2016
DOI: 10.3390/admsci6040012
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The Effects of Traditional and Electronic Word-of-Mouth on Destination Image: A Case of Vacation Tourists Visiting Branson, Missouri

Abstract: Abstract:The effects of integrated word-of-mouth (WOM), both traditional and electronic, on tourism products are yet to be fully investigated. The current study aims to assess the effects of and differences between traditional WOM and electronic WOM, between personal WOM and commercial WOM, and between positive and negative WOM on a destination image. Results of the study indicate that traditional WOM had a greater influence on destination image compared to electronic WOM. Personal traditional WOM had a greate… Show more

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“…Word-of-mouth (WOM) has long drawn the attention of researchers and the practitioners due to its ability to reduce consumers' perceived risk in purchasing intangible [8] and high involvement offerings [9]. With the popularity of SNSs, WOM took an electronic form (e-WOM) [10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Word-of-mouth (WOM) has long drawn the attention of researchers and the practitioners due to its ability to reduce consumers' perceived risk in purchasing intangible [8] and high involvement offerings [9]. With the popularity of SNSs, WOM took an electronic form (e-WOM) [10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nowadays, when consumers need a product or service, they turn to their smart phones and search for information on websites, applications and social media in order to find the product or service that best fits their needs (Erkan and Evans, 2016). E-wom is sharing your opinion, feelings and attitudes with groups of people on any subject matter through Internet (Ishida, Slevitch and Siamionava 2016). There is no longer any need to use traditional media or traditional word of mouth (WOM) as mobiles and social networks have created a new WOM.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In such circumstances, word-of-mouth becomes an important part of tourists' decision-making processes, as it reduces uncertainty (Ishida et al, 2016). Due to the spread of information and communication technologies, tourists increasingly rely on eWOM as a more available and accessible form of communication.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%