Toward a social psychological theory of tourism motivation: A rejoinder

Iso‐Ahola, Seppo E.

doi:10.1016/0160-7383(82)90049-4

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“…Hence games can emerge as online platforms to help establishing new or maintain existing social relationships (Chou & Tsai, 2007) and support value cocreation. This element of socializing is a key dimension of tourist motivation, as suggested by many researchers (Iso-Ahola, 1982;Beard & Ragheb, 1983).…”

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“…The popular sensation seeking motivation in game players (See Table 1) is not a popular choice here. Rather the intellectual motivations of a tourist (Beard & Ragheb 1983), to learn, explore and discover new things, were highlighted in the findings, reflecting Iso-Ahola's (1982) seeking dimension of tourists' motivation. Tourism games can be very purposive, as tourist game players want to know more about the destination.…”

Section: 'Unlike Reading a Guidebook Or Search Online Information Andmentioning

confidence: 91%

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Tourists as Mobile Gamers: Gamification for Tourism Marketing

Xu¹,

Tian

Buhalis

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Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing

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Abstract:Gaming is rapidly developing as a method of dynamic interaction and experience development. This cutting edge concept of gaming has recently been used by some innovative tourism sectors as a marketing tool and as a method of deeper engagement with visitors. However, little is known in the sector about gaming and tourist game players. This research aims to explore the gamification trend and the potential that gaming is offering for experience development and tourism marketing. Through focus group, this paper discusses gaming and tourism, explores what drives tourists to play games. The results suggest tourists' game playing motivation is multi-dimensional. The majority of players would start with a purposive information seeking, then move onto an intrinsic stimulation, such as fun, challenge and achievement. Socialization is also an important dimension and increasingly players will play with locals or fellow travelers. The research demonstrates several implications for tourism marketing and game design.

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confidence: 93%

Section: 'Unlike Reading a Guidebook Or Search Online Information Andmentioning

confidence: 91%

Tourists as Mobile Gamers: Gamification for Tourism Marketing

Xu¹,

Tian

Buhalis

et al. 2015

Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing

202

111

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“…Tourists travel for many and various reasons [26]. They travel according to their needs, hoping to achieve personal satisfaction [27]. Past research highlights the desire to escape from their daily life, resting and relaxing as the most important tourists' motivations [28], particularly since the stress and tension can be eased through tourist experiences [23].…”

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Holistic Tourism: Motivations, Self-Image and Satisfaction

Rocha¹,

Seabra²

2016

J Tourism Res Hospitality

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Holistic tourism has become a new and alternative form of tourism and an important trend among tourists who seek programs and experiences that would allow them to achieve balance between mind, body and soul. Choosing holistic tourism means that a tourist can enjoy a different and full experience which goes beyond the simple contact with cultures, people, places or landscapes. It focuses on self-transformation and on an attempt of people understanding more about themselves. It is crucial we understand each person´s view about this new type of tourism since this perspective will surely bring potential new investors to this product. Knowing what every tourist values, feels and needs-in terms of personal fulfillment-can turn this new type of tourism into a competitive one. This study includes an empirical research conducted through questionnaires to 300 holistic tourists in four different Portuguese destinations: Azores, Gerês, Lisbon and Algarve. The results allowed a better understanding of the holistic tourists' characteristics, their main motivations, self-image perception and satisfaction levels while taking part in holistic tourism.

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“…The motivations behind tourism decisions are explained by the search -escape theory (Iso-Ahola, 1982). The urge to flee from the everyday routine generates the need for unique experiences.…”

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The tourist function in a car factory Audi Forum Ingolstadt example

Cudny

Horňák

2016

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series

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The article presents modern car industry and tourism issues. It is a case study of a multifunctional centre - the Audi Forum Ingolstadt, situated next to a large Audi factory in Ingolstadt, Germany. It was created in order to promote the Audi brand and provide service for the customers picking up their cars in Ingolstadt. It also performs tourist functions as it focuses on providing service for the people who arrive to visit the car factory, the Audi museum mobile and the region. The centre offers specific tourist products based on particular experiences, which may be included in industrial tourism. The facilities in the Audi Forum Ingolstadt are tourist assets in themselves; they may also be seen as tourist infrastructure. It is also a place where numerous events are held, attracting tourists. The Audi Forum Ingolstadt is an example of a multifunctional centre with distinctive tourist functions, situated on the premises of a large modern car factory.

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Toward a social psychological theory of tourism motivation: A rejoinder

Cited by 975 publications

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Tourists as Mobile Gamers: Gamification for Tourism Marketing

Tourists as Mobile Gamers: Gamification for Tourism Marketing

Holistic Tourism: Motivations, Self-Image and Satisfaction

The tourist function in a car factory Audi Forum Ingolstadt example

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