Gone With the Wind? A Longitudinal Analysis of Tourists’ Long-Term Recollections of Holiday Experiences
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7159688 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kang Wook Cho (0000-0003-0636-9274, Lyon Catholic University (UCLY), ESDES Business School, Lyon/Annecy, France, corresponding author), Isabelle Frochot (0000-0001-7466-8183, Université de Bourgogne, Laboratoire CREGO, Faculté des Sciences du Sport, Dijon, Cedex, France) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 379-394 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1096-3480 • E-ISSN: 1557-7554 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10963480251328380 |
| OpenAlex | W4408383621 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 57 |
Understanding how memories are retained over time provides deeper insight into what makes experiences impactful and memorable in the long term. This study examines how tourists recall past experiences and identifies key elements that contribute to the transformation of tourism experiences into long-term memory. Using a longitudinal approach, this research tracked memory traces from a group tour in London through self-reporting and in-depth interviews conducted at three intervals: onsite, 3 weeks post-trip, and 3 months post-trip. Grounded theory analysis identified five key characteristics that shape the dynamics of long-term recollection in tourism experiences. The findings advance theoretical understanding by demonstrating how memory recollection influences the perceived significance of experiences through the appreciation of experience value and emotional responses. This study contributes to broader discussions on the lasting impact of tourism experiences and provides insights for designing memorable experiences in destination marketing and tourism product conceptualization
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |