Zhaoyu Chen
Biographic Data
| ID | 3722900 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Zhaoyu Chen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Zhaoyu |
| FAMILY NAME | Chen |
| SIGNATURE | CHEN Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | Macao University of Tourism |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8023-0516 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 37 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 26 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Value Chain Approach to Creative Clusters: Heritage Revitalization at Beishan Courtyard, China
A growing number of heritage revitalization projects are being repurposed for creative functions within the operation of creative clusters, incorporating the value propositions of both heritage and the creative industries. However, the mechanisms underlying these value chain processes remain underexplored. This article examines the value chain process of transforming China’s heritage buildings into creative clusters by synthesizing three value ch…
Exploring the mediating role of boredom in the relationship between ideal L2 self and engagement in Chinese as a foreign language learning
Boredom, as an inhibitory negative emotion, is prevalent in foreign language learning but its effects on learning are often underestimated. Within the context of Chinese as a foreign language (CFL), few studies have examined the dynamic relationship of boredom with motivational sources and learning engagement. To address this research gap, we probed the relationship between the ideal L2 self and affective, behavioural, and cognitive engagement, s…
A taste of nostalgia: Linking consumption values and the decision-making process for Gen Z
Members of Generation Z are drawn to nostalgic references from past eras to build cross-generational connections and to satisfy their curiosity in experience consumption scenarios such as nostalgia-themed restaurants. However, there is insufficient research exploring the consumption value of Gen Z that is used in the decision-making process for visiting nostalgia-themed restaurants. Using mixed methods, Study 1 conducted 18 in-depth interviews in…
Capital and Control: A Bourdieusian Analysis of Rural Revitalization Under Governance Regimes in China
This study investigates spatial heterogeneity in China’s rural revitalization through a configurational lens that integrates Bourdieu’s capital theory with Foucault’s governmentality. Using data for 31 provinces, fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) and Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA) reveal multiple equifinal development pathways. A prominent configuration associated with high attainment combines ecological and human capital wit…
Exploring motivations for workations: A mixed-methods approach
Impact of video content on gastronomic image construction and tourists’ intention to (re-) visit Macao
Videos are a key resource in digital marketing for tourism destinations. However, their influence on gastronomic image construction is underestimated, especially the effects of video content components on tourist perceptions and (re-)visit intentions. Drawing upon visual communication theories, this study explores the key elements presented in video content on social media platforms that shape the gastronomic image and the impact of individually …
How does virtual reality facilitate museum interpretation? The experience of perceived authenticity
Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used in tourism to enhance visitor experiences. However, its impact on perceived authenticity in museum interpretation remains largely unexplored. Drawing upon hermeneutics, this study investigated visitors’ perceptions of a VR museum interpretation experience and examined how VR impacted their perceived authenticity. Using the Palace Museum in Beijing, China, as the study context, 21 participants were i…
Walking the hidden city: The Role of Citywalk in Shaping Destination Branding Experience
Citywalk, a burgeoning travelling phenomenon, significantly shapes destination branding experience (DBE) construction. Social media posts about citywalk have gained significant exposure on platforms like Xiaohongshu, one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in mainland China. Contemporary tourism research identifies six DBE dimensions: sensory, affective, behavioural, cognitive, spiritual, and relational. However, how these DBE dimension…
Theoretical development of the tourist experience: A Future Perspective
The tourist experience is a widely explored phenomenon in tourism research because of its importance to the design and provision of quality products and services and the enhancement of destination branding. Various theories and theoretical frameworks have been applied to understand tourist experiences, including the constructivist, experiential, and emotional perspectives. However, recent systematic literature reviews of the theoretical underpinn…
Blue sky through intellectual property protection: Quasi-experimental evidence from China’s Intellectual Property City Program
Entanglements in diaspora tourism: A systematic review
A Dining Career Ladder: Customers’ Motivation of Visiting Internet-Famous Restaurants
Customers visiting internet-famous restaurants enjoy unique dining experiences. However, few studies have explored customers' motivation for visiting internet-famous restaurants. Integrating different motivational theories, this study proposes a dining career ladder to conceptualize customers' initial motivations to visit internet-famous restaurants, and their (un)varying motivations when they gain increasing experience. With reflections from 27 …
Exploring the influence of soundscape on visitors’ emotional experience and stickiness to attractions
This study investigates and compares the effects of both subjective and objective soundscapes on visitors' emotional responses and stickiness (i.e. their intention to stay) toward an attraction. Following the soundwalk approach, this study utilizes sound level meters and questionnaires to measure the objective and subjective soundscapes, respectively. The results indicate that subjective soundscape encompasses three dimensions, namely pleasant, u…
