Electronic word of mouth for the choice of wellness tourism destination image and the moderating role of Covid-19 pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19554196 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Charu Goyal (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University), Udita Taneja (0000-0002-4494-4244, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 349-368 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Tourism Futures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2055-5911 • E-ISSN: 2055-592X |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/jtf-08-2022-0207 |
| OpenAlex | W4383571105 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 72 |
Purpose Information technology as a source of information and decision-making has wider acceptance in contemporary times. Studies have identified the importance of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) and its impact on decision-making. The primary objective of this research is to investigate the relationship between eWOM (pre-travel), destination image (post-visit), tourist satisfaction and eWOM intentions post the COVID-19 crisis. This study is important as it is anticipated that in the post-pandemic world, tourists would seek well-being-enhancing experiences more often than any other form of tourism. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through an online questionnaire circulated over a period of six months from November 2020 to April 2021. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. Findings The results depicted that wellness destination’s image has a significant influence on wellness tourists’ satisfaction level and their eWOM intentions. Furthermore, it also came to light that the satisfaction level of wellness tourist satisfaction was found to be significantly influencing their eWOM intentions. The mediating role of wellness tourists’ satisfaction was found to be significant from destination image (post-visit) to eWOM intentions. COVID-19 pandemic perceived health risk was also found to be significantly moderating the relationship between eWOM (pre-travel) and eWOM intentions. Originality/value Pre-travel online information about a wellness destination is an important determinant of travel decisions, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. This empirical study proves that effective use of this information can advance a destination’s marketing efforts and ensure future demand
Advertising · Business · Destination Image · Destinations · Disease · Geography · Nonprobability sampling · Originality · Pandemic · Sociology · Tourism · Word of mouth · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Digital Marketing and Social Media · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Marketing
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2024 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |