Research Article

The Impact of Personal Preferences and AI Recommendations on Online Accommodation Booking Decisions

Number: 7 June 30, 2025
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The Impact of Personal Preferences and AI Recommendations on Online Accommodation Booking Decisions

Abstract

This study investigates the factors influencing customer preferences in selecting online accommodations, with an emphasis on the roles of artificial intelligence (AI), personalization, and consumer behavior. As online accommodation platforms such as Airbnb, Expedia and Booking.com continue to reshape the tourism sector, understanding the decision-making processes of consumers is vital. The research explores how AI-driven recommendations, personalized marketing efforts, and user-generated content, especially reviews, affect consumer trust and behavior. By utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the study identifies key factors like price sensitivity, location, amenities, and platform reliability. The findings offer valuable insights into how digital platforms can leverage AI and review management to improve consumer engagement, thereby enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Moreover, the paper contributes to the ongoing discussion of ethical considerations related to AI usage in tourism and provides directions for future research on its impact on consumer preferences.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Tourism Marketing

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 23, 2025

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

June 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 7

APA
Öztürk, A. (2025). The Impact of Personal Preferences and AI Recommendations on Online Accommodation Booking Decisions. Selçuk Turizm Ve Bilişim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 7, 40-52. https://doi.org/10.71276/stbad.1714657

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