Typology of people–process–technology framework in refining smart tourism from the perspective of tourism academic experts
Smart tourism is receiving growing attention among scholars and practitioners as it advances tourism development and enhances travel experience. Existing research focuses on various technological applications and opinions from users and suppliers. However, discussions from the perspective of academic experts on smart tourism are scarce. In addition, most studies focus on only a single aspect of either people, planning process, or technological co…
Reinterpreting activity space in tourism by mapping tourist-resident interactions in populated cities
This study draws upon the concept of ‘activity space’ rooted in human geography and applies it in a contemporary urban context – Macao. Noting the growing trend of urbanisation and the blurring boundary of tourist-resident spaces, this research systematically analyses the mapping and structure of tourist and resident activity spaces, and interprets the tourist-resident interactions through their spatial–temporal behaviours. Global Positioning Sys…
Smart cities and quality of life: A quantitative analysis of citizens' support for smart city development
Purpose This study examined a tourism destination, Macao, a fast-progressing smart city under development, vis-à-vis a set of smart city quality of life (SCQOL) domains and verified their effects on citizens' attitudes, perceptions and support for citizen-centric smart city development (SCD). Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a quantitative approach. In particular, a questionnaire survey was used to collect data from Macao citizens. …
Tourism development induced social change
This study reconceptualizes social changes induced by tourism development, where tourism has turned the former Portuguese enclave, Macao, into one of the richest economies in the world. Adopting a constructivist approach, key social issues were identified by collecting related articles from three local news outlets, followed by in-depth interviews with thirty-seven residents of different social strata. Based on the interviewees' detailed articula…
Professional competence development of heritage guides
This paper explores the critical issues regarding heritage guides’ professional competence development in Macao – a prominent tourist destination – by analysing the current competence development system. The data is collected through semi-structured interviews with professional heritage guides and trainers who lead the guide training programme in Macao. Additionally, official documents and previous research on related topics are reviewed. The stu…
Gastronomic image in the foodstagrammer’s eyes – A machine learning approach
Visualizing experiencescape – from the art of intangible cultural heritage
The role of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in promoting tourism is underestimated. This study examines progressive thinking regarding the newly explored topic of tourism experiencescape by using the context of ICH in a World Heritage City, Macau, and through investigating three typical ICH festivals. Interviews with 85 tourists and 30 key stakeholders were conducted over a consecutive two-year period in order to explore the rationale behind h…
Self-Adaptive bagging approach to credit rating
Organic destination imagery and social media: Mapping tourism dynamics across China’s Greater Bay Area cities
Drawing upon Gunn’s formative concept of organic destination image this study proposes an application and extension in a contemporary regional context. Noting that the formation of destination image now emanates from tourists as well as from tourism businesses, the researchers use a prominent Chinese social media platform – the Red – to evaluate tourist/user generated content on the destination image of the ‘9 + 2’ Greater Bay Area cities in sout…
Interdependence between community participation and sustainable livelihood development: Community perspectives on heritage conservation in Macao
Extensive research has explored and emphasized the initiatives of both community participation and sustainable livelihood development in the contemporary world. However, studies on the interdependence of these two areas are limited, especially on the conditions and channels that facilitate community participation and the influence of community participation levels on different dimensions of sustainable livelihood. To explore the fundamental relat…
The hybrid discourse on creative tourism: Illuminating the value creation process
Purpose This paper aims to identify the nature of creative tourism and the roles of interrelated concepts especially those of creative industries in the value creation process, by analyzing the trends in existing practices. Design/methodology/approach Based on a thorough literature review of the multidisciplinary “creative” related research, this paper provides a conceptual insight of the value creation process in creative tourism. Findings A con…
Co-creation of value for cultural festivals: Behind the scenes in Macau
In their capacity as performative cultural assets located in destinations, festivals offer visitors potentially convivial and memorable experiences. Though previous studies have examined the psychologies of festival attendees, few have considered the perspective of festival stakeholders towards the co-creation of cultural value. The present study examines the case of a traditional festival that epitomises intangible cultural heritage – the Feast …
A pilot study of the co-creation experience in traditional Cantonese teahouses in Hong Kong
The dying out of traditional foodways calls for urgent attention from local culinary sources to sustain cultural identity. This study aims to examine how the remaining traditional Cantonese teahouses have survived in modern society and how they have an irreplaceable value in the minds of the locals. In addition, the study examines how the Cantonese teahouses draw the attention of tourists as a symbolic cultural attraction in Hong Kong. Using a qu…
