Taking stimuli-organism-response theory as a conceptual framework, this study advances theoretical understanding of the honeymoon tourism experience (HTE) by examining its empirical linkages with key constructs underlying the wider nomological network within which it is situated, including perceived destination attributes (PDAs), memorable tourism experiences (MTEs), emotions, overall satisfaction, and behavioral intentions. We adopted a sequential mixed-methods approach, in which a qualitative phase was followed by a quantitative phase of data collection and analysis (Study 1, n = 117; Study 2, n = 306). The results of partial least square path modeling revealed how PDAs drive honeymooners’ emotions and MTEs. Honeymooners’ emotions and MTEs were found to significantly influence their overall satisfaction, which further influenced their behavioral intentions. Mediation analysis highlighted emotions, MTEs, and overall satisfaction as significant mediators, suggesting their pertinence as factors in HTE. This study contributes to the literature by developing and testing a theoretically holistic model underlying HTE.

Guided by self-determination theory (SDT), this study aims to advance the theoretical understanding of backpacker personal development (BPD) by examining its relationships with two important social-psychological constructs, that is, generalized self-efficacy (GSE) and self-esteem (SE). Using two samples from different cultural groups (Chinese backpackers, n=230; Western backpackers, n=242) and applying the partial least squares structural equation modeling, the study found that among Chinese backpackers, skill development positively influenced GSE while worldview changes negatively influenced SE. For Western backpackers, capability development and emotional adjustment positively influenced their GSE. The positive effects of GSE on SE were confirmed in both samples. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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This study aimed at uncovering the influences of coastal resort vacationers' environmental and climate satisfactions on their perceived destination restorative qualities (PDRQs), to provide a new perspective in understanding how the environment and the climate impact tourists'mental and physical health and restoration, as well as a better understanding of PDRQs. The data were collected via a questionnaire survey in two typical coastal resorts in Sanya City, Hainan Province Dadonghai and Yalong Bay (N=527). Applying the principal componentbased structural equation modeling technique of partial least squares (PLS_SEM), the results show that both vacationers' climate satisfaction and environmental satisfaction significantly and positively influenced their PDRQs (compatibility, extent, mentally away, physically away, and fascination). Implications for the sustainable development of resort destinations are provided. Specifically, for companies and managers in coastal resort destinations, improving vacationers' satisfaction with the environment and the climate through publicizing information on the environmental and climate conditions and protecting the natural environment would facilitate vacationers in experiencing more of the restorative qualities, and thus having a deeper mental and physical restoration. Finally, the increase of perceived destination restorative qualities would help a resort destination to strengthen its competitive edges in the tourism market.