Anatolia Tourism Journal

🌍 Exploring Anatolia's Multidisciplinary Impact on Tourism & Hospitality Research A recent study delves into 27 years of Anatolia’s contributions to tourism and hospitality, revealing a rise in global contributions and interdisciplinary research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper identifies key emerging topics, offering a roadmap for future research directions. Kaurav, R. P. S., Singhania, S., & Kozak, M. (2024). Anatolia–unveiling its multidisciplinary landscape and future orientations. Anatolia, 1-18. https://lnkd.in/gCnVcpwB

💡 Exploring Generation Z's Views on Hospitality Through a Gender Lens New research sheds light on how Generation Z perceives hospitality, revealing distinct gender differences. While females associate it with customer service and relationships, males focus more on commercial aspects like food and payment. This study emphasizes the need for inclusive industry policies to bridge gender disparities. Choi, K., Kim, E., Griggs, N., & Afsharifar, A. (2024). Generation Z’s meaning of hospitality from a gender perspective. Anatolia, 1-14. https://lnkd.in/gn9Zgtwn

🌍✨ The Future of Islamic Tourism The Fourth World Islamic Tourism Conference (WITC) 2024 in Malaysia explored how collaboration and innovation can drive the sustainable growth of the Islamic tourism ecosystem. From halal certifications to empowering local communities, discussions highlighted key strategies for a thriving Muslim-friendly tourism sector. Discover more insights from this impactful event! https://lnkd.in/gDbM-PDq

🌍💭 Does Familiarity Drive Revisit Intentions? A new study reveals that environmental concern and emotional experiences play a key role in tourists’ decision to revisit destinations. Familiarity with a place strengthens these factors, boosting the likelihood of return visits. Kundan, Z., Kumar, J., & Nazir, F. (2024). Does destination familiarity boost revisit intentions?. Anatolia, 1-14. https://lnkd.in/gAB_V6KB

🤝✨ Trust Shapes Travel Choices How does e-trust impact hotel satisfaction and loyalty? A new study reveals that travelers trust hotel websites for reliability and integrity, while online travel agencies shine in competence. High trust = more recommendations and returns! Carmo, M. D., Correia, A., & Moraes, M. (2024). Behavioural economics: the role of trust in hospitality. Anatolia, 1-17. https://lnkd.in/gG7GUfhB

🌏✈️ Tourism as a Diplomatic Tool? A new study explores how tourism sanctions are used in economic statecraft, revealing how restrictions on outbound tourism can influence diplomatic outcomes. With fresh insights from fsQCA analysis, this research uncovers patterns in how tourism impacts international relations. Chung, J. Y., Paik, W., & Kim, Y. H. (2024). Tourism sanctions as a means of China’s economic statecraft: an fsQCA analysis. Anatolia, 1-13.

🌍✨ Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Place in Tourism ✨🌍 How does digitalization impact the spaces we travel to? This new study by Lotta Braunerhielm and Fredrik Hoppstadius takes a deep dive into the relationship between technology and tourism places. With a systematic review of over 2,400 publications, they reveal the need for a more critical approach to understanding the social and spatial effects of digital technology in tourism. #Tourism #Digitalization #TechInTourism #Research #TravelInnovation

📊 Exploring 30 Years of Sustainable Tourism Research 🌍 Arslan Rafi and colleagues analyze 1,383 studies to uncover key trends in sustainable tourism and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Their findings highlight future research areas, including regenerative tourism, responsible travel behaviors, and right-sizing tourism for a more sustainable future. #SustainableTourism #SDGs #ResearchInsights #FutureAgenda #Tourism Rafi, A., Rehman, M. A., Musu, A., Rather, R. A., & Kautish, P. (2024). Revisiting sustainable tourism research: bibliometric insights and future research agenda. Anatolia, 1-16.

🌍 How Does Host Acceptance Shape Tourist Experiences in Ghana? Issahaku Adam & Juliet Otema Yeboah explore the impact of host acceptance on international tourists' experiences in Ghana. Their findings reveal that social, cultural, and economic factors influence feelings of acceptance, which in turn enhance or diminish the overall trip experience. #TourismResearch #HostCulture #Ghana #TouristExperience #TravelInsights Adam, I., & Yeboah, J. O. (2024). Hosts’ acceptance of tourist and trip experience in Ghana. Anatolia, 1-14.

🚀 A Decade of Tourist Experience Research! 🌍 A new study reveals five major trends that have shaped the evolution of tourist experience research over the past 10 years. From internationalizing authorship to shifting from behaviorism to cognitivism, this study offers a fresh perspective on the future of tourism research with the new I-T-A framework! #TourismResearch #TouristExperience #TravelTrends #ITATrends #Tourism Liu, B., Moyle, B., & Kralj, A. (2024). A decade of progress in tourist experience research: five macro-level trends. Anatolia, 1-17.