An Application of Travel Blog Narratives to Explore Memorable Tourism Experiences

Chandralal, Lalith; Rindfleish, Jennifer; Valenzuela, Fredy

doi:10.1080/10941665.2014.925944

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“…In order to understand the cognitive process using an in-depth interview, a four-dimension MTE (i.e., affect, expectations, consequentiality, and recollection) has been proposed [13], whereas for the senior travel market, a five-dimension MTE (i.e., identity formation, family milestones, relationship development, nostalgia reenactment, and freedom pursuits) has been identified [14]. Chandralal, Rindfleish, and Valenzuela [15] investigated and captured a seven-dimension MTE (i.e., authentic local experiences, personally significant experiences, shared experiences, perceived novelty, perceived serendipity, professional guides and tour operator services, and affective emotions) from two well-known travel blogs. Coelho, Gosling, and Almeida [16] proposed a three-dimension MTE (i.e., personal, relational, and environmental) and three stages of MTE formation (i.e., ambiance, socialization, and emotions and reflection).…”

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Assessing Visitors’ Memorable Tourism Experiences (MTEs) in Forest Recreation Destination: A Case Study in Xitou Nature Education Area

Chang

Ramanpong

2019

Forests

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Providing memorable tourism experiences (MTEs) plays a crucial role in determining the competitiveness and sustainability of a destination for not only the business sector, but also the environment. Therefore, destination managers face a challenge in identifying, facilitating, and maintaining memorable tourism experiences among visitors. Although MTEs have been increasingly studied, research of the effects of MTEs on word-of-mouth and revisit behavior intentions is still at an early stage of development, particularly in the forest recreation context. The objectives of this study were twofold: To assess visitors’ MTEs in a selected forest recreation destination and to examine the effects of MTEs on word-of-mouth and revisit intentions. This study identified key memorable experiences of visitors in Xitou Nature Education Area (XNEA), Taiwan (R.O.C.), and examined the relevant relationships among MTEs and behavioral intentions. The results revealed that both refreshment and involvement experiences received the highest scores from the respondents, whereas perceived local culture received the lowest score. Refreshment, local culture, and involvement positively influenced the word-of-mouth intention of visitors. Additionally, hedonism, local culture, and involvement significantly positively influenced the revisit intention of visitors. This study provides additional insights into MTEs in nature-based tourism. The study results underline the importance of MTEs in forest recreation destinations that can encourage more word-of-mouth and revisit intentions of tourists.

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Assessing Visitors’ Memorable Tourism Experiences (MTEs) in Forest Recreation Destination: A Case Study in Xitou Nature Education Area

Chang

Ramanpong

2019

Forests

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“…At the time the consumers are not entirely satisfied with the products, services or brands, they want a mix of experience and something that is very exciting, experience makes a high emotional expression rather than a satisfaction association (Rageh and Melewar, 2013). Theories of memorable tourism experience originate from the influence of memory power when making decisions on tourist destinations, some experts say that the importance of past memory as a single source of information when tourists will decide to make a return visit to the primary destination (Chandralal et al, 2015;Chandralal and Valenzuela, 2013). Kim et al (2012) developed an impressive scale of tourism experience measurement (Memorable Tourism Experience).…”

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Destination Image of Tourist: Effect of Travel Motivation and Memorable Tourism Experience

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The eco-tourism area of the southern coast of West Java is the focus of research since the area is less well known as a tourist destination. Also, there is a reluctance of tourists to visit again, and tourists find ordinary. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence model of travel motivation and impressive tourism experience towards the destination image. The method used is verification analysis by using Structural Equation Model (SEM). The survey conducted on 302 respondents, i.e., tourists who visited the eco-tourism area of the southern coast of West Java. The results showed the motivation of travel and tourism experience significantly influence the image of tourism destinations. Tourism area managers need to design strategies to improve the image of the region by providing tourist stimulation in the form of exciting information and offers eco-tourism products-themed for tourist with a memorable approach to traveling experiences.DOI: 10.15408/etk.v17i2.7211

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“…They claim that the 24-item MTE scale is applicable to most destination areas. However, Chandralal, Rindfleish, and Valenzuela (2015) argue that many of these studies that have examined MTEs using student samples can hardly be considered as typical tourists (Kim, 2009;Larsen & Jenssen, 2004;Morgan & Xu, 2009;Tung & Ritchie, 2011) and the findings cannot be generalized to more authentic travel populations. Researchers call for further academic inquiries to enrich understanding of MTE by applying the constructs in a "real-world" tourism context Hung, Lee, & Huang, 2016;Sthapit, 2013;.…”

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Antecedents of memorable tourism experience related to behavioral intentions

Coudounaris

Sthapit

2017

Psychology and Marketing

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This study investigates the antecedent factors of memorable tourism experience (MTE) and their relationship to visitors’ behavioral intentions (BIs); Kim, Ritchie, & McCormick, ). Based on a survey of 314 structured interviews among visitors to the zoo and museum in Rovaniemi, Finland, the study reveals different MTE dimensions than in Kim et al.’s study. Only four factors—hedonism, local culture, involvement, and knowledge—influence visitors’ BIs. The results suggest the need to rebuild the scale of MTE by incorporating other relevant dimensions.

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An Application of Travel Blog Narratives to Explore Memorable Tourism Experiences

Cited by 145 publications

References 45 publications

Assessing Visitors’ Memorable Tourism Experiences (MTEs) in Forest Recreation Destination: A Case Study in Xitou Nature Education Area

Assessing Visitors’ Memorable Tourism Experiences (MTEs) in Forest Recreation Destination: A Case Study in Xitou Nature Education Area

Destination Image of Tourist: Effect of Travel Motivation and Memorable Tourism Experience

Antecedents of memorable tourism experience related to behavioral intentions

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