• Media type: E-Article
  • Title: Rethinking the Impact of Theme Park Image on Perceived Value and Behavioral Intention: The Case of Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China
  • Contributor: Zhu, Chris; Fong, Lawrence Hoc Nang; Shang, Ziye; Gan, Manrong
  • imprint: MDPI AG, 2022
  • Published in: Sustainability
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.3390/su14042349
  • ISSN: 2071-1050
  • Keywords: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law ; Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ; Geography, Planning and Development
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  • Description: <jats:p>The emergence of theme parks is enriching the tourist experience in the COVID-19 period. This study rethinks the impact of theme park image on tourist-perceived value (functional, social, and emotional value) and behavioral intention during COVID-19. Data were collected from 304 respondents who visited Chimelong Ocean Kingdom during COVID-19. This study results indicated that theme park destination image (cognitive and affective) positively predicts tourist-perceived value (functional, social, and emotional) during COVID-19. Moreover, this study also indicated that although social and emotional value positively predict tourist behavioral intention, functional value does not positively predict tourist behavioral intention during COVID-19. Theoretical and managerial implications are presented.</jats:p>
  • Access State: Open Access