Journal of Travel Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Март 13, 2025
Destination marketing organizations often invite influencers to promote destinations, yet research on improving influencer endorsement efficacy through matching the type and information content remains limited. This study explores how match between format influences destination visit intention, with perceived expertise intimacy as mediators color hue a moderator. Four scenario-based experiments revealed that consumers were more willing promoted by informer using list-based due greater expertise; contrast, preferred entertainer narrative-based higher intimacy. Additionally, moderated these effects: warm hues amplified positive responses narratives influencers, whereas cool enhanced lists influencers. These findings contribute tourism literature provide valuable insights into tailoring strategies maximize their effectiveness.
Язык: Английский