However, how engagement generates positive psychological outcomes, such as well-being, remains underexplored. Consequently, drawing on an interpretivist paradigm, this study conducts in-depth focus groups with 23 tourism professionals to explore the mechanism through which enhanced and subsequently influences well-being. Findings indicate three key pull factors (accessible facilities, available information...