The Influence of a TV Drama on Visitors' Perception: A Cross-Cultural Study

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Abstract

The goal of this study is to assess the effects the Korean food featured on the Korean TV drama series Daeganggeum has on the perceptions of national image and intention to visit Korea by residents of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand. Estimates of structural equation models are used for samples from the three countries to produce information for comparing relationships between variables: on preferring Korean food, the national image of Korea, and the intention to visit Korea for food tourism. The results show similarities and differences between the three national groups. Virtually identical models are found for Hong Kong and Taiwan groups. However, the comparison of Hong Kong and Taiwan groups to the Thailand group demonstrate differences. Specifically, in the Thai sample, distinctiveness of Korean food culture significantly increases the intention to visit Korea for food tourism. All three national groups demonstrate that a strong relationship exists between the national image of Korea and the intention to visit Korea for food tourism.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)536-562
Number of pages27
JournalJournal of Travel and Tourism Marketing
Volume31
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014

Keywords

  • culture
  • food
  • Hallyu
  • image perception
  • structural equation model
  • Visual media

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
  • Marketing

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