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- Title
The Post-Effects of the Authenticity of Rural Intangible Cultural Heritage and Tourists' Engagement.
- Authors
Zuo, Yifan; Lan, Tianning; Liu, Shuangshuang; Zeng, Hongfa
- Abstract
Amidst the burgeoning interest in rural Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) tourism, this study, anchored in the Stimulus–Organism–Response (S–O–R) theoretical framework, chose Meizhou Island in Fujian Province as a case study to examine the impacts of tourists' perceptions of authenticity and their engagement levels on the destination image and loyalty towards rural ICH tourism. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze survey data, findings revealed that higher perceptions of a destination's preservation of original characteristics and traditional values correlate with a more favorable overall perception of the destination, albeit with smaller impact on emotional connections. Conversely, depth of tourist engagement was shown to enhance both understanding and emotional bonds with the destination. Further, familiarity with the destination was found to foster affection, thereby increasing the likelihood of repeat visits or recommendations. The more tourists know about a place, perceiving it as authentic, the more likely they are to remain loyal; similarly, deeper engagement enhances understanding and affection, increasing the probability of revisiting or recommending the place. These outcomes not only offer new insights into tourist behavior but also provide theoretical and practical guidance for the protection and development of rural ICH tourism, destination marketing, and management strategies, thus promoting the sustainable development of rural ICH tourism.
- Subjects
CULTURAL property; RURAL tourism; STRUCTURAL equation modeling; TOURISTS; RURAL development
- Publication
Behavioral Sciences (2076-328X), 2024, Vol 14, Issue 4, p302
- ISSN
2076-328X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/bs14040302