THE IMPACT OF GROUP FACEBOOK USER-GENERATED CONTENT ON CONSUMER PURCHASE INTENTION – A CASE IN TOURISM INDUSTRY

Consulting social networks has become a common practice for tourists when planning their trips. However, there is a relative scarcity of scientific literature on this topic. The purpose of this study is to test the model of predictors of group Facebook user-generated content on tourists' purc...

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Main Authors: Nguyen Thanh TUNG, Nguyen Quoc BAO, Nguyen Thi Phuong THAO, Nguyen Van ANH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editura Universităţii din Oradea 2023-09-01
Series:Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites
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Online Access:https://gtg.webhost.uoradea.ro/PDF/GTG-3-2023/gtg.49332-1116.pdf
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Summary:Consulting social networks has become a common practice for tourists when planning their trips. However, there is a relative scarcity of scientific literature on this topic. The purpose of this study is to test the model of predictors of group Facebook user-generated content on tourists' purchase intention. To accomplish this, online surveys were conducted, gathering data from both tourists and individuals planning to travel. The theory of Planned Behavior and Information Acceptance Model were adapted and empirically examined by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling. Results and findings reveal significant and meaningful relationships between various factors of Facebook user-generated content and tourists' purchase intention. Additionally, the study offers practical suggestions for hospitality management, administrative teams, and Facebook businesses to effectively leverage user-generated content for attracting online tourists.
ISSN:2065-0817