Idealizing adventure tourism experiences: tourists’ self-assessment and expectations

Ponte, João; Couto, Gualter; Sousa, Áurea; Pimentel, Pedro; Oliveira, André

doi:10.1016/j.jort.2021.100379

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“…the companion effect does exist in adventure tourism). Prior adventure tourism research has examined travel companions simply as a descriptive variable (Ponte et al , 2021) or deduced the companion’s symbolic supportive function qualitatively (Buckley and Westaway, 2020). Considering the inherent physical and/or psychological challenges in adventure tourism, this study focused on the social support provided by a travel companion based on the stress-buffering model.…”

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“…To overcome interpersonal and intrapersonal constraints, Chen et al (2016) suggests that having a travel companion is important when engaging in nature-based tourist activities. Adventure tourists, in particular, are driven by the desire to take risks, seek new knowledge and pursue self-development (Ponte et al , 2021). These pursuits often occur in situations where the tourist has limited control over the risks encountered when engaging in adventure tourism-based activities (Carnicelli-Filho et al , 2010).…”

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“…Traveling with a companion is common in tourism (Xie et al , 2021). It has been reported (Ponte et al , 2021) that most adventure tourism participants (96.2%) prefer to travel with a companion. Having a travel companion when engaging in adventure tourism activities may be useful if one is injured, lost or encounters an equipment problem (Morey and Kritzberg, 2012).…”

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The companion effect on adventure tourists’ satisfaction and subjective well-being: the moderating role of gender

Jin

Swanson

2021

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Purpose In an adventure tourism context (i.e. sky diving, bungee jumping) the effect of the absence or presence of a travel companion; companion relative ability (i.e. perception of a companion’s possessed resources useful for the achievement of travel goals); and tourist gender on the impact of companion relative ability on tourists’ satisfaction and subjective well-being is examined. This paper aims to investigate the mediating role of satisfaction that combines companion relative ability, tourist gender, tourist satisfaction and subjective well-being. Design/methodology/approach This research uses three situational experiments. A one-factor between-subjects experimental design was used for Study 1. Studies 2 and 3 used a one-factor between-subjects and a 2 × 3 factorial between-subjects design. Participants included tourists visiting a national park in China assigned to scenarios using an anonymous intercept approach and an online survey. Findings Having a companion with greater/comparable relative ability produces a greater effect on tourist satisfaction and subjective well-being than having a companion with lower relative ability. Furthermore, the perceived relative ability of a travel companion results in a stronger positive effect on tourist satisfaction and subjective well-being for female tourists. Meanwhile, satisfaction fully mediates the impact of the interaction between companion relative ability and tourist gender on subjective well-being. Originality/value The current research validates the companion effect on adventure tourists’ satisfaction and subjective well-being. An additional contribution is an investigation into the effect of companion relative ability. The study is the only one the authors are aware of that examines the moderating role of tourist gender on the effect of companion relative ability on tourist satisfaction and subjective well-being and identifies the mechanism that combines companion relative ability, tourist gender, tourist satisfaction and subjective well-being.

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The companion effect on adventure tourists’ satisfaction and subjective well-being: the moderating role of gender

Jin

Swanson

2021

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“…Like Ritchie and Hudson (2009) pointed out, latest analyses of that same experience of founders, like Csikszentmihalyi (2009), Cohen (1979), and recent contributions (Chugh, 2018). Another recent contribution to classifying the attributes that affect the tourism experience (Lebrun et al, 2021;Ponte et al, 2021;Rasoolimanesh et al, 2021). We also assume that tourism experience is a new benchmark or quality that we all hope to reach.…”

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Tourism Experience in Indonesia: A New Approach Using the Rasch Model Scale

Hermanto¹,

Miftahuddin²

2021

GTG

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In this paper, the research discussed analyzes the tourism experience in Indonesia, this study aims to explore the factors influencing the experience of city branding. The empirical application is based on a study of 373 visitors traveling in Indonesia, analyzed using the Rasch model. The present study aimed at a credible and accurate measurement scale that will help to clarify the definition and enhance the successful management of tourism experience. We have developed a 16-point size of tourism experience that we assume extends to many of the tourist destinations. The scale consists of six fields: hedonism, novelty, refreshment, local culture, significance, and dedication. Data are of assistance to the tourism experience's dimensional framework as well as its accuracy and validity within.

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“…The involvement of visitors is crucial because the expectations of adventure travelers are a vital part of setting the background for the experience and the assessment of services (Buckley et al, 2014). It is critical for adventure tourism providers to understand these ideas and motivations and their interrelationships, to prepare adequate experiences and products (Ponte et al, 2021). Currently, the role of visitors has indirectly influenced the promotion of the area.…”

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Stakeholders in the Adventure Tourism Development at Curug Bibijilan Sukabumi Regency

Rachmawati¹,

Anjana²

2021

Medkon

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Bibijlan waterfall is a destination that has the potential to be developed as an adventure tourism area. The development of tourism cannot be separated from the role of stakeholders. This study analyzes the current and potential stakeholders involved in developing adventure tourism in Curug Bibijilan and examines the expected involvement based on stakeholder analysis. The research was carried out using interviews, field observations, and literature studies. The analysis was carried out quantitatively and qualitatively. Stakeholder analysis is carried out to identify stakeholders, classify and map stakeholders, and analyze relationships between stakeholders. The results showed that ten identified stakeholders have been involved and have not been involved in developing adventure tourism in Curug Bibijilan. The stakeholders in the key player's (strong influence and high importance) group were Perhutani, Kompepar, and BAT. The stakeholders in the contex setter (Quadrants III - strong influence but low interest) was Kertaangsana Village. There were no identified stakeholders in quadrants II as the subject of the natural tourism development of Curug Bibijalan. Stakeholders identified in quadrant IV (crowds - low influence and low interest) include LMDH, the Tourism Office, the Transportation Service, the Water Service, and the Energy and Mineral Resources Office. There were three relationships between each identified stakeholder, namely communication, cooperation, and coordination. Key words: coordination, communication, natural tourism, stakeholder mapping

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Idealizing adventure tourism experiences: tourists’ self-assessment and expectations

Cited by 19 publications

References 61 publications

The companion effect on adventure tourists’ satisfaction and subjective well-being: the moderating role of gender

The companion effect on adventure tourists’ satisfaction and subjective well-being: the moderating role of gender

Tourism Experience in Indonesia: A New Approach Using the Rasch Model Scale

Stakeholders in the Adventure Tourism Development at Curug Bibijilan Sukabumi Regency

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