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Modelling travel intention in conflict-ridden destinations: the example of Turkey, 2020–2021
Modelling travel intention in conflict-ridden destinations: the example of Turkey, 2020–2021

Author(s): Elimdar Bayramov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Központi Statisztikai Hivatal
Keywords: conflict-ridden destinations; tourism risk perception; theory of planned behaviour; tourism; intention to visit

Summary/Abstract: This study investigates the factors influencing travel intention to conflict-ridden destinations. Empirical research was conducted on an international population that plans to visit Turkey as a conflict-ridden destination. Data collection resulted in a sample of 1420 respondents. Our findings revealed that perceived behavioural control and destination image were significant predictors of anintention to visit. Perceived risk had a negative effect on participants’ attitude about visiting. Subjective norms had a positive influence on attitudes towards visiting and perceived behavioural control. The empirical results have both academic and business implications. On the one hand, this research contributes to understanding the factors influencing the intention to visit conflict-ridden destinations. On the other hand, the results identify the tools that market players can use to increase the intention to visit to counter balance a decline in tourism.

  • Issue Year: 12/2022
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 75-94
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: English