Information Search Behavior of Independent Travelers: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Between Chinese, Japanese, and American Travelers

Lu, Allan Cheng Chieh; Chen, Brendan T.

doi:10.1080/19368623.2014.858612

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“…Significant cultural differences in relation to information search behavior among various national groups were also reported by several studies (Chen, 2000; Gursoy and Chen, 2000; Money and Crotts, 2003). Recently, Lu and Chen (2014) examined the international travelers’ information search behavior and found that Japanese, Chinese, and American tourists primarily refer to different sources.…”

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Cross-cultural tourist behavior: An examination of tourists’ behavior in guided tours

Özdemir

Yolal

2016

Tourism and Hospitality Research

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This study attempts to explore behavioral characteristics of international tourists visiting Istanbul in guided tours, and to examine the differences and similarities among tourists of different nationalities using data provided by Turkish tour guides. Data were collected utilizing a survey site designed for research for Turkish tour guides working in Istanbul, Turkey. The results suggest that there are three underlying dimensions of tourists’ behavior during guided tours, namely, shopping, activities, and social interaction. Significant differences are observed among seven nationalities. Pair comparisons of the groups belonging to the three dimensions are conducted for the purpose of revealing similarities and differences. The Japanese are found to be the most distinct tourist group in comparison to others. Finally, conclusions and implications are discussed at the end of the study.

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Cross-cultural tourist behavior: An examination of tourists’ behavior in guided tours

Özdemir

Yolal

2016

Tourism and Hospitality Research

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“…Among several approaches and models, Hofstede's and Hall's typologies became two of the most dominant approaches (Hull & Reveli, 1989). According to Bond (1984, 1988), people from different cultures vary in terms of five dimensions and individuals with similar cultural traits can be identified utilizing these five dimensions: power distance, which refers to the degree that less powerful people can accept their power are distributed unequally in a society; individualism versus collectivism, which refers to the degree a society values individual concerns as opposed to collectivist concerns; masculinity versus femininity, which refers to the degree a society perceives gender roles are fairly distinct; uncertainty avoidance, which refers to the degree members in a certain culture can accept and endure uncertain or unknown situations; long-term orientation, which refers to the degree people tend to focus on the current outcome (short term) as opposed to the past and future outcomes (long term) (Lu & Chen, 2014). Hall (1989) argues that cultures can be identified based on the messages members in a given culture prefer to use.…”

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Impact of culture on perceptions of landscape names

Zhang

Gürsoy

Zeng

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Tourism Geographies

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This study examines the impact of culture on landscape-name perceptions of tourists from China, United States, and Europe utilizing both Hofstede's and Hall's cultural typologies. Data for this study were collected from visitors to two national parks in China. Culture is found to have a significant impact on both sub-dimensions of understanding (legibility and coherence) and involvement (mystery and diversity). Findings suggest that tourists from different cultures are likely to interpret landscape names differently. Those from cultures with a high power distance and low individualism would prefer landscape names that are mystical, dreamy, fictive, ingenious, original, and poetic, while those from cultures with a lower power distance and high individualism would prefer names that simply describe the landscape.

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“…Tourists often use various information sources to look for destination information and reduce the uncertainty of planning outcomes. Hence, information search is a crucial step when making decisions (Lu and Chen, 2014). Personality-related studies have suggested that conscientious individuals usually look for information (Myers et al, 2010).…”

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“…Although the leisure constraint concept is popular in leisure studies and has been considered in the tourism context (Chen et al, 2013; Huber et al, 2018; Xie and Ritchie, 2019), very few studies have considered the impact of tourists’ personality traits on their perception of leisure travel constraints. Even though studies have reported how individuals react to leisure constraints (Mueller et al, 2019) and discussed the significance of information searches in tourism decision-making process (Lu and Chen, 2014), limited attention has been given to tourism information searches in relation to perceived leisure travel constraints (Daniels et al, 2005; Scott, 1991).…”

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Destination selection: Influence of tourists’ personality on perceived travel constraints

Tan

2020

Journal of Vacation Marketing

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This study discusses how tourists’ personality traits influence their perceived travel constraints during the destination selection process. Specifically, it investigates how the personalities of tourists involved in the preliminary consideration of a tourist destination influences their perceived leisure travel constraints and the corresponding information searches under different temporal distance conditions. Partial least squares (PLS) and PLS multi-group analyses were performed on 335 completed surveys (177 and 158 for the distant- and near-future scenarios, respectively) and revealed that the constraints of safety concerns and a lack of interest, time, and money were major concerns of tourists. These constraints were experienced more strongly for a high temporal distance, than a low temporal one. The impact of personality on perceived constraints was more evident for high temporal distance. The study has practical ramifications for destination marketing organizations in that it can enhance their understanding of tourists’ behavior during the pre-trip planning stage, and help prevent the “premature” elimination of their destinations.

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Information Search Behavior of Independent Travelers: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Between Chinese, Japanese, and American Travelers

Cited by 27 publications

References 49 publications

Cross-cultural tourist behavior: An examination of tourists’ behavior in guided tours

Cross-cultural tourist behavior: An examination of tourists’ behavior in guided tours

Impact of culture on perceptions of landscape names

Destination selection: Influence of tourists’ personality on perceived travel constraints

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