The influence of cognitive dimensions on memorable experiences within a marine tourism context

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African Journal of Marine Science

et al. 2021

Research on the socio-economic aspects of marine protected areas (MPAs) in South Africa is reviewed to guide evaluation and integration. After a brief international review, we used declaration notices and management plans to determine the extent to which social and economic objectives have been included in the purpose statements of MPAs. We then reviewed the current state of knowledge about the social and economic effects of South African MPAs. While many MPAs have purposes and objectives that include some social and economic objectives, these are limited in scope. Most of the MPAs that were declared before 2019 did not include objectives directly related to people or their needs. Social or economic research has been undertaken in fewer than half of the 23 coastal MPAs. Literature is largely limited to: (i) studies on negative impacts of MPAs on adjacent rural communities; (ii) selected aspects of tourism; and (iii) various aspects related to resource use. A wide range of other tangible and intangible effects, including those experienced by a broader set of stakeholders and over differing scales of time and space, have seldom been addressed. A case study on the Tsitsikamma MPA exemplifies challenges associated with understanding the full scope of social and economic aspects of MPAs. We conclude with recommendations to address the challenges of building a better understanding of the social and economic effects of MPAs, ensuring that these are addressed in establishing or revising objectives for each MPA, and assessing the extent to which the objectives meet both human and environmental needs.

Section: Positive Effectssupporting

confidence: 76%

Social and economic effects of marine protected areas in South Africa, with recommendations for future assessments

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African Journal of Marine Science

et al. 2021

“…Qiu [ 46 ] gives the promotion strategy of tourism cultural and creative products in the era of Internet+. Research has shown that understanding the cognitive dimensions of the marine tourism experience will result in a more memorable experience for the tourists and may lead to post-purchase behaviors such as repeat purchases and word-of-mouth referrals, which in turn will increase the commercial interests [ 47 ]. Li and Yu [ 48 ] take Zhuhai marine tourism as the research object to quantify and optimize the influencing factors of marine tourism economic development.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

An investigation of how perceived smart tourism technologies affect tourists’ well-being in marine tourism

Zheng,

2023

PLoS ONE

Tourism industry is the first of the five happiness industries, playing a crucial role in enhancing people’s well-being and happiness. Its high-quality development cannot be achieved without the use of emerging technologies, and today people have greatly improved the quality and happiness of tourism through smartphones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other technologies. Building smart marine tourism also requires widespread use of smart tourism technology. The study aims to examine the implications of perceived smart tourism technologies for tourist well-being in marine tourism, as well as the mediating role memorable tourism experiences play. We collected 445 valid questionnaires through a combination of offline and online methods and developed a theoretical model based on the results. The SPSS 26 statistical software package and Amos were applied in data analysis. There is a significant positive impact of perceived smart tourism technology on both hedonic and eudaimonic well-being of tourists in marine tourism, which is partially mediated by memorable tourism experiences. This paper provides certain suggestions and insights into the construction of smart marine tourism, so that managers can pay more attention to the experience and well-being of tourists and build a humanized, diversified, intelligent and innovative marine tourism. For smart tourism technology suppliers, it can provide them with new ideas for technological improvement, so that they can provide better services and attract more tourists in a market-oriented environment.

“…Meaningfulness can be defined as "engagement in personally significant activities" (Chandralal and Valenzuela, 2013, p. 293). A tourism experience is more than just observing new sights or visiting new places; it is an inner journey of personal growth and self-development (Jonas et al, 2020). Many activities, such as closeness to nature, enjoyment of the scenery, spiritual explorations or travel, contribute to restoring equilibrium (Hu et al, 2018;Rejikumar et al, 2021).…”

Section: Literature Review and Hypothesis Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analyzing the strength of novelty and meaningfulness in astrotourism experiences: the mediating role of hedonism

Rodrigues

Loureiro

2022

CBTH

Purpose This study aims to explore the relationships among novelty, meaningfulness, hedonism and loyalty in the context of an astrotourism experience. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using a convenience sample at an astrotourism event in Portugal. A self‐administered questionnaire was designed using established scales. In total, 296 usable responses were analyzed using partial least square (PLS)-structural equation modeling. Findings The result of the structural model shows that novelty and meaningfulness affect hedonism, which in turn influences loyalty. Novelty and meaningfulness contribute 62.8% to the variance in hedonism and 31.3% to the variability in loyalty. Originality/value This study deepens knowledge of the tourist behavior of astrotourists. Destinations and managers that develop astrotourism activities can also benefit from deeper knowledge about the emotional process of the astrotourism experience and its impact on behavioral loyalty.