This paper aims to test the relationships among gastronomic experience, motivation, destination satisfaction, and gastronomy destination brand equity. Data (n:600) was gathered from domestic visitors visiting Gaziantep in March, April to May 2018. Scale development to measure gastronomy experiences and scale adaptation process of destination brand equity were carried out. The relationships among the variables were examined with structural equation modeling. According to the findings, except H5 and H8, all hypotheses are significant in the research model. At the end of the study, significant theoretical and managerial implications were provided for the tourism providers and destination marketers, and managers.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Tourism (Other) |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | March 1, 2023 |
Submission Date | October 15, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2023 Volume: 11 Issue: 1 |