What makes an AI-themed hotel successful? New evidence from a sequential research design DOI
Bowen Yi, Da Shi, Gang Li

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International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Purpose Although artificial intelligence (AI) is an essential component of hospitality in the technological empowerment era, AI’s effectiveness as attraction this context remains unclear. Grounded Herzberg’s motivation theory and complexity theory, study aims to explore configurational paths whereby combinations qualities lead success for different types AI-themed hotels. Design/methodology/approach This innovatively blends topic modeling fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) investigate combined produce positive guest evaluations 12 hotels evidenced by 7,431 customer reviews. Findings The results indicate that AI could serve a “theme” attract customers under certain circumstances. First, “attractive” “must-be” are first identified Furthermore, 6, 15 inspiring favorable luxury-independent, budget-independent chain hotels, respectively. Technology-related found be especially attractive luxury-independent whereas role technology minimal budget impact salient when with other factors. In addition, effect price differs among three hotel types. Research limitations/implications expands understanding applications within exploring comparing its attracting across various It also provides operational strategies adopting tourism sectors. Originality/value represents early attempt integrate fsQCA clarify customers’ perceptions impacts qualities. findings expand on Kano’s model classifying technology-related into

Language: Английский

Artificial intelligence: an overview of research trends and future directions DOI
Doğan Gürsoy, Ruiying Cai

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 2, 2024

Purpose This study aims to offer an overview of hospitality and tourism research on artificial intelligence (AI) its impact the industry. More specifically, this examines AI trends in customer service experience creation delivery, failure recovery, human resources organizational behavior. Based review, identifies challenges opportunities provides directions for future studies. Design/methodology/approach A narrative synthesis approach was used review various aspects Findings applications delivery possible effects employees organizations are viewed as a double-edged sword. Although use offers benefits, there also serious concerns over ethical AI, replacement by AI-powered devices, discomfort among customers trust toward AI. Originality/value The paper updated holistic implications different facets Challenges discussed foster discussions scholars industry professionals.

Language: Английский

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When do employees learn from artificial intelligence? The moderating effects of perceived enjoyment and task-related complexity DOI
Yunjian Li, Yixiao Song, Yanming Sun

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Technology in Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 77, P. 102518 - 102518

Published: March 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Influence of Mobile Augmented Reality on Consumer Behavior: Insights into Affective, Cognitive, and Behavioral Responses DOI Creative Commons
Lingam Naveen, Md Irfanuzzaman Khan, Abu Saleh

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Computers in Human Behavior, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 108558 - 108558

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Understanding AI-enabled conversational agent customer experiences in religious tourism DOI
Abdulaziz Abdullah Mughiran Alharbi, Ameet Pandit, Philip J. Rosenberger

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Journal of Islamic marketing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 10, 2025

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled Conversational Agents (AICAs) on religious tourists’ experiences. It explores how AICA attributes influence cognitive and affective states these evaluations, in turn, affect their memorable tourism experiences (MRTEs) continuous use intentions AICAs. Design/methodology/approach Drawing stimulus-organism-response model Technology Readiness Index, authors propose a new theoretical framework examine relationships among (stimuli), evaluations (organism), behavioral responses (MRTEs intentions). conceptual, with supported through comprehensive literature review. Findings posits that attributes, such as informativeness, accessibility, empathy personalization, shape These MRTEs, influencing willingness continue using AICAs future Additionally, technology readiness posited moderate relationship between evaluations. Recommendations are made research can be conducted test proposed conceptual model. Originality/value This enhances AI by examining AICAs’ exploring multidimensional nature adoption. provides foundation for empirical research. offers insights operators service providers, guiding strategic enhance MRTEs while respecting sacred spiritual journeys. inform development more effective culturally sensitive AI-driven solutions contexts.

Language: Английский

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Unleashing the power of perceived enjoyment: exploring Chinese undergraduate EFL learners' intention to use ChatGPT for English learning DOI
Xiaoran Xu, Lei Mee Thien

Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 14, 2024

Purpose This study intends to extend the unified theory of acceptance and use technology (UTAUT) model by integrating perceived enjoyment as an intrinsic motivation so investigate factors influencing Chinese undergraduate English a Foreign Language (EFL) students' intention ChatGPT for learning. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional quantitative survey method research design was used in this study. Data were collected from 432 students at two universities. The data analysis carried out using SmartPLS 4, computer software that employs partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique. performed stages, including assessment reflective measurement model. PLS predict utilized assess model’s predicting power. Findings showed effort expectancy, performance social influence positively related EFL learners' Perceived mediated relationships between learning respectively. Originality/value Through incorporating into UTAUT explore impact learning, has extended applicability provide insights affecting utilize or other AI-based technologies

Language: Английский

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Conceptualizing the role of virtual service agents in service failure recovery: Guiding insights DOI
Salman Majeed, Woo Gon Kim, Rawan Nimri

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International Journal of Hospitality Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 123, P. 103889 - 103889

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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Enhancing customers’ life satisfaction through AI-powered personalized luxury recommendations in luxury tourism marketing DOI
Linxiang Lv, Siyun Chen, Guanrong Liu

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International Journal of Hospitality Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 123, P. 103914 - 103914

Published: Sept. 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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ChatGPT and Tourist Decision‐Making: An Accessibility–Diagnosticity Theory Perspective DOI Creative Commons
Dimitrios P. Stergiou, Athina Nella

International Journal of Tourism Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(5)

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT This paper investigates the role of ChatGPT in informing tourist decision‐making across different destination contexts, focusing particularly on accessibility and diagnosticity its recommendations. Specifically, we inform our analysis with tenets Accessibility–Diagnosticity Theory (ADT), to draw insights into ChatGPT's capabilities produce contextually relevant personalised travel content. Our findings reveal a sophisticated multi‐dimensional advisory approach characterised by three themes: ‘Tailored Engagement Accessibility’, ‘Diagnosticity Information’ ‘Contextual Variation Criteria Prioritisation.’ These themes their intersections highlight potential improve offering comprehensive user‐centric guidance. Based these findings, develop model dynamics tourism decision‐making, which illustrates how integrates insights, diagnostic relevance contextual adaptation, blueprint for leveraging artificial intelligence enhancing experience. We conclude discussion theoretical practical contributions study.

Language: Английский

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Customer word-of-mouth for generative AI: Innovation and adoption in hospitality and tourism DOI
Pipatpong Fakfare, Noppadol Manosuthi, Jin‐Soo Lee

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International Journal of Hospitality Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 126, P. 104070 - 104070

Published: Dec. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Virtual tours: the effect of artificial intelligence and intelligent virtual environments on behavioral intention toward the tour and the tourist destination DOI

Patricia-María Carrasco-García,

Dolores M. Frías‐Jamilena, Ana Isabel Polo Peña

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Current Issues in Tourism, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 26

Published: March 2, 2025

Language: Английский

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