The Effect of Tour Guides' Communication Effectiveness on Tourists' Intercultural Interaction Levels
Öz
The primary aim of this study is to reveal the effect of tour guides' communication effectiveness on tourists' intercultural interaction levels, specifically within the context of incoming tours. In this regard, the study intended to analyze the effects of tour guides' communication effectiveness on intercultural interaction, the dependent variable, using scientific methods. The data collection tool used in the study was designed for both digital use via the Google Forms platform and for physical use. Accordingly, the data collection process was carried out in two formats: face-to-face interviews conducted by the researcher and Google Forms. In line with the research objective, data were collected from 263 participants using a survey. The analysis results revealed that tour guides' communication effectiveness positively influences tourists' intercultural interaction. Detailed analyses further confirmed a positive and significant effect on the sub-dimensions of intercultural interaction: emotional orientation, self-efficacy, and behavioral performance.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Etik Beyan
Kaynakça
- Ababneh, A. (2018). Tour guides and heritage interpretation: Guides’ interpretation of the past at the archaeological site of Jarash. Jordan. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 13(3), 257-272. https://doi.org/10.1080/1743873X.2017.1321003
- Ap, J. & Wong, K. K. F. (2001). Case study on tour guiding: professionalism, issues and problems. Tourism Management, 22 (5), 551-563. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0261-5177(01)00013-9
- Aslan, Z., & Çokal, Z. (2016). Profesyonel turist rehberinin kültürel değerlere katkısına ilişkin turist algılamaları. Journal of Tourism & Gastronomy Studies, 4(1), 53-69. https://doi.org/10.21325/jotags.2016.6
- Boniface, P. & Fowler, P. J. (1993). Heritage and tourism in the global village. London: Routledge
- Chao, T.C. (2014). The development and application of an intercultural competence scale for university EFL learners. English Teaching & Learning, 38(4), 79-124.
- Chen, G. M. (1997). A review of the concept of intercultural sensitivity.
- Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (1996). Intercultural communication competence: A synthesis. Communication Yearbook, 19, 353–383.
- Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2000). The Development and Validation of the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale. Human Communication, 3, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1037/t61546-000
Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Turist Davranışı ve Ziyaretçi Deneyimi, Turist Rehberliği
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
27 Haziran 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
23 Mayıs 2026
Kabul Tarihi
12 Haziran 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1