The Impact of Tour Service Performance on Tourist Satisfaction and Behavioral Intentions: A Study of Chinese Tourists in Hong Kong

Andrew Chan, Cathy Hui-chun Hsu, Tom Baum

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Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study proposes and tests a tour service performance framework that assesses the impact of tour service performance on tourists’ satisfaction with tour services and experience as well as their behavioral intentions, based on data collected from 580 Chinese tourists participating in package tours in Hong Kong. All of the scales used were pretested and refined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results show that satisfaction with tour services and satisfaction with the tour experience are distinct constructs with differential relationships with the various tour services. Among the seven tour services examined, tour guiding service has the greatest impact on satisfaction with tour services, whereas leisure activities have the greatest impact on satisfaction with the tour experience. The results also suggest that behavioral intentions are determined by tour guide service and tourist satisfaction. The methodology employed allows a comprehensive and focused evaluation of all services included in package tours.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)18-33
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Travel and Tourism Marketing
Volume32
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Feb 2015

Keywords

  • Behavioral intention
  • confirmatory factor analysis
  • customer satisfaction
  • package tour
  • service quality
  • tour experience
  • tour service

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
  • Marketing

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