European journal of tourism, hospitality and recreation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 125 - 141
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
This
study
seeks
to
understand
the
recall
of
memorable
tourism
experience
(MTE)
from
long-term
memory.
It
primarily
comprehend
recollection
MTEs
tourists’
or
alumni
memory,
and
closely
link
human
emotions
travel
destinations.
A
mixed-method
approach,
including
semi-structured
interviews
a
questionnaire
survey,
was
adopted
collect
data
tourists
with
experiences
during
their
studies
in
United
Kingdom.
The
findings
qualitative
research
highlighted
three
factors
–
Attraction
Atmospheric
Impressiveness
,
Activity
Event
Engagement
Relationship
Friendship
Development
as
major
emotional
stimuli.
Meanwhile,
empirical
results
survey
suggested
that
Recollection
Vividness
Experience
significantly
influenced
revisit
intention
MTE
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 873 - 873
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Post-Smart
Tourism
Destinations
(PSTD)
need
a
sense-of-place
approach
based
on
uniqueness
and
thematic
differentiation
to
deliver
authentic
valuable
experiences.
Information
communication
technology
(ICT),
digital
adoption,
sustainable
development,
community
empowerment
local
wisdom,
destination
are
keywords
that
will
be
further
explored
in
the
development
of
tourism
villages
Kenderan
as
most
important
at
village
level.
The
smart
tourism,
proof
disruption
sector,
has
become
objective
almost
every
world
today,
it
an
urban
or
rural
area.
Since
its
initial
emergence,
concept
evolved.
In
beginning,
focused
ICT
adoption
technology.
Along
with
pressure
global
requirement
apply
focus
later
included
sustainability
application
technology,
which
made
(STD)
(SSTD).
post-smart
arose
because
many
critics
suggested
destinations
tend
place
too
much
lack
attention
inclusivity,
indigenous
aspects
development.
Applied
research
implemented
mixed
methods
form
qualitative
through
expert
judgment
quantitative
structural
equation
modeling
analysis.
results
this
show
creative
events
for
tourist
village,
competence,
practice
building
blocks
while
competence
have
significant
mediating
effect
locality
villages.
To
ensure
possesses
competitive
advantages,
must
explore
promote
differentiate
itself
by
identifying
valuable,
rare,
inimitable,
non-substitutable
resources.
implication
is
develop
wise
distinctive
destinations,
should
their
values
resources,
embed
them
into
basic
components
core
resources
co-create,
distribute,
deliver,
market
value.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(13), P. 10157 - 10157
Published: June 26, 2023
The
competitiveness
of
tourist
destinations
presents,
from
the
perspective
sustainability,
certain
benefits
in
terms
local
and
regional
development:
involvement
authorities
(city,
county
councils,
population)
conservation
resources,
tourism
agencies
promotion
rural
areas,
creation
brands
for
each
destination/region
protection
cultural-historical
heritage
degradation.
Competitiveness,
as
a
segment
integrated
Romanian
communities,
is
necessary
order
to
offer
tourists
an
unmistakable
experience
natural
anthropogenic
potential
destinations,
raise
population’s
awareness,
preserve
traditions,
customs
habits
practice
based
on
awareness
without
any
pollution
terrestrial
aquatic
ecosystems.
This
study
aims
highlight
image
Romania’s
competitiveness,
which
could
support
economy
long
term,
by
analysing
Global
Tourism
Travel
Competitiveness
Index
(TTCI)
Romania,
compared
two
other
neighbouring
countries,
Bulgaria
Hungary.
provides
integrative
picture
main
sub-indices
that
interfere
formation
country’s
with
insights
12
pillars
intervene
sustainable
development
worldwide.
Journal of Travel Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(6), P. 1315 - 1334
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
Because
of
their
significance,
research
on
memorable
tourism
experiences
(MTEs)
has
rapidly
increased
in
the
last
decade.
However,
few
comprehensive
studies
have
traced
knowledge
creation
and
dissemination
this
important
area.
To
address
gap,
104
articles
focused
MTEs
from
eight
journals
were
analyzed.
This
study
applied
multiple
approaches,
including
a
trend
analysis
prevailing
themes
keywords,
bibliometric
analysis,
content
generating
suggestions
for
future
research.
Among
meaningful
results,
identified
three
streams:
experience
economy,
nomological
network
MTEs,
remembered
analysis.
Additional
findings
nine
agendas
produced.
Thus,
by
improving
understanding
customers’
our
not
only
open
paths
but
also
implications
industry.
Anatolia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(3), P. 566 - 578
Published: Nov. 24, 2023
Researchers
have
shown
a
substantial
amount
of
interest
in
smart
tourism.
Despite
the
fact
that
tourism
has
been
popular
research
topic
and
hospitality
industries
over
past
decade,
on
this
concept
is
still
at
relatively
early
stage.
This
extracted
50
studies
(from
2015
to
2023)
definition
using
systematic
review
performed
multidimensional
analysis
concept.
The
main
contribution
study
identify
five
factors
affecting
propose
new
tourism:
A
experience
involves
technology,
innovation,
sustainability,
accessibility,
tourist-centred.
International Journal of Tourism Cities,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 261 - 279
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Purpose
The
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
analyse
Benidorm,
San
Sebastián,
Gijón,
Málaga,
Tenerife
Island
and
Santander
smart
tourist
destinations
(STDs)
as
a
touristic
model
example
follow
by
other
in
Spain
all
over
the
world.
Design/methodology/approach
To
fulfil
stated
objective,
follows
several
phases
that
introduce
classify
set
measures
implemented
six
Spanish
be
designed
STD.
Findings
suggest
being
STD
requires
high
cost,
only
accessible
big
with
enough
resources.
Of
50
provinces,
eight
are
STDs,
these
localised
coastal
areas.
Obviously,
challenge
not
within
reach
any
city.
Moreover,
findings
current
prove
have
good
air
accessibility
through
their
airports,
but
just
physical;
must
provide
digital
tourists
destination
marketing
organisation’s
website
app
will
supply
them
information
on
wide
range
services,
including
accommodations,
attractions,
restaurants,
public
transport,
museums
monuments’
locations,
amongst
many
others.
Originality/value
From
resident
point
view,
cannot
focused
technological
tourism
context;
also
knowing
meeting
needs
local
residents
having
voice
decision-making
processes.
Hence,
shows
new
perspective
STDs
benefit
literature
STDs.
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
define
the
“smart
tourism
employee”
and
explore
how
combining
technological
interpersonal
skills
helps
workers
adapt
emerging
technologies.
Design/methodology/approach
A
qualitative-quantitative
methodology
was
used,
proposing
22
indicators
related
defining
employee.”
Findings
Analysis
of
883
responses
from
hotel
employees
across
Spain
using
SmartPLS
4
revealed
crucial
role
both
importance
periodic
evaluation
aligned
with
hotels’
innovation
orientation.
Practical
implications
The
highlights
that
enhancing
competitiveness
through
technology
requires
who
can
effectively
use
latest
advances
for
customers.
Originality/value
Unlike
prior
research
focusing
solely
on
aspects
in
sector,
this
emphasizes
need
comprehensive
training
use.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 31, 2025
In
recent
years,
the
mental
health
issues
of
university
students
have
received
increasing
attention.
Research
has
shown
that
meaningful
life
experiences,
such
as
memorable
tourism
can
enhance
individuals’
sense
meaning
in
and
promote
health.
This
study
explores
mechanisms
through
which
experiences
influence
among
students,
focusing
on
mediating
roles
positive
affect,
self-reflection,
personality
traits,
well
moderating
role
gender.
Using
a
questionnaire
survey,
data
were
collected
from
880
students.
Validated
scales,
including
“Memorable
Tourism
Experience
Scale,
““Positive
Affect
Scale,”
“Self-Reflection
“Personality
Trait
“Meaning
Life
employed
to
measure
key
constructs.
Data
analyzed
using
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM)
multi-group
analysis
test
hypothesized
relationships
effects.
The
results
indicate
significant
impact
students’
life.
Positive
traits
all
partially
mediate
this
relationship,
with
affect
exhibiting
strongest
effect,
while
show
relatively
weaker
mediation.
Furthermore,
gender
moderates
relationship
between
These
findings
support
Self-Determination
Theory,
demonstrating
fulfill
basic
psychological
needs
their
multiple
mechanisms.
provides
practical
insights
for
interventions
targeting
particularly
highlighting
importance
reflective
activities
personalized
amplifying
benefits
experiences.
