Literature review on the factors influencing tourists' intention to revisit destinations
Vol. 133 No. 5D (2024), Original Article
Vol. 133 No. 5D (2024)

Literature review on the factors influencing tourists' intention to revisit destinations

Original Article
https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijed.v133i5D.7569
Published 2024-12-31
Nguyen Ngoc Tam
School of Hospitality and Tourism, Hue University, 22 Lam Hoang St., Hue, Vietnam
Vo Thi Ngoc Thuy
Hoa Sen University, 08 Nguyen Van Trang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Le Van Hoa
School of Hospitality and Tourism, Hue University, 22 Lam Hoang St., Hue, Vietnam
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Keywords

destination image
bibliometric analysis
tourist-resident interaction
memorable tourism experience
revisit intention hình ảnh điểm đến
phân tích trắc lượng thư mục
tương tác giữa khách du lịch với cư dân
trải nghiệm du lịch đáng nhớ
ý định quay lại điểm đến

Abstract

The article employs bibliometric analysis, a systematic literature review, and VOSviewer software to assess the current state and development trends of research on the relationship between destination image, memorable tourism experience, and tourist-resident interaction impact on revisit intention to the destination. Based on 250 articles from the Scopus database covering the years 2010–2024, the study's findings, which are displayed in tables and visualizations, show a notable rise in the number of publications in the field, indicating a growing interest in comprehending the various interactions that occur between travelers and destinations. The nation having the most research on the subject is Malaysia. Additionally, content analysis highlights foundational theories, popular research models, validated relationships, methodologies, and research contexts. This allows for a summary of strengths and limitations to identify research gaps. The findings are significant in shaping future research directions.

https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijed.v133i5D.7569
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