International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research: Volume 11 Issue 1

Editorial

Alain Decrop

A note from the Editor

Andreas H. Zins

Assessing lake-destination image: insights from the industry side

Ana Isabel Rodrigues, Antónia Correia, Metin Kozak

The literature review reveals that lake tourism and lake-destination areas (LDA) have been particularly absent from destination image (DI) studies over 45 years of research. In…

The multiple dimensions of consumption values in ecotourism

Ute Jamrozy, Kesinee Lawonk

This exploratory study aims to examines the multidimensional aspects of perceived value (functional value, financial value, emotional value, social value, epistemic value and…

Wellness tourism: stress alleviation or indulging healthful habits?

Simon Hudson, Karen Thal, David Cárdenas, Fang Meng

This study aims to examine the direct relationships between behavioral intention and factors driving the growth of the wellness tourism industry in the USA. Relationships were…

Choice overload in holiday destination choices

Nguyen T. Thai, Ulku Yuksel

This research aims to investigates whether and why choice overload (CO) occurs when people select a vacation destination.

Environmental commitment in holiday transport mode choice

Anja Hergesell

This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of environmentally friendly consumers. It examines differences in holiday transport mode choices by persons’ general level…

Digging deep into the experience – flow and immersion patterns in a mountain holiday

Isabelle Frochot, Statia Elliot, Dominique Kreziak

This paper aims to provide a longitudinal study of a five-day tourist stay in a mountain resort, where flow and immersion are analysed to understand how consumers experience and…

Codes of ethics for travellers are not motivating

Stephen F. Haller

This paper aims to contribute to the discussion about the adequacy/inadequacy of codes of ethics in motivating tourist behaviour.