Handbook of Tourism and Consumer Behavior

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Handbook of Tourism and Consumer Behavior

9781035309795 Edward Elgar Publishing
Edited by Danni Zheng, Associate Professor of Tourism, Department of Tourism, Fudan University, China, Metin Kozak, Professor of Tourism, School of Communication, Kadir Has University, Turkey and Jun Wen, Lecturer of Tourism, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Publication Date: November 2024 ISBN: 978 1 03530 979 5 Extent: c 416 pp
This Handbook evaluates cutting-edge research on consumer behavior in the modern day, discussing key areas such as emerging tourism experiences and technology-enabled services.

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This Handbook evaluates cutting-edge research on consumer behavior in the modern day, discussing key areas such as emerging tourism experiences and technology-enabled services.

Presenting a comprehensive exploration of how global challenges are reshaping consumer behaviors in tourism, the Handbook investigates the effects of COVID-19 pandemic alongside key issues such as climate change, aging populations and worldwide geopolitical tensions. Featuring interdisciplinary theoretical and empirical research, chapters examine post-pandemic travel and sustainability in tourism, highlighting a shift in the use of social media and in responsible travel behavior. Looking to the future, the Handbook also investigates wellness and health tourism post-pandemic alongside the concept of virtual reality tourism.

The Handbook of Tourism and Consumer Behavior provides insightful research findings that academics in tourism and hospitality will find invaluable when applying consumer behavior to worldwide tourism. Researchers seeking comprehensive material on tourism, marketing, psychology and public health will find the included case studies informative and practical.
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‘This publication represents a timely contribution to the field, authored by researchers from diverse disciplinary and cultural perspectives. It nicely integrates emerging topics and critical elements such as technology, social media, and sustainability, that shape consumer decision-making and behaviors. This book stands as an insightful resource for both academics and industry professionals.’
– Cathy Hsu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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