Gastronomic image in the foodstagrammer’s eyes – A machine learning approach
Walking the hidden city: The Role of Citywalk in Shaping Destination Branding Experience
Citywalk, a burgeoning travelling phenomenon, significantly shapes destination branding experience (DBE) construction. Social media posts about citywalk have gained significant exposure on platforms like Xiaohongshu, one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in mainland China. Contemporary tourism research identifies six DBE dimensions: sensory, affective, behavioural, cognitive, spiritual, and relational. However, how these DBE dimension…
Theoretical development of the tourist experience: A Future Perspective
The tourist experience is a widely explored phenomenon in tourism research because of its importance to the design and provision of quality products and services and the enhancement of destination branding. Various theories and theoretical frameworks have been applied to understand tourist experiences, including the constructivist, experiential, and emotional perspectives. However, recent systematic literature reviews of the theoretical underpinn…
Organic destination imagery and social media: Mapping tourism dynamics across China’s Greater Bay Area cities
Drawing upon Gunn’s formative concept of organic destination image this study proposes an application and extension in a contemporary regional context. Noting that the formation of destination image now emanates from tourists as well as from tourism businesses, the researchers use a prominent Chinese social media platform – the Red – to evaluate tourist/user generated content on the destination image of the ‘9 + 2’ Greater Bay Area cities in sout…
Exploring the influence of soundscape on visitors’ emotional experience and stickiness to attractions
This study investigates and compares the effects of both subjective and objective soundscapes on visitors' emotional responses and stickiness (i.e. their intention to stay) toward an attraction. Following the soundwalk approach, this study utilizes sound level meters and questionnaires to measure the objective and subjective soundscapes, respectively. The results indicate that subjective soundscape encompasses three dimensions, namely pleasant, u…
Typology of people–process–technology framework in refining smart tourism from the perspective of tourism academic experts
Smart tourism is receiving growing attention among scholars and practitioners as it advances tourism development and enhances travel experience. Existing research focuses on various technological applications and opinions from users and suppliers. However, discussions from the perspective of academic experts on smart tourism are scarce. In addition, most studies focus on only a single aspect of either people, planning process, or technological co…
Reinterpreting activity space in tourism by mapping tourist-resident interactions in populated cities
This study draws upon the concept of ‘activity space’ rooted in human geography and applies it in a contemporary urban context – Macao. Noting the growing trend of urbanisation and the blurring boundary of tourist-resident spaces, this research systematically analyses the mapping and structure of tourist and resident activity spaces, and interprets the tourist-resident interactions through their spatial–temporal behaviours. Global Positioning Sys…
Co-creation of value for cultural festivals: Behind the scenes in Macau
In their capacity as performative cultural assets located in destinations, festivals offer visitors potentially convivial and memorable experiences. Though previous studies have examined the psychologies of festival attendees, few have considered the perspective of festival stakeholders towards the co-creation of cultural value. The present study examines the case of a traditional festival that epitomises intangible cultural heritage – the Feast …
Exploring motivations for workations: A mixed-methods approach
Impact of video content on gastronomic image construction and tourists’ intention to (re-) visit Macao
Videos are a key resource in digital marketing for tourism destinations. However, their influence on gastronomic image construction is underestimated, especially the effects of video content components on tourist perceptions and (re-)visit intentions. Drawing upon visual communication theories, this study explores the key elements presented in video content on social media platforms that shape the gastronomic image and the impact of individually …
How does virtual reality facilitate museum interpretation? The experience of perceived authenticity
Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used in tourism to enhance visitor experiences. However, its impact on perceived authenticity in museum interpretation remains largely unexplored. Drawing upon hermeneutics, this study investigated visitors’ perceptions of a VR museum interpretation experience and examined how VR impacted their perceived authenticity. Using the Palace Museum in Beijing, China, as the study context, 21 participants were i…
A Dining Career Ladder: Customers’ Motivation of Visiting Internet-Famous Restaurants
Customers visiting internet-famous restaurants enjoy unique dining experiences. However, few studies have explored customers' motivation for visiting internet-famous restaurants. Integrating different motivational theories, this study proposes a dining career ladder to conceptualize customers' initial motivations to visit internet-famous restaurants, and their (un)varying motivations when they gain increasing experience. With reflections from 27 …
Tourism development induced social change
This study reconceptualizes social changes induced by tourism development, where tourism has turned the former Portuguese enclave, Macao, into one of the richest economies in the world. Adopting a constructivist approach, key social issues were identified by collecting related articles from three local news outlets, followed by in-depth interviews with thirty-seven residents of different social strata. Based on the interviewees' detailed articula…
