Authenticity in tourism

Salamone, Frank A.

doi:10.1016/s0160-7383(97)80003-5

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“…Constructive authenticity was introduced to capture perceived authenticity reflected into tourism objects by tourists or tourism suppliers in terms of their expectations, preferences, and beliefs. It is believed that constructive authenticity is a socially-constructed concept determined by tourists' perception which is relative, evolutive, changeable, and contextual [14,[25][26][27]. Studies suggested that tourists' perception of authenticity is based on tangible and intangible factors.…”

Section: Object-based Authenticity and Existential Authenticity In Tomentioning

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Authenticity, Perceived Value and Loyalty in Marine Tourism Destinations: The Case of Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China

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A very good understanding and knowledge about the tourists’ perceptions are of critical importance for the management and marketing of tourism destinations and sites of all types. The aim of this study was to investigate the perceived authenticity and its relationship with perceived value and loyalty of tourists in the context of marine tourism. First, the study proposed a research model based on the conceptual foundations of authenticity, perceived value and loyalty. The suggested model was then tested by means of a quantitative survey conducted in Zhoushan, one of the most popular Chinese marine tourism destinations. The study’s findings revealed that the object-based authenticity and interpersonal authenticity significantly affected perceived value and loyalty of tourists, and the perceived value partly mediated the relationship between authenticity and loyalty. The article is completed by discussing the theoretical and managerial implications.

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Section: Object-based Authenticity and Existential Authenticity In Tomentioning

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Authenticity, Perceived Value and Loyalty in Marine Tourism Destinations: The Case of Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China

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“…Therefore, the perspective of concern over authenticity in tourism research is highly diverse and constantly changing. From tourists' experiences [6] to residents' perceptions [7], and from tourism supply [8] to tourists' demands [9], authenticity has always played an important role in tourism research, as well as the development and practice of tourism, especially the field of heritage tourism.…”

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Impact of the Perceived Authenticity of Heritage Sites on Subjective Well-Being: A Study of the Mediating Role of Place Attachment and Satisfaction

Shen

Wang

et al. 2019

Sustainability

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The aim of this study is to explore how tourists’ perceived authenticity influences their subjective well-being (SWB) in the context of heritage tourism via the mediating role of place attachment and satisfaction. Taking the tourists of the Palace Museum as an example, the results indicate that: (a) authenticity has a significant positive impact on place attachment and satisfaction; (b) place attachment can significantly enhance satisfaction, but different dimensions of place attachment have different effects on SWB; (c) place attachment and satisfaction play mediating roles in the relationship between authenticity and SWB. The conclusion of this study highlights the significance of authenticity in heritage tourism, and further discusses how to promote tourists’ SWB through the perception of authenticity.

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“…Wang, , 2000. Constructive authenticity of an experience is relative and negotiable (Cohen, 1988), context dependent (Salamone, 1997) and is a dynamic process that changes over time (MacLeod, 2006). From a postmodern perspective, existential authenticity can be defined as a special state of living in which an individual is true to oneself as tourists are seeking authenticity within themselves rather than in toured places or objects (N. Wang, 1999).…”

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Managing the Planning and Development of Authentic Eco-Cultural Tourism in Kazakhstan

Tiberghien

2018

Tourism Planning & Development

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With the increasing visitors' attention to the authenticity of heritage and tourism practices when they visit off the beaten track destinations, the question of authenticity in the experience of place becomes significant for the stakeholders involved in the management and development of tourism. This study investigates the managerial practices associated with the planning and development of authentic eco-cultural tourism in Kazakhstan. A qualitative case study research approach based on semi-structured interviews with policymakers, tourism developers and community members from two eco-tours in South and Central Kazakhstan is adopted to examine stakeholders' authentication positions on various topic areas and eco-cultural tourism practices. Four key managerial and planning implications related to stakeholders' perceptions of authenticity of Kazakhstani ecocultural tourism are identified: empowering local communities for tourism development, redefining the host-guest tourism experience, certifying and labelling eco-cultural heritage sites and including authenticity as a unique and important feature in future tourism products and experiences.

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Authenticity in tourism

Cited by 88 publications

References 9 publications

Authenticity, Perceived Value and Loyalty in Marine Tourism Destinations: The Case of Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China

Authenticity, Perceived Value and Loyalty in Marine Tourism Destinations: The Case of Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China

Impact of the Perceived Authenticity of Heritage Sites on Subjective Well-Being: A Study of the Mediating Role of Place Attachment and Satisfaction

Managing the Planning and Development of Authentic Eco-Cultural Tourism in Kazakhstan

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