Anatolia Tourism Journal

🌍✨ Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Place in Tourism ✨🌍 How does digitalization impact the spaces we travel to? This new study by Lotta Braunerhielm and Fredrik Hoppstadius takes a deep dive into the relationship between technology and tourism places. With a systematic review of over 2,400 publications, they reveal the need for a more critical approach to understanding the social and spatial effects of digital technology in tourism. #Tourism #Digitalization #TechInTourism #Research #TravelInnovation

📊 Exploring 30 Years of Sustainable Tourism Research 🌍 Arslan Rafi and colleagues analyze 1,383 studies to uncover key trends in sustainable tourism and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Their findings highlight future research areas, including regenerative tourism, responsible travel behaviors, and right-sizing tourism for a more sustainable future. #SustainableTourism #SDGs #ResearchInsights #FutureAgenda #Tourism Rafi, A., Rehman, M. A., Musu, A., Rather, R. A., & Kautish, P. (2024). Revisiting sustainable tourism research: bibliometric insights and future research agenda. Anatolia, 1-16.

🌍 How Does Host Acceptance Shape Tourist Experiences in Ghana? Issahaku Adam & Juliet Otema Yeboah explore the impact of host acceptance on international tourists' experiences in Ghana. Their findings reveal that social, cultural, and economic factors influence feelings of acceptance, which in turn enhance or diminish the overall trip experience. #TourismResearch #HostCulture #Ghana #TouristExperience #TravelInsights Adam, I., & Yeboah, J. O. (2024). Hosts’ acceptance of tourist and trip experience in Ghana. Anatolia, 1-14.

🚀 A Decade of Tourist Experience Research! 🌍 A new study reveals five major trends that have shaped the evolution of tourist experience research over the past 10 years. From internationalizing authorship to shifting from behaviorism to cognitivism, this study offers a fresh perspective on the future of tourism research with the new I-T-A framework! #TourismResearch #TouristExperience #TravelTrends #ITATrends #Tourism Liu, B., Moyle, B., & Kralj, A. (2024). A decade of progress in tourist experience research: five macro-level trends. Anatolia, 1-17.

🌍 New Study on Eco-Tourism! 🌱 How do carbon emissions and travel distance influence eco-tourists' choices? Levent Soyalp's latest research reveals that both factors significantly impact travelers' decisions to opt for environmentally friendly options. Interestingly, having more time can sometimes lead to less sustainable choices! These insights are key for policymakers and tourism stakeholders looking to promote sustainable travel. #EcoTourism #Sustainability #CarbonEmissions #TravelResearch #Tourism Soyalp, L. (2024). How emissions and distance do influence the choice of eco-tourists?. Anatolia, 1-15.

📢 New Research Alert! Is it service quality or customer experience that drives satisfaction and loyalty in cultural heritage sites? 🤔 A new study reveals surprising findings: contrary to popular belief, service quality has a bigger impact on satisfaction, revisit intentions, and word-of-mouth recommendations than customer experience. For those in the heritage and tourism sectors, this study shows that focusing on service is key to visitor loyalty in today’s experience economy. #ServiceQuality #CustomerExperience #CulturalHeritage #TourismResearch de Rooij, P., van Liempt, A., & van Bendegom, C. (2024). Service quality or customer experience: what drives cultural heritage satisfaction and loyalty?. Anatolia, 1-18.

🌱✨ Discover how Thailand is pioneering carbon-neutral tourism with a new sustainable route in Nong Khao! This participatory action research highlights the value co-creation process involving multiple stakeholders. The results? A 165% increase in net profit, reduced costs, and happier, eco-conscious tourists. 🌍💚 A step forward for community tourism and sustainability! #CarbonNeutralTourism #SustainableTravel #EcoTourism #Thailand #ValueCoCreation Wathinputthiporn, D., & Sukiam, K. (2024). Value co-creation of carbon-neutral tourism route: a case in Thailand. Anatolia, 1-14. https://lnkd.in/gcdGc8kD

🚨 Exciting news from the EPMA World Congress 2024! 🌍 This prestigious event, held in both China and Australia, made history by integrating Travel Medicine and Healthcare into its medical discussions. Experts explored how travel impacts health, addressing challenges like chronic conditions, infectious diseases, and preventive care. 🏥✈️ The intersection of health and tourism is growing, promising new insights for global mobility and well-being. #EPMA2024 #HealthAndTourism #TravelMedicine #PPPM #InterdisciplinaryResearch Hu, F., & Wen, J. (2024). The European association for predictive, preventive and personalized medicine (EPMA) World Congress 2024: pioneering the intersection of tourism and health science. Anatolia, 1-3. https://lnkd.in/g7f8yCHu

🌍✈️ How does travel impact children's well-being? This new study analyzes drawings from girls aged 8-11 in Tehran, uncovering what makes their travel experiences meaningful. Playful activities, family time, and nature-based adventures topped the list, showing the importance of interactive and educational travel. Discover how understanding children's perspectives can enhance tourism planning and support their happiness and development! #TravelWellBeing #ChildDevelopment #TourismResearch #FamilyTravel #CulturalExploration Ghaderi, Z., Bagheri, F., Mahmoodifard, F., & Mohammadi, Z. (2024). Exploring children’s travel well-being through drawings. Anatolia, 1-17. https://lnkd.in/gr79zFg7

📚🔬 How is technology shaping the future of academia? This new study examines the adoption of technology among tourism academics in Türkiye using the UTAUT model. With data from 403 faculty members, the research reveals how personal expectations and attitudes toward technology impact teaching and research practices. The findings offer valuable insights for decision-makers in shaping future educational policies. Check out the full study to learn more! 🌐 #EdTech #AcademicResearch #TourismAcademia #TechnologyAdoption #UTAUT Prentice, C., Şengel, Ü., Çevrimkaya, M., & Kiper, V. O. (2024). Technology adoption in the academic community: a multi-perspective study. Anatolia, 1-14. https://lnkd.in/gWij5-wr