The mediator role of customer satisfaction in the effect of gastronomic image on behavioral intention

In recent years, it has become evident that gastronomic tourism plays a crucial role in destination development. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the impact of a destination's gastronomy image on behavioral intentions toward that destination and to explore whether customer...

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Main Authors: Gökhan Onat, Ebru Guneren
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Language:English
Published: University of the Algarve - ESGHT - CIEO 2024-04-01
Series:Tourism & Management Studies
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Online Access:https://www.tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/2138
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description In recent years, it has become evident that gastronomic tourism plays a crucial role in destination development. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the impact of a destination's gastronomy image on behavioral intentions toward that destination and to explore whether customer satisfaction potentially serves as a mediating factor. Within this context, we examined the effects of various components contributing to a destination's gastronomic image, such as culinary culture, food and beverage businesses, and gastronomy activities, on behavioral intentions. We also explored the mediating role of customer satisfaction using SPSS and AMOS software. The research findings conclusively show that a destination's gastronomy image significantly influences behavioral intentions, with customer satisfaction partially mediating this influence. Based on the study's results and comparative discussions, we offer recommendations to the relevant literature, destination management entities, businesses in the gastronomy sector, and tourism policy makers. It is anticipated that the implementation of these suggestions will enhance the gastronomic image of destinations, increase overall satisfaction levels, and consequently, boost behavioral intentions.
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spelling doaj-art-e13c2b906790423097674767113225742025-01-08T13:57:11ZengUniversity of the Algarve - ESGHT - CIEOTourism & Management Studies2182-84662024-04-012023954The mediator role of customer satisfaction in the effect of gastronomic image on behavioral intention Gökhan Onat 0Ebru Guneren1Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli UniversityIn recent years, it has become evident that gastronomic tourism plays a crucial role in destination development. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the impact of a destination's gastronomy image on behavioral intentions toward that destination and to explore whether customer satisfaction potentially serves as a mediating factor. Within this context, we examined the effects of various components contributing to a destination's gastronomic image, such as culinary culture, food and beverage businesses, and gastronomy activities, on behavioral intentions. We also explored the mediating role of customer satisfaction using SPSS and AMOS software. The research findings conclusively show that a destination's gastronomy image significantly influences behavioral intentions, with customer satisfaction partially mediating this influence. Based on the study's results and comparative discussions, we offer recommendations to the relevant literature, destination management entities, businesses in the gastronomy sector, and tourism policy makers. It is anticipated that the implementation of these suggestions will enhance the gastronomic image of destinations, increase overall satisfaction levels, and consequently, boost behavioral intentions.https://www.tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/2138gastronomy imagecustomer satisfactionbehavioral intentiongaziantep.gastronomic image
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behavioral intention
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title The mediator role of customer satisfaction in the effect of gastronomic image on behavioral intention
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behavioral intention
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