This study develops a conceptual model by integrating social exchange theory (SET), emotional solidarity theory, and community attachment. Empirically, the tests adequacy of in predicting residents' perceptions their support for festival development Macao. Confirmatory factor analysis structural equation modeling are used data analysis. Results indicate that perceived positive impacts influenced attachment; can be solidarity, attachment, impacts, both negative. However, relationship between...

ABSTRACT To maximize the benefits to stakeholders in Macao, sustainability of Macao tourism was examined by assessing economic, socio‐cultural and environmental impacts tourism, visitor satisfaction level community involvement local planning from 2002 2009, through use primary secondary data. The results revealed that did bring both positive negative community. Visitor found be moderate. Channels for participation development were also lacking. paper suggests sustainable development, needs...

This study aims to investigate the authenticity-nostalgia nexus in food tourism experiences. Analysis of a convenience sample 399 tourists visiting Hong Kung Night Market, local night market Macao, revealed that both perceived and atmosphere authenticity can trigger nostalgic emotion, which turn enhances attitudes toward gastronomy destination image, thus alluring return. Furthermore, influence on emotions is stronger for more experienced tourists. The results suggest authentic cues should...

Although a number of studies examined local communities' perceived quality life (QOL) related to tourism development, little research has directly investigated the objective measures residents' QOL. This article used China as case examine how development relates and possibly impacts QOL at regional level. Specifically, study explored whether significant differences exist among three groups provinces with varying levels in relation 17 indicators The source data mainly consisted National...

The purpose of this study was to test the structural relationship between hotel brand personality and loyalty. Brand loyalty conceptualized as a three-dimensional construct along continuum: affective loyalty, conative behavioral This proposed that customers' perception has positive influence on their which in turn effect leads positively Furthermore, attempted examine moderating role familiarity Structural equation modeling used relationships. results suggested played an important shaping...

Prior studies on gay tourism have focused primarily Western cultures, and research geographically culturally distant Chinese is limited. Using social identity theory identity-based motivation as a framework, this study bridges an observed 'Chinese gay' gap by exploring the roles of motivation, identity, space in travel experiences Mainland tourists Thailand. A netnographic approach was employed to collect textual data from 27 postings, generating total 143,000 characters for analysis. The...

This study allows a better understanding of the multifaceted and richly blended nature tangible intangible cultural appeal co-created from both indigenous Western traditions that tourists seek in postcolonial destinations. It showcases an example how two dominant cultures coexist co-create unique symbiotic hybrid culture like. also draws upon Goossens’s hedonic tourism motivational model by linking travel motivation, destination constraints, interest, responses. further explores moderating...

Grounded in Weber’s theory of formal and substantive rationality, this study aims to examine the influences economic noneconomic factors, namely resident empowerment trust, on support for gaming tourism, a controversial type tourism development. In particular, with data collected before during COVID-19 pandemic, also examines how perceptions benefits have changed as result pandemic. Findings show that perceived trust government were significant determinants pandemic; however, effects seem be...

With increased attention to equality and diversity, discussions on sexuality gender have risen prominence in the discipline of tourism management. However, most existing literature adopts a Western-centric perspective, thus overlooking travel experiences broader gay population from other socio-cultural contexts. To address that knowledge gap, this exploratory study investigates holiday Chinese tourists social representational grounded embodiment theory, using Zaltman’s Metaphor Elicitation...

Despite a growing body of research on tourist service and experience in casino gambling, there is limited guiding how destination travel hospitality services may impact as well what the consequences are such an experience, especially increasingly popular gaming destinations. This study explores linkage between services, behavioral outcomes among Chinese tourists visiting Macau, world capital. The moderating role gambling motive also explored. findings suggest that Mecca driven by multiple...

Abstract The antiinflammatory effect of the total flavonoids Laggera pterodonta (TFLP) was evaluated with various in vivo models both acute and chronic inflammation. In inflammation tests, TFLP significantly inhibited xylene‐induced mouse ear oedema, carrageenan‐induced rat paw oedema acetic acid‐induced vascular permeability. pleurisy model, efficiently suppressed inflammatory exudate leukocyte migration, reduced serum levels lysozyme (LZM) malondialdehyde (MDA), increased activity...

Under the framework of social exchange theory, this study has attempted to examine residents' perceptions and attitudes toward tourism development in Macao. More specifically, investigated structural relationships between support for restriction on their perceived positive negative impacts, job dependency, community attachment, decision involvement. Path analysis is used data analysis. Findings indicate that are influenced by attachment involvement, can be predicted impacts The results lend...

The spatial dimension of tourism provides insights about travel demands and flows helps destinations in planning, development management. last decade has witnessed a steady rapid growth the Asia-Pacific region's industry, terms both inbound outbound travel. This particular study aimed to: (a) provide information explore changes on nature as measured by tourist arrivals among Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) member countries for years 1995 2004; (b) assess general propensity to PATA...

This study attempts to understand the position of United States against its major non-Asian competitors in Mainland Chinese tourists’ minds. A multistep procedure destination positioning analysis was designed, which involved a combination multidimensional scaling, correspondence analysis, and logistic regression analysis. Furthermore, this connects with market segmentation research, as perceptual mapping analyses were performed at both aggregate segment levels. Overall, it found that holds...

The purpose of this study was to understand residents' support for festival development by exploring their perceived social-cultural impacts, satisfaction with the life domain, as well a whole, using theoretical frameworks social exchange theory (SET) and bottom-up spill-over life. Using sample residents in Macao, confirmatory factor analysis structural equation modelling were used data analysis. Empirical results indicated that positively influenced benefits festivals, whole. In addition,...

Purpose The main purpose of this study is to draw implications about simultaneous consideration demographics, preferences and attitudes in understanding travel behavior decision criteria. Design/methodology/approach Convenience sampling was used collect data. In 2006 university students Turkey collected data from visitors at hotels. From distribution 1,067 questionnaires, 906 usable questionnaires were collected. Data are for Turkish (local), European Asian tourists. Findings One expects...

The purpose of this study is to explore the applicability brand personality in economy hotel segment and whether could differentiate between similar brands. Courtyard Hampton Inn are used study. results suggest that dimensions can be clearly delineated sector, consistent with Aaker’s dimensions, ruggedness, competence, excitement, sophistication, sincerity. Moreover, brands perceived differently based on their personalities. Additionally, although common factor structure describe general,...

The purpose of this study was to replicate and extend Mair Jago (2010 Mair, J., & Jago, L. (2010). development a conceptual model greening in the business events tourism sector. Journal Sustainable Tourism, 18(1), 77–94. doi: 10.1080/09669580903291007[Taylor Francis Online], [Web Science ®] , [Google Scholar]) investigating drivers barriers from event planner's perspective. This research adopted mixed-methods approach. Six interviews were first conducted with planners executive or managerial...