Alicia Orea-Giner
Biographic Data
| ID | 3081133 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alicia Orea-Giner |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alicia |
| FAMILY NAME | Orea-Giner |
| SIGNATURE | OREA-GINER A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad Rey Juan Carlos |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8198-8169 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 19 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Ecofeminism and food activism in transformative travel as a tool for change
Capturing dark tourism through UGC: A qualitative content analysis of Instagram posts
Over the last few decades, dark tourism has emerged as a significant phenomenon within the travel and tourism industry, driven by travelers seeking unique and immersive experiences that connect them with history and provide new perspectives on the world. By analysing user-generated content (UGC) on Instagram, this study investigates the role of Instagram posts in the co-creation of dark tourism meanings, narratives, and collective understandings.…
Unveiling consumer behaviour toward traditional food: An extension of the value-attitude-behaviour theory
Purpose This study builds on the value-attitude-behaviour theory to explore the relationships between customer value, social marketing (SM), attitude, word-of-mouth (WoM) and behaviour toward traditional food consumption in Oman. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative methodology was employed. Data were gathered through a survey of 493 people who had sampled Omani traditional cuisine. The data were evaluated via partial least squares structur…
The inspired wellness: Unveiling the connection between mental health and wellness tourism
Wellness tourism, where individuals seek optimal physical and mental well-being through travel, has gained prominence due to changing health attitudes and the growing integration of wellness into lifestyle choices. This study delves into the nuanced relationship between individual wellness states and their specific travel decisions within this context. Employing quantitative methods and analysing the data through logistic regressions, the researc…
An integrative model of the key factors determining consumer behaviour towards street food
Purpose This study examines how street food affects urban culture, economics and sustainable tourism. It examines how street food stands, as a cultural and economic phenomenon, influence consumer behaviour and local traditions, particularly in Oman’s evolving street food scene. Design/methodology/approach Adopting a quantitative research design, this study utilises an integrated model combining the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) and Attitude-…
An exploratory study of the future paranormal tourist experience on ghost tours
Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the paranormal tourist experience on ghost tours, taking into account the participants’ perceptions and their prior knowledge of the paranormal, in order to determine the principal components of the future of paranormal tourist experience. Design/methodology/approach The study is divided into two phases. The first phase is based on participant observation during a ghost tour. The second phase is bas…
Competitive intelligence in tourism: Charting future directions through bibliometric analysis
Purpose This study explores the crucial role of competitive intelligence (CI) in the tourism sector’s strategic decision-making. CI has significantly transformed the tourism sector through new insights and sophistication in data analysis and strategic planning. The rise in tourism-related competition, due to new destinations, varied tourist preferences and sustainability emphasis, makes competitive intelligence essential for understanding future …
Threats and opportunities through the lens of civic and social council stakeholders in Madrid’s World Heritage urban cultural landscape
The support and participation of local stakeholders in tourism development and the conservation of World Heritage Sites is a fundamental requisite for the sustainable management of World Heritage Sites in urban destinations. This work aims to analyse the threats and opportunities posed by the declaration of World Heritage by UNESCO of the Cultural Landscape of the City of Madrid in July 2021 from the perspective of local stakeholders. The declara…
The way we live, the way we travel: Generation Z and sustainable consumption in food tourism experiences
Purpose This research aims to examine Generation Z's perspectives of sustainable consumption in food tourism experiences, considering the drivers on food tourists' behavioural intents and basing its analysis on the value-attitude-behaviour model of norm activation theory. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative design, 27 qualitative online surveys were conducted with Generation Z travellers who are also active on social media. Findings R…
Defining risk reduction strategies for tourists with specific food needs: A qualitative approach
Purpose This exploratory study aims to identify the main risk reduction strategies when individuals suffer from coeliac disease (CD) or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) travel. Based on Yeung and Yee's (2013; 2019) model, the paper offers a new framework for analysing the main travel risk reduction strategies for people with specific food needs. The empirical work focuses on the perspectives of different stakeholders (CD and NCGS community, …
Does the Implementation of Robots in Hotels Influence the Overall TripAdvisor Rating? A Text Mining Analysis from the Industry 5.0 Approach
This research explores the relationship between customers’ emotions and sentiments generated by the interaction \nwith robots in hotels and the potential effect on the hotel’s rating. To this end, text mining techniques are applied \nto TripAdvisor reviews by using Python 3.9.4. The results indicate a relationship between the emotions and \nsentiments detected in the reviews, the robots’ functional typologies and traveller categories. The origina…
An Exploratory Analysis of Museum Attributes from the Perspective of Tourists and Residents: The Case of Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Madrid, Spain