Interdependence between community participation and sustainable livelihood development: Community perspectives on heritage conservation in Macao
Extensive research has explored and emphasized the initiatives of both community participation and sustainable livelihood development in the contemporary world. However, studies on the interdependence of these two areas are limited, especially on the conditions and channels that facilitate community participation and the influence of community participation levels on different dimensions of sustainable livelihood. To explore the fundamental relat…
A pilot study of the co-creation experience in traditional Cantonese teahouses in Hong Kong
The dying out of traditional foodways calls for urgent attention from local culinary sources to sustain cultural identity. This study aims to examine how the remaining traditional Cantonese teahouses have survived in modern society and how they have an irreplaceable value in the minds of the locals. In addition, the study examines how the Cantonese teahouses draw the attention of tourists as a symbolic cultural attraction in Hong Kong. Using a qu…
Co-creation of value for cultural festivals: Behind the scenes in Macau
In their capacity as performative cultural assets located in destinations, festivals offer visitors potentially convivial and memorable experiences. Though previous studies have examined the psychologies of festival attendees, few have considered the perspective of festival stakeholders towards the co-creation of cultural value. The present study examines the case of a traditional festival that epitomises intangible cultural heritage – the Feast …
The hybrid discourse on creative tourism: Illuminating the value creation process
Purpose This paper aims to identify the nature of creative tourism and the roles of interrelated concepts especially those of creative industries in the value creation process, by analyzing the trends in existing practices. Design/methodology/approach Based on a thorough literature review of the multidisciplinary “creative” related research, this paper provides a conceptual insight of the value creation process in creative tourism. Findings A con…
Visualizing experiencescape – from the art of intangible cultural heritage
The role of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in promoting tourism is underestimated. This study examines progressive thinking regarding the newly explored topic of tourism experiencescape by using the context of ICH in a World Heritage City, Macau, and through investigating three typical ICH festivals. Interviews with 85 tourists and 30 key stakeholders were conducted over a consecutive two-year period in order to explore the rationale behind h…
Self-Adaptive bagging approach to credit rating
Organic destination imagery and social media: Mapping tourism dynamics across China’s Greater Bay Area cities
Drawing upon Gunn’s formative concept of organic destination image this study proposes an application and extension in a contemporary regional context. Noting that the formation of destination image now emanates from tourists as well as from tourism businesses, the researchers use a prominent Chinese social media platform – the Red – to evaluate tourist/user generated content on the destination image of the ‘9 + 2’ Greater Bay Area cities in sout…
Interdependence between community participation and sustainable livelihood development: Community perspectives on heritage conservation in Macao
Extensive research has explored and emphasized the initiatives of both community participation and sustainable livelihood development in the contemporary world. However, studies on the interdependence of these two areas are limited, especially on the conditions and channels that facilitate community participation and the influence of community participation levels on different dimensions of sustainable livelihood. To explore the fundamental relat…
Smart cities and quality of life: A quantitative analysis of citizens' support for smart city development
Purpose This study examined a tourism destination, Macao, a fast-progressing smart city under development, vis-à-vis a set of smart city quality of life (SCQOL) domains and verified their effects on citizens' attitudes, perceptions and support for citizen-centric smart city development (SCD). Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a quantitative approach. In particular, a questionnaire survey was used to collect data from Macao citizens. …
Tourism development induced social change
This study reconceptualizes social changes induced by tourism development, where tourism has turned the former Portuguese enclave, Macao, into one of the richest economies in the world. Adopting a constructivist approach, key social issues were identified by collecting related articles from three local news outlets, followed by in-depth interviews with thirty-seven residents of different social strata. Based on the interviewees' detailed articula…
Professional competence development of heritage guides
This paper explores the critical issues regarding heritage guides’ professional competence development in Macao – a prominent tourist destination – by analysing the current competence development system. The data is collected through semi-structured interviews with professional heritage guides and trainers who lead the guide training programme in Macao. Additionally, official documents and previous research on related topics are reviewed. The stu…
Gastronomic image in the foodstagrammer’s eyes – A machine learning approach
Blue sky through intellectual property protection: Quasi-experimental evidence from China’s Intellectual Property City Program
Entanglements in diaspora tourism: A systematic review
A Dining Career Ladder: Customers’ Motivation of Visiting Internet-Famous Restaurants
