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Inconvenient Experiences among Muslim Travelers: An Analysis of the Multiple Causes

Inconvenient Experiences among Muslim Travelers: An Analysis of the Multiple Causes

Authors :
Amr Al-Ansi
Seongseop (Sam) Kim
Brian King
Heesup Han
Source :
Journal of Travel Research. 60:1352-1370
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2020.

Abstract

This study used a mixed methods approach to investigate Muslim traveler experiences of inconvenience while visiting Korea, combining focus groups and semistructured interviews (a qualitative approach), and questionnaire-based surveying (a quantitative approach). The authors investigated the reliability and validity of a customized structural model by merging covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) and partial least squares SEM (PLS-SEM). There were five salient and observable constructs which cause inconvenience for Muslims when visiting Korea. The results showed significant effects on the part of the identified constructs on affective experience, satisfaction, desire, behavior intention, and place attachment. The study findings can guide Korean tourism stakeholders in tackling the issues causing inconvenience for Muslim travelers, as well as informing authorities in other countries and territories.

Details

ISSN :
15526763 and 00472875
Volume :
60
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Travel Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........d2e5a3c86b30a33f177c7d9dc78732a1
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0047287520934870