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Role of smart technology use behaviour in enhancing tourist revisit intention: the theory of planned behaviour perspective

Kundan Zheng (School of Tourism and Civil Aviation Management, Haikou University of Economics, Haikou, China) (School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Taylor's University–Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya, Malaysia)
Jeetesh Kumar (School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Taylor's University–Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya, Malaysia) (Center for Research and Innovation in Tourism, Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management, Taylor's University–Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya, Malaysia)
Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran (Department of Social and Developmental Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia)
Marco Valeri (Faculty of Economics, Niccolò Cusano University, Rome, Italy)

European Journal of Innovation Management

ISSN: 1460-1060

Article publication date: 21 September 2022

Issue publication date: 26 March 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

This study examines the influencing factors of smart technology use behaviour (STUB), influencing tourist satisfaction and enhancing revisit intention for the Chinese tourism destination. Further, the moderating role of place attachment on the relationship between STUB, tourist satisfaction and revisit intention has been examined.

Design/methodology/approach

The study employs quantitative methodology by incorporating the planned behaviour theory to develop the hypotheses. Using an online survey link, 409 responses were collected from the tourists employing a non-probability convenience random sampling technique.

Findings

The partial least squire-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) results show that social influence significantly affects STUB, tourist satisfaction and revisit intention. Also, the anticipated positive behaviour has positive and significantly affects STUB and revisit intention. Finally, the findings show that tourist satisfaction significantly affects revisit intention in the tourist destinations in China.

Research limitations/implications

A quantitative research design was applied, employing a random sampling technique, and surveys were conducted with tourists only in current research. However, future research can incorporate a wide range of methodology by collecting data from other tourism stakeholders to have an in-depth evaluation of repeat visitation behaviour. Future research can enhance the current conceptual framework by including other relevant variables like negative anticipated emotions at other locations, as the current study was conducted in the Chinese context.

Originality/value

This research adds value to the tourism destination to formulate tourist satisfaction and revisit intention. Implications are provided for a more nuanced understanding and effective planning in tourism destinations while considering smart technology use.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to appreciate the support of the editor in chief and thank the anonymous reviewers for their constructive comments.

Citation

Zheng, K., Kumar, J., Kunasekaran, P. and Valeri, M. (2024), "Role of smart technology use behaviour in enhancing tourist revisit intention: the theory of planned behaviour perspective", European Journal of Innovation Management, Vol. 27 No. 3, pp. 872-893. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJIM-03-2022-0122

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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