کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1012386 | 1482646 | 2013 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

Almost one-half of pleasure travelers post travel pictures on social networking sites (Lo, McKercher, Lo, Cheung, & Law, 2011). Hence, this research explores whether travelers who post pictures on a social media site(s) of their trip otherwise known as ‘trip picture posters’ (TPPs) have different souvenir purchasing behaviors than those who do not engage in trip picture posting (non-TPPs). Findings indicate that TPPs are more apt to use souvenirs as gifts and souvenirs as evidence than non-TPPs. Further TPPs are more prone to purchase local and regional specialty items than non-TPPs. From a theory-building perspective, this study is one of the initial attempts to cross-pollinate the research streams of souvenir purchase behavior and social media usage. From a practical lens, these findings suggest that TPPs should be targeted with specific souvenir promotions.
► Those who post pictures on social media, purchase souvenirs differently to those who do not.
► Social media picture posters are more likely to purchase locally made souvenirs.
► Social media picture posters may be more sustainable tourists than non-posters.
► Potential relationship found between social media users and sustainable tourism.
► Wilkins (2011) scales measuring souvenir purchase motivations further validated.
Journal: Tourism Management - Volume 37, August 2013, Pages 27–30