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New perspectives on vacation decision making

New perspectives on vacation decision making Purpose – This paper introduces the seven empirical studies on vacation decision making in this special issue of IJCTHR. The paper compares the findings of these seven studies to traditional models of vacation decision making, and highlights a number of new perspectives for research into vacation decision making. Findings – Five themes appear in these contemporary studies of vacation decision making: the multifaceted nature of the vacation; joint decision making by members of the household; impact of the type of vacation trip on the decision making process; the role of the internet in vacation decision making; and the role of socio‐psychological variables in vacation decision making. Research limitations/implications – The paper provides recommendations for future research in vacation decision making, in light of contemporary changes in the travel and tourism industry. Originality/value – The value of this paper lies in its review of traditional approaches to researching vacation decision making, and advice provided for future research on the topic. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Culture Tourism and Hospitality Research Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1750-6182
DOI
10.1108/17506181111139537
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Abstract

Purpose – This paper introduces the seven empirical studies on vacation decision making in this special issue of IJCTHR. The paper compares the findings of these seven studies to traditional models of vacation decision making, and highlights a number of new perspectives for research into vacation decision making. Findings – Five themes appear in these contemporary studies of vacation decision making: the multifaceted nature of the vacation; joint decision making by members of the household; impact of the type of vacation trip on the decision making process; the role of the internet in vacation decision making; and the role of socio‐psychological variables in vacation decision making. Research limitations/implications – The paper provides recommendations for future research in vacation decision making, in light of contemporary changes in the travel and tourism industry. Originality/value – The value of this paper lies in its review of traditional approaches to researching vacation decision making, and advice provided for future research on the topic.

Journal

International Journal of Culture Tourism and Hospitality ResearchEmerald Publishing

Published: Jun 7, 2011

Keywords: Decision making; Travel; Leave; Journey planning; Tourism

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