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A Random Forest based Learning Framework for Tourism Demand Forecasting with Search Queries

Xin Li Dr., Beijing Union University, Beijing, China

Agent-based Modeling of Destination-Tourist Interactive Evolution

Ye Zhang, Florida Atlantic University
Peter Ricci, Florida Atlantic University
Anil Bilgihan, Florida Atlantic University

Breathing New Life into Old Theories

Ye (Sandy) Shen, University of Guelph, Canada
Marion Joppe, University of Guelph, Canada

Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs Involved in Agritourism

Mirza F. Halim, North Carolina State University
Duarte B. Morais, North Carolina State University
Carla Barbieri, North Carolina State University
Susan Jakes, North Carolina State University
Kelly Zering, North Carolina State University

Destination Website Advertising Effectiveness: A Comparison Between Paid and Organic Search

Sukjoon Yoon, Texas A & M University - College Station
Eun Yeon Kang, University of Texas at Austin
James Petrick, Texas A & M University - College Station

Do employees truly value their brand values? Examining the specificity of employee-brand value fit for service brands

Lina Xiong, Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Ceridwyn King, STHM, Temple University
James Du, STHM, Temple University

Empowerment’s Influence on Resident Support for Tourism in rural Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

Marianna Strzelecka, University of North Texas
Bynum B. Boley, University of Georgia
Celina Strzelecka, University of Wroclaw

Entrepreneurial Intentions of Tourism Students: An Integrated Structural Model Approach

Kourosh Esfandiar, Allameh Tabataba'i University, IRAN
Ladan Ghahramani, North Carolina State University
Mohamad Sharifi Tehrani, University of Isfahan

Exploring the Persuasive Power of Virtual Reality Imagery for Destination Marketing

Iis Tussyadiah
Dan Wang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chenge (Helen) Jia, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Fitter and healthier but happier? Assessing psychological wellbeing as the outcome of a wellness vacation using Self-Determination Theory

Karen Irene Thal, Fort Hays State University
Simon Hudson, University of South Carolina

How do Benefit and Cost Shape Perceived Value of Hotel Stays?

Xingbao Hu, Temple University
Yang Yang, Temple University

How Review Sentiment and Readability Affect Online Peer Evaluation Votes? – An Examination Combining Reviewer’s Social Identity and Social network

Hengyun Li, School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina
Ziqiong Zhang, School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology
Ramkumar Janakiraman, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina
Fang Meng, School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina

Making Tourism Research Relevant for the Future: A Conceptual Framework for Dissemination and Implementation

Norma P. Nickerson, University of Montana - Missoula

Measuring Resident Perceptions of Economically Benefiting from Tourism

Bynum Boley, University of Georgia
Marianna Strzelecka, University of North Texas
Kyle M. Woosnam, Texas A & M University - College Station

One year after legalized cannabis: Residents’ image, place attachment, and support of marijuana tourism in Colorado

Soo Kang
Jeff Miller Dr., Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Joseph O'Leary Dr., Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Paintbrushes to Pruners: Tourism Professionals with a Purpose

Lana M. Olsen, Arizona State University at the Downtown campus
Christine Vogt, Arizona State University
Kathleen Andereck, Arizona State University

Reflexivity: The Future of Tourism Experience Research Or, How do tourists achieve well-being?

Juergen Gnoth 4798446, University of Otago

Regional competitiveness: an emerging domestic market segment perspective

Berendien A. Lubbe Prof, University of Pretoria
Anneli Douglas, University of Pretoria
Felicite Fairer-Wessels, University of Pretoria
Elizabeth A. du Preez, University of Pretoria

Significance of Visitor Spending on Locally Produced Goods & Services

Norma P. Nickerson, University of Montana - Missoula
Kara Grau, University of Montana - Missoula

Simulation Modeling of Occupational Health of Tourism and Hospitality Workers

Sevil Sonmez, University of Central Florida
Yorghos Apostolopoulos, Texas A&M University
Michael K. Lemke, Texas A & M University - College Station
YuChin (Jerrie) Hsieh, Rochester Institute of Technology

Testing for Gender Discrepancies Using the Resident Empowerment through Tourism Scale

Emily P. Ayscue, University of Georgia
B. Bynum Boley, University of Georgia
Naho Maruyama, Takasaki City University of Economics, Japan
Kyle M. Woosnam, Texas A & M University - College Station

The Emergence of Green Drive Tourism: A Comparative Study of Existing Drive Tourism Routes

Alan Fyall, University of Central Florida
Amanda J. Templeton, University of Central Florida
Jill Fjlestul, University of Central Florida
Sevil Sonmez, University of Central Florida

The Impact of Different Informational Messages on Wine Tourists’ Willingness to Pay: A Non-hypothetical Experiment

Dan McCole, Michigan State University
Crystal Eustice-Miller

The Influence of Mindfulness During the Travel Anticipation Phase on Search and Choice Behaviors, Search and Choice Outcomes, and Trip Evaluations

Lorraine L. Taylor, Fort Lewis College
William C. Norman, Clemson University

The Role of Attitudinal Ambivalence in Residents’ Support for a Mega-Event

Zengxiang Chen, Nankai University, China
Xiang Li, Temple University
Yuan Wang, Temple University
Laura Lawton, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus

Understanding winery visitors: The relationship among wine involvement, perceived value, and winery loyalty

Jenni Lee, Michigan State University
Dan McCole, Michigan State University

Unlocking Tourism Innovation Potential through Academic Research: A Transformational Learning Approach

Sarah Gardiner Dr, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
Sheranne Fairley Dr, The University of Queensland, Australia
Noel Scott Prof, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia

Utilizing the social media networks of public figures to gather visitor data: A conceptual idea and preliminary analysis

Daniel Plunkett, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

We’re One, But We’re Not The Same… The Impact Of Individual’s Travel Desires On Satisfaction

Angela M. Durko, Texas A&M University
Jim Petrick, Texas A&M University

What Makes a Political Leader? Identifying the attributes of tourism industry advocates

Whitney Knollenberg, Virginia Tech
Nancy G. McGehee, Virginia Tech
Rick Perdue, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Kathy Andereck Dr., Arizona State University