Customers visiting internet-famous restaurants enjoy unique dining experiences. However, few studies have explored customers' motivation for visiting internet-famous restaurants. Integrating different motivational theories, this study proposes a dining career ladder to conceptualize customers' initial motivations to visit internet-famous restaurants, and their (un)varying motivations when they gain increasing experience. With reflections from 27 …
Exploring the influence of soundscape on visitors’ emotional experience and stickiness to attractions
This study investigates and compares the effects of both subjective and objective soundscapes on visitors' emotional responses and stickiness (i.e. their intention to stay) toward an attraction. Following the soundwalk approach, this study utilizes sound level meters and questionnaires to measure the objective and subjective soundscapes, respectively. The results indicate that subjective soundscape encompasses three dimensions, namely pleasant, u…
Typology of people–process–technology framework in refining smart tourism from the perspective of tourism academic experts
Smart tourism is receiving growing attention among scholars and practitioners as it advances tourism development and enhances travel experience. Existing research focuses on various technological applications and opinions from users and suppliers. However, discussions from the perspective of academic experts on smart tourism are scarce. In addition, most studies focus on only a single aspect of either people, planning process, or technological co…
Reinterpreting activity space in tourism by mapping tourist-resident interactions in populated cities
This study draws upon the concept of ‘activity space’ rooted in human geography and applies it in a contemporary urban context – Macao. Noting the growing trend of urbanisation and the blurring boundary of tourist-resident spaces, this research systematically analyses the mapping and structure of tourist and resident activity spaces, and interprets the tourist-resident interactions through their spatial–temporal behaviours. Global Positioning Sys…
Capital and Control: A Bourdieusian Analysis of Rural Revitalization Under Governance Regimes in China
This study investigates spatial heterogeneity in China’s rural revitalization through a configurational lens that integrates Bourdieu’s capital theory with Foucault’s governmentality. Using data for 31 provinces, fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) and Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA) reveal multiple equifinal development pathways. A prominent configuration associated with high attainment combines ecological and human capital wit…
Exploring motivations for workations: A mixed-methods approach
Impact of video content on gastronomic image construction and tourists’ intention to (re-) visit Macao
Videos are a key resource in digital marketing for tourism destinations. However, their influence on gastronomic image construction is underestimated, especially the effects of video content components on tourist perceptions and (re-)visit intentions. Drawing upon visual communication theories, this study explores the key elements presented in video content on social media platforms that shape the gastronomic image and the impact of individually …
How does virtual reality facilitate museum interpretation? The experience of perceived authenticity
Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used in tourism to enhance visitor experiences. However, its impact on perceived authenticity in museum interpretation remains largely unexplored. Drawing upon hermeneutics, this study investigated visitors’ perceptions of a VR museum interpretation experience and examined how VR impacted their perceived authenticity. Using the Palace Museum in Beijing, China, as the study context, 21 participants were i…
Walking the hidden city: The Role of Citywalk in Shaping Destination Branding Experience
Citywalk, a burgeoning travelling phenomenon, significantly shapes destination branding experience (DBE) construction. Social media posts about citywalk have gained significant exposure on platforms like Xiaohongshu, one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in mainland China. Contemporary tourism research identifies six DBE dimensions: sensory, affective, behavioural, cognitive, spiritual, and relational. However, how these DBE dimension…
Theoretical development of the tourist experience: A Future Perspective
The tourist experience is a widely explored phenomenon in tourism research because of its importance to the design and provision of quality products and services and the enhancement of destination branding. Various theories and theoretical frameworks have been applied to understand tourist experiences, including the constructivist, experiential, and emotional perspectives. However, recent systematic literature reviews of the theoretical underpinn…
Value Chain Approach to Creative Clusters: Heritage Revitalization at Beishan Courtyard, China
A growing number of heritage revitalization projects are being repurposed for creative functions within the operation of creative clusters, incorporating the value propositions of both heritage and the creative industries. However, the mechanisms underlying these value chain processes remain underexplored. This article examines the value chain process of transforming China’s heritage buildings into creative clusters by synthesizing three value ch…
Exploring the mediating role of boredom in the relationship between ideal L2 self and engagement in Chinese as a foreign language learning
Boredom, as an inhibitory negative emotion, is prevalent in foreign language learning but its effects on learning are often underestimated. Within the context of Chinese as a foreign language (CFL), few studies have examined the dynamic relationship of boredom with motivational sources and learning engagement. To address this research gap, we probed the relationship between the ideal L2 self and affective, behavioural, and cognitive engagement, s…
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