Authenticity in creative tourism experiences
International perspectives
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21159354 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mariana Magalhães Cavalcante (0000-0003-3638-1047, Universidade de São Paulo), Mariana Bueno de Andrade-Matos (0000-0002-8723-3258, Universidade de São Paulo), Greg Richards (0000-0002-5903-6310, Tilburg University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-22 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1476-6825 • E-ISSN: 1747-7654 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14766825.2026.2694408 |
| OpenAlex | W7166665869 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 29 |
Drawing on complexity theory, this research develops a relational perspective of authenticity that captures the dynamic and interdependent nature of experiential elements. Empirically, the study analyzes ten creative tourism experiences conducted in Brazil, Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands, based on interviews with tourists and experience providers. We show that authenticity emerges through specific experiential dynamics related to creativity (freedom, guidance, and atmosphere), learning (playfulness, novelty, challenge, and cultural context), and participation (collaboration, design, music, and extroversion). These elements interact in non-linear ways, shaping how tourists construct meaningful experiences. By conceptualizing authenticity as a relational and dynamic phenomenon, the study advances theoretical debates on authenticity in tourism and identifies key design elements that can support more integrated and meaningful creative tourism experiences
Construct (python library) · Creativity · Experiential learning · Interdependence · Perspective (graphical) · Tourism · Tourism geography · Creativity in Education and Neuroscience · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
The integrative review
Creative cities and cultural spaces
A relevância do storytelling para a percepção da autenticidade
Creative Atmosphere in Creative Tourism Destinations
National Identity Construction in Cultural and Creative Tourism
A review of authenticity research in tourism
A taxonomy of creative tourists in creative tourism
Authenticity and commoditization in tourism
Designing creative places
Journeys of inspiration
A Model of ‘Creative Experience’ in Creative Tourism
Reconceptualizing object authenticity
Rethinking authenticity through complexity paradigm
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Creativity and tourism
Developing creativity in tourist experiences
Abraham Lincoln as Authentic Reproduction
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |