Visiting the “enemy” : visitation in politically unstable destinations
Purpose: This study aims to examine the factors shaping the intentions of people to visit a hostile outgroup. Design/methodology/approach: An exploratory, qualitative research approach was followed. Specifically, 77 semi-structured interviews with citizens of the divided island of Cyprus were conducted. Findings: This study identifies several categories of visitors and non-visitors, depicted along a continuum, and concludes that there is a multiplicity of factors in the socio-political environment which influence the travel intentions of people. Originality/value: This study not only imparts insights into the way travel decision-making evolves in politically unstable situations but also serves as a stepping stone towards understanding the conditions under which reconciliation between hostile nations may be encouraged by travel.
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2019
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Authors: | Farmaki, Anna ; Antoniou, Katerina ; Christou, Prokopis |
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Tourism Review. - Emerald, ISSN 1660-5373, ZDB-ID 2412174-5. - Vol. 74.2019, 3 (12.06.), p. 293-309
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Emerald |
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