Mahadzirah, Mohamad and Nur Izzati, Ab Ghani (2014) Comparing Destination Image and Loyalty between First-time and Repeat-visit Tourists. In: 4th International Conference on Tourism Research (ICTR), 09 December 2014, Kola Kinabalu, MALAYSIA.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate the difference between destination image and loyalty among first-time and repeat-visit tourists. The study was undertaken to examine aspects of underlying factors of destination image that influenced tourists' willingness to recommend Malaysia to their friends and relatives as well as spread positive word of-mouth to others. In addition, it was to ascertain the relationship between destination image and loyalty among first-time and repeat-visit tourists. The data was collected at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at the departure hall using self-administered questionnaires. 248 usable questionnaires were returned and analysed. The findings of the study revealed that both groups of tourists perceived Malaysia as providing a nature-based destination. The study also empirically proved that both first-time and repeat-visit tourists were willing to disseminate positive word-of-mouth and recommend Malaysia to their friends and relatives as a vacation destination to visit. However, there was a significant difference in destination loyalty between first-visit and repeat-visit tourists.
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management |
Divisions: | Faculty of Business and Management |
Depositing User: | Rosnorzaini Rusli |
Date Deposited: | 19 Oct 2020 06:52 |
Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2020 07:31 |
URI: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/id/eprint/194 |
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