Scientific journal paper Q2
Dimensions of sustainable tour experiences
Ana Brochado (Brochado, A.); Jenny Souto (Souto, J.); Fernando Brochado (Brochado, F.);
Journal Title
Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality and Tourism
Year (definitive publication)
2021
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Abstract
Tour operators are crucial to supply chain management within sustainable tourism. This research sought to identify sustainable tour dimensions from the tourists’ perspective. The sample comprised 878 post-experience online reviews of 20 tours across Portugal, written by tourists from different countries. Mixed content analysis methods (i.e., qualitative narrative and quantitative computer-assisted analyses) produced results used to generate a concept map of 12 themes: tour, guide, experience, hike, service, food, recommendation, fun, return, walk, difference, and wildlife. Each theme contains concepts related to service quality and experience dimensions. The findings provide a better understanding of how tourists perceive sustainable tour experiences.
Acknowledgements
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Keywords
Sustainable tour,Sustainable tourism,Content analysis,Web review
  • Economics and Business - Social Sciences
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Funding Reference Funding Entity
UIDB/03127/2020 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia