...Yizhi Liu; Ao Liang; Yu Liu Purpose This study aims to investigate how the interaction between destination authenticity (objective vs existential) and commercialization models (endogenous vs exogenous) influences tourist value co-creation intention. Design/methodology/approach Three controlled...

... assessed the roles of language typicality and authenticity. Findings Figurative language enhances tourist responses (e.g. visit intentions, attitudes) when used by digital presenters, whereas literal language is more effective with human presenters; contrary to predictions derived from the Language...

...Chompoonut Suttikun; Patcharaporn Mahasuweerachai; Sansanee Kiatkiri; William Hamilton Bicksler Purpose This study aims to explore how the authenticity of TikTok content, influencer attachment and cultural inspiration influence tourists’ perceived cultural competence regarding local restaurants...

... factors, including cognitive response, authenticity, perceived privacy risk, perceived physical risk, perceived cost and perceived presence. Partial least squares structural equation modelling approach was used to test the proposed research model. Findings The finding based on the sample of 252...

...Shih-Shuo Yeh; Aliana Man Wai Leong; Chien-Wen Hung; Tzung-Cheng Huan Purpose This tourism study delves into the universal impact of authenticity on tourists' preferences. This study aims to enhance understanding and present a model delineating authenticity's intricate relationship with behavioral...

...Lunchao Mou; Li Cheng; Geoffrey Wall Purpose This study assessed the antecedents and consequences of tourists’ authenticity experience in a new ancient town in China. Based on Chinese cultural background and case study, this paper aims to explore this kind of tourism place making and establishes...

... of local slang, improve guest-staff interaction and the overall guest experience in case of similar cultural backgrounds with guests and provide authentic representations of multiculturalism in Australia. Originality/value The study sheds new light on tourists’ shifting perceptions and expectations...

..., known as juancun, two studies were conducted to test the path relationships of juancun experiencescape, authenticity, memorability and revisit intention. Design/methodology/approach This research conducted two studies by using a mixed sampling of snowball sampling and purposive sampling...

... An online survey distributed through the Amazon MTurk platform yields 453 valid questionnaires. Confirmatory factor analysis and structure equational modeling are used to analyze the data. Findings The results reveal that authenticity and slowness significantly affect tourists’ slow food experience, while...

... in its early stages. Research limitations/implications The paper is based on a select number of peer-reviewed literature studies on the topic of tourism and humour. Practical implications The paper outlines some of the challenges that tourism operators face regarding authenticity, i.e. when...

... authenticity. The images presented in advertisements and brochures are, by definition, out of context and recontextualized to suggest an interpretation. The authoritative voices of the display and destination promotion provide this interpretation and authentication since objects have no voice. However...