Savoring and Positive Tourism Experience
Abstract (150 Words)
This research proposes that savoring, a process that can intensify, maintain, or dampen positive affect may assist in optimizing positive travel experiences. To achieve this research purpose, two studies have been conducted. The first study discusses what savoring strategies tourists may use when they are experiencing positive travel experiences. The second study is a meta-analysis which estimates the relationship between different savoring strategies and positive tourism experiences. This research contributes to theoretical understanding of how positive experiences are regulated during vacations, and how tourism providers may increase opportunities for their clients optimize the positive experience, potentially prolonging positive outcomes.
Savoring and Positive Tourism Experience
This research proposes that savoring, a process that can intensify, maintain, or dampen positive affect may assist in optimizing positive travel experiences. To achieve this research purpose, two studies have been conducted. The first study discusses what savoring strategies tourists may use when they are experiencing positive travel experiences. The second study is a meta-analysis which estimates the relationship between different savoring strategies and positive tourism experiences. This research contributes to theoretical understanding of how positive experiences are regulated during vacations, and how tourism providers may increase opportunities for their clients optimize the positive experience, potentially prolonging positive outcomes.