Measuring Perceptions of Consumer Destination Image, Destination Familiarity, E-WOM, Destination Trust with Destination Choices

Authors

  • Priya Bai Iqra University, Karachi
  • Muhammad Muzamil Sattar Sapienza University Rome
  • Vijay Kumar Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5614/ajht.2022.20.3.07

Keywords:

E-WoM, Destination Image, Destination Familiarity, Destination Trust, Destination Choice

Abstract

Current theory in tourism marketing lacks understanding of how businesses signal trust to consumers to make destination-based choices. The present research investigates the role of E-WOM, destination image, familiarity, and trust (as mediator) in destination choice from signaling theory perspective. The theory suggests that there is asymmetric information between the receiver and sender which can be resolved by communicating various positive signals. This study aims to test interrelationships among these variables on destination choice. A random sample of 382 consumers having experience of travelling to the northern areas of Pakistan participated in this study. Data was analyzed through SmartPLS. The research findings highlight relationship among factors which plays a significant role for destination choice. The findings further indicate that destination trust act as a positive signal for consumers which in turn influences their destination choice (consumer perceive). Furthermore, for tourists visiting northern areas of Pakistan positive E-WOM, destination image and familiarity create signals to influence destination trust. Implications of the findings for theory and practices are considered along with future research directions.

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Published

2022-12-30

How to Cite

Bai, P. ., Sattar, M. M., & Kumar, V. (2022). Measuring Perceptions of Consumer Destination Image, Destination Familiarity, E-WOM, Destination Trust with Destination Choices. ASEAN Journal on Hospitality and Tourism, 20(3), 89-108. https://doi.org/10.5614/ajht.2022.20.3.07

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