Attribute evaluation provides an understanding of the perceived quality and subjective value of the museum visitor experience. The principal contribution of this paper is to analyze the attributes perceived by tourists and the local community (Madrid residents) of the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum (Madrid, Spain), utilizing the results from choice experiment and willingness-to-pay questionnaires. To analyze in depth the assessment regarding …
Understanding the new post-Covid-19 risk scenario: Outlooks and challenges for a new era of tourism
This paper explores the new travel risk scenario by analysing travel risk perception during the pandemic and proposes measures to improve traveller confidence based on the issue-attention cycle. The study was conducted during two stages of the pandemic. During the initial stage, travellers' decision-making process was studied to learn why travellers chose to maintain or cancel travel plans and what variables influenced their travel risk perceptio…
Sustainability, economic value and socio-cultural impacts of museums: A Theoretical Proposition of a Research Method
Museums need to apply sustainable criteria in order to evaluate performance and improve results. This paper aims to determine a methodological model that allows the analysis of the economic and socio-cultural value of museums. The approach proposed is related to the local community and tourist’s perception. The research supports the conclusion that both the Choice Experiments method and the Subjective Quality Indicators are methods of interest fo…
Gender and the #MeToo effect in Spanish professional football organizations: An exploratory qualitative approach
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of the #MeToo movement in the work environment of professional football organizations in Spain. It also explores the current situation of the professional career of women working in this industry to know if the opportunities are equal for men and women to reach management or executive positions. Design/methodology/approach From a gender approach and considering gender as a social structu…
Understanding the new post-Covid-19 risk scenario: Outlooks and challenges for a new era of tourism
This paper explores the new travel risk scenario by analysing travel risk perception during the pandemic and proposes measures to improve traveller confidence based on the issue-attention cycle. The study was conducted during two stages of the pandemic. During the initial stage, travellers' decision-making process was studied to learn why travellers chose to maintain or cancel travel plans and what variables influenced their travel risk perceptio…
Does the Implementation of Robots in Hotels Influence the Overall TripAdvisor Rating? A Text Mining Analysis from the Industry 5.0 Approach
This research explores the relationship between customers’ emotions and sentiments generated by the interaction \nwith robots in hotels and the potential effect on the hotel’s rating. To this end, text mining techniques are applied \nto TripAdvisor reviews by using Python 3.9.4. The results indicate a relationship between the emotions and \nsentiments detected in the reviews, the robots’ functional typologies and traveller categories. The origina…
The inspired wellness: Unveiling the connection between mental health and wellness tourism
Wellness tourism, where individuals seek optimal physical and mental well-being through travel, has gained prominence due to changing health attitudes and the growing integration of wellness into lifestyle choices. This study delves into the nuanced relationship between individual wellness states and their specific travel decisions within this context. Employing quantitative methods and analysing the data through logistic regressions, the researc…
Sustainability, economic value and socio-cultural impacts of museums: A Theoretical Proposition of a Research Method
Museums need to apply sustainable criteria in order to evaluate performance and improve results. This paper aims to determine a methodological model that allows the analysis of the economic and socio-cultural value of museums. The approach proposed is related to the local community and tourist’s perception. The research supports the conclusion that both the Choice Experiments method and the Subjective Quality Indicators are methods of interest fo…
An Exploratory Analysis of Museum Attributes from the Perspective of Tourists and Residents: The Case of Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Madrid, Spain
Attribute evaluation provides an understanding of the perceived quality and subjective value of the museum visitor experience. The principal contribution of this paper is to analyze the attributes perceived by tourists and the local community (Madrid residents) of the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum (Madrid, Spain), utilizing the results from choice experiment and willingness-to-pay questionnaires. To analyze in depth the assessment regarding …
Gender and the #MeToo effect in Spanish professional football organizations: An exploratory qualitative approach
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of the #MeToo movement in the work environment of professional football organizations in Spain. It also explores the current situation of the professional career of women working in this industry to know if the opportunities are equal for men and women to reach management or executive positions. Design/methodology/approach From a gender approach and considering gender as a social structu…
An Exploratory Analysis of Museum Attributes from the Perspective of Tourists and Residents: The Case of Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Madrid, Spain
Attribute evaluation provides an understanding of the perceived quality and subjective value of the museum visitor experience. The principal contribution of this paper is to analyze the attributes perceived by tourists and the local community (Madrid residents) of the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum (Madrid, Spain), utilizing the results from choice experiment and willingness-to-pay questionnaires. To analyze in depth the assessment regarding …
Understanding the new post-Covid-19 risk scenario: Outlooks and challenges for a new era of tourism
This paper explores the new travel risk scenario by analysing travel risk perception during the pandemic and proposes measures to improve traveller confidence based on the issue-attention cycle. The study was conducted during two stages of the pandemic. During the initial stage, travellers' decision-making process was studied to learn why travellers chose to maintain or cancel travel plans and what variables influenced their travel risk perceptio…
Sustainability, economic value and socio-cultural impacts of museums: A Theoretical Proposition of a Research Method
Museums need to apply sustainable criteria in order to evaluate performance and improve results. This paper aims to determine a methodological model that allows the analysis of the economic and socio-cultural value of museums. The approach proposed is related to the local community and tourist’s perception. The research supports the conclusion that both the Choice Experiments method and the Subjective Quality Indicators are methods of interest fo…
Defining risk reduction strategies for tourists with specific food needs: A qualitative approach
Purpose This exploratory study aims to identify the main risk reduction strategies when individuals suffer from coeliac disease (CD) or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) travel. Based on Yeung and Yee's (2013; 2019) model, the paper offers a new framework for analysing the main travel risk reduction strategies for people with specific food needs. The empirical work focuses on the perspectives of different stakeholders (CD and NCGS community, …
Does the Implementation of Robots in Hotels Influence the Overall TripAdvisor Rating? A Text Mining Analysis from the Industry 5.0 Approach
This research explores the relationship between customers’ emotions and sentiments generated by the interaction \nwith robots in hotels and the potential effect on the hotel’s rating. To this end, text mining techniques are applied \nto TripAdvisor reviews by using Python 3.9.4. The results indicate a relationship between the emotions and \nsentiments detected in the reviews, the robots’ functional typologies and traveller categories. The origina…
The way we live, the way we travel: Generation Z and sustainable consumption in food tourism experiences
Purpose This research aims to examine Generation Z's perspectives of sustainable consumption in food tourism experiences, considering the drivers on food tourists' behavioural intents and basing its analysis on the value-attitude-behaviour model of norm activation theory. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative design, 27 qualitative online surveys were conducted with Generation Z travellers who are also active on social media. Findings R…
An integrative model of the key factors determining consumer behaviour towards street food
Purpose This study examines how street food affects urban culture, economics and sustainable tourism. It examines how street food stands, as a cultural and economic phenomenon, influence consumer behaviour and local traditions, particularly in Oman’s evolving street food scene. Design/methodology/approach Adopting a quantitative research design, this study utilises an integrated model combining the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) and Attitude-…
An exploratory study of the future paranormal tourist experience on ghost tours
Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the paranormal tourist experience on ghost tours, taking into account the participants’ perceptions and their prior knowledge of the paranormal, in order to determine the principal components of the future of paranormal tourist experience. Design/methodology/approach The study is divided into two phases. The first phase is based on participant observation during a ghost tour. The second phase is bas…
Competitive intelligence in tourism: Charting future directions through bibliometric analysis
Purpose This study explores the crucial role of competitive intelligence (CI) in the tourism sector’s strategic decision-making. CI has significantly transformed the tourism sector through new insights and sophistication in data analysis and strategic planning. The rise in tourism-related competition, due to new destinations, varied tourist preferences and sustainability emphasis, makes competitive intelligence essential for understanding future …
Threats and opportunities through the lens of civic and social council stakeholders in Madrid’s World Heritage urban cultural landscape
The support and participation of local stakeholders in tourism development and the conservation of World Heritage Sites is a fundamental requisite for the sustainable management of World Heritage Sites in urban destinations. This work aims to analyse the threats and opportunities posed by the declaration of World Heritage by UNESCO of the Cultural Landscape of the City of Madrid in July 2021 from the perspective of local stakeholders. The declara…
Capturing dark tourism through UGC: A qualitative content analysis of Instagram posts
Over the last few decades, dark tourism has emerged as a significant phenomenon within the travel and tourism industry, driven by travelers seeking unique and immersive experiences that connect them with history and provide new perspectives on the world. By analysing user-generated content (UGC) on Instagram, this study investigates the role of Instagram posts in the co-creation of dark tourism meanings, narratives, and collective understandings.…
Unveiling consumer behaviour toward traditional food: An extension of the value-attitude-behaviour theory
Purpose This study builds on the value-attitude-behaviour theory to explore the relationships between customer value, social marketing (SM), attitude, word-of-mouth (WoM) and behaviour toward traditional food consumption in Oman. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative methodology was employed. Data were gathered through a survey of 493 people who had sampled Omani traditional cuisine. The data were evaluated via partial least squares structur…
The inspired wellness: Unveiling the connection between mental health and wellness tourism
Wellness tourism, where individuals seek optimal physical and mental well-being through travel, has gained prominence due to changing health attitudes and the growing integration of wellness into lifestyle choices. This study delves into the nuanced relationship between individual wellness states and their specific travel decisions within this context. Employing quantitative methods and analysing the data through logistic regressions, the researc…
Ecofeminism and food activism in transformative travel as a tool for change
Tourism (10 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Geography (8 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Business (7 works) · Marketing (7 works) · Political science (7 works) · Culinary Culture and Tourism (6 works) · Originality (6 works) · Computer Science (5 works)