Journal of Vacation Marketing
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Research and Practice in Vacation Marketing
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Tourism Marketing Strategies:
The journal focuses on innovative marketing strategies employed within the tourism sector, examining how these strategies influence consumer behavior and enhance destination appeal. - Consumer Behavior in Tourism:
Research on consumer behavior is a significant area of focus, analyzing how various factors like motivation, experience, and social influences affect tourists' decision-making processes. - Sustainability and Ethical Tourism:
The journal emphasizes the importance of sustainability in tourism and hospitality, investigating how environmental and ethical considerations shape consumer choices and industry practices. - Digital Marketing and Technology Integration:
A core area of the journal is the integration of digital marketing tools and technologies in tourism marketing, including social media, user-generated content, and virtual experiences. - Cultural and Experiential Tourism:
The journal explores the interplay between culture and tourism, emphasizing how cultural values and experiences impact tourists' engagement and satisfaction. - Branding and Destination Image:
Research on branding strategies and the development of destination images is central, focusing on how perceptions influence tourist motivations and loyalty.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital and Social Media Marketing:
There is a rising interest in how digital platforms, particularly social media, influence travel decisions and destination branding, reflecting the shift towards online consumer engagement. - Sustainable Tourism Practices:
Sustainability continues to gain prominence, with increasing research on eco-friendly practices and the impact of sustainability on consumer choices and destination loyalty. - Experiential and Emotional Tourism:
Emerging studies focus on the emotional and experiential aspects of tourism, highlighting how memorable experiences shape tourist satisfaction and loyalty. - Influencer Marketing in Tourism:
The effectiveness of influencer marketing strategies, particularly through platforms like Instagram and TikTok, is a growing area of research, examining how influencers affect travel intentions. - Data Privacy and Vulnerability in Tourism:
Research on data privacy and security concerns among travelers is emerging, reflecting the increasing importance of consumer trust in an era of digital marketing. - Cultural and Heritage Tourism:
An increased focus on cultural and heritage tourism is evident, exploring how cultural values and experiences impact tourist engagement and destination appeal.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Marketing Approaches:
There has been a noticeable decline in studies emphasizing traditional marketing approaches, as the focus shifts toward more innovative and digital-centric strategies in tourism. - Generalized Tourist Demographics:
Research that broadly categorizes tourists without delving into specific psychographic or behavioral differences has become less prevalent, with a move towards more nuanced segmentation. - Post-Travel Surveys and Feedback:
The emphasis on post-travel surveys as a primary research method is waning, as newer methodologies like real-time data analysis and experiential assessments gain traction. - Static Destination Marketing Models:
Static models of destination marketing, which do not adapt to changing consumer behaviors and technological advancements, are becoming less relevant in current research. - Focus on Mass Tourism:
Research centered on mass tourism dynamics is declining, as there is a growing interest in niche markets, sustainable tourism, and personalized travel experiences.
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