COVID-19 and the bleisure travellers: an investigation on the aftermaths and future implications

Walia, Sandeep; Kour, Parvinder; Choudhary, Pooja; Jasrotia, Aruditya

doi:10.1080/02508281.2021.1946653

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“…The goal for DMOs is to promote a sense of shared, social closeness as the world re-emerges from the pandemic, linking both residents and tourists who are likely eager to travel again, as a social community. DMOs should make sure that travelers are not isolated nor feel unsafe, anxious and bored by among others offering customized services during their visits” (Walia et al 2021). In this view, this study suggests the need for DMOs to focus on the two additional dimensions (i.e., spiritual and relational) of DBE in their future efforts.…”

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Extending the Conceptualization of Destination Brand Experiences

Ngwira

Tung

Tse

2022

Journal of Travel Research

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Tourism research has flourished over the last decade, providing novel insights and deepening the literature on destination branding and tourism experiences. Consequently, the initial conceptualization of destination brand experience (DBE) as a four-dimension concept may not fully capture the field’s expanded knowledge-base. The present study seeks to extend the conceptualization of DBE into six main dimensions (i.e., relational; spiritual, sensory, cognitive, affective, and behavioral) and provide empirical support for this extended conceptualization from a sample of tourists at Lake Malawi in Africa. The study contributes by providing support to the relevance of “relational” and “spiritual” dimensions as additional components of DBE. It offers insights to destination marketing organizations toward facilitating relational and spiritual dimensions that may be particularly relevant when tourists seek recovery and social experiences as travel and tourism re-emerges from the pandemic.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Extending the Conceptualization of Destination Brand Experiences

Ngwira

Tung

Tse

2022

Journal of Travel Research

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“…Bleisure travellers are those who do not abstain from leisure activities when they have the need to travel on business or participate in MICE events (Pinho and Marques, 2021). This type of travellers has freedom to manage their time better and participate in relaxing activities, ranging from things they have never experienced before to things they usually do, rather than being conditioned to office work (Walia et al ., 2021).…”

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The influence of Web Summit attendees' age and length of stay on leisure activity preferences and city image

Madeira

Rodrigues

Palrão³

et al. 2023

IJEFM

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PurposeWeb Summit is an annual technological event which takes place annually in November and has great worldwide impact. The event fits into the MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) typology and has mega-event proportions, not only due to the number of participants but also in relation to its media coverage. The aim of this study is to analyse the participation of Web Summit participants in leisure activities outside the event, namely regarding entertainment and culture and heritage. It was also intended to know their perception of the city's brand image, according to the participants' age and the number of days they stay in the city.Design/methodology/approachThis investigation is anchored in a quantitative methodology. Data were collected during the four days of the event from a convenience sample of 410 participants. For this purpose, a 15-item questionnaire was used, specifically designed to meet the study's objectives, assessing three dimensions: entertainment, culture and heritage and brand image.FindingsEntertainment and culture and heritage positively influence tourists' perception of brand image. It was also possible to ascertain that the age of the tourists and their interest in culture and heritage are correlated. Finally, it was found that tourists' perception of entertainment varies depending on the number of days they stay in Lisbon.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitation of the study is related to the fact that a convenience sample was used in a single destination, which does not allow generalization to other contexts. Therefore, it would be interesting to apply the study in other geographical and cultural contexts, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, where the event will also take place next year (2023).This research contributes to extending the reflection on the role that events play in the brand image of a tourist destination. This study also highlights the importance of understanding consumer behaviour in MICE typology events.Practical implicationsThe MICE sector plays an important role in the tourism industry as it constitutes a driving force of the global economy. Thus, it is considered that this research draws attention to the importance of the regions invested in this sector (e.g. expansion of facilities, ease of access to the site). Thus, in practical terms, the findings allow the authorities and the different stakeholders to better understand the impact of the event on the city's image and, at the same time, adapt the services according to the attendees' preferences.Social implicationsConsidering the results, the study may have an impact on the organization of tours and events related to local culture and heritage, particularly in old quarters, where there is a greater lack of resources and the standard of living of the inhabitants is more precarious.Originality/valueThis research contributes to extending the reflection on the role that mega-events play in the brand image of a tourist destination. This study also highlights the importance of understanding the behaviour of consumers of different ages in events of the MICE typology, in leisure activities outside the event.

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“…COVID-19, a piece of genetic material, has altered the choices of individuals to move outside their premises freely, meet their loved ones or travel (Walia et al , 2021). The fear of contracting the virus, losing a loved one and uncertainty regarding income coupled with travel bans triggered anxiety levels and a sense of loneliness (Pierce et al , 2020; Rajkumar, 2020; Walia et al , 2021; World Health Organization, 2020). The pandemic-driven psychological distress has exacerbated mental stress and anxiety (Ho et al , 2020; Rodgers et al , 2018).…”

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Impact of nature on the mental health and well-being of the ICU survivors: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

Kaur

2023

JPMH

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to comprehend the traumatic experiences of intensive care unit (ICU) patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the same post-discharge. It assesses the role of nature and open green spaces on the mental health and well-being of critically ill patients. Design/methodology/approach Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, this study highlights the major factors contributing to adverse mental health and well-being. The subjects were interviewed using semi-structured personal interview techniques. Thematic content analysis was adapted to derive the major themes apparent in the succinctly rich information gathered from the participants. Findings The findings cast light on the significant role of nature and open green spaces in psychotherapeutic healing post-discharge of intensive care survivors. Originality/value The study is novel and adds to the existing literature in an advanced manner. To the best of the author’s knowledge, no other study was witnessed, especially in the Indian context, confirming the relationship between humans and nature with ICU patients as a subset.

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COVID-19 and the bleisure travellers: an investigation on the aftermaths and future implications

Cited by 24 publications

References 64 publications

Extending the Conceptualization of Destination Brand Experiences

Extending the Conceptualization of Destination Brand Experiences

The influence of Web Summit attendees' age and length of stay on leisure activity preferences and city image

Impact of nature on the mental health and well-being of the ICU survivors: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

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