Article 2025 · 7 citations

Effect of international food tourists' food experiences on place attachment and behavioral intentions: The moderating role of food variety seeking tendency

Abstract

This study aims to develop a framework for determining the underpinning factors behind international food tourists' intentions for food-based visit behavior. Specifically, by engaging food tourists in a systematic study, this study investigates the direct and indirect predictive effects of food tourist local food experiences (LFEs), perceptions of experiential value (EV), and satisfaction with food experiences on place attachment (PA) and behavioral intentions (BIs). Data were collected using a questionnaire from 451 food tourists who participated in a food tour for a day or longer in Istanbul. Structural equation modeling was used to test the proposed model. The findings demonstrate that LFE significantly influences EV, PA and satisfaction (SAS). Second, EV, PA and SAS were found to be significant predictors of BI. Third, food variety seeking (VARSEEK) was found to have a moderating effect between LFE and PA while weakening tourist PA. The study provides new insights into tourist dining experiences and offers a number of recommendations for destination managers and stakeholders to enrich tourist experiences.

Keywords

Food tourist local food experience satisfaction place attachment VARSEEK DESTINATION IMAGE SATISFACTION CONSEQUENCES ANTECEDENTS CONSUMPTION IDENTITY MEDIATOR BRAND

WoS Categories

Business Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Citation

Journal: JOURNAL OF VACATION MARKETING
Year: 2025
Volume: 31
Issue: 3
Pages: 753-770
ISSN: 1356-7667
eISSN: 1479-1870
DOI: 10.1177/13567667241230345
WoS UID: WOS:001157830800001

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