Emotional intelligence and tourist experience: a perspective article
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Article Title | Emotional intelligence and tourist experience: a perspective article |
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ERA Journal ID | 19700 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Prentice, Catherine |
Journal Title | Tourism Review |
Journal Citation | 75 (1), pp. 52-55 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | Emerald |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0251-3102 |
1660-5373 | |
1759-8451 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-06-2019-0243 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/TR-06-2019-0243/full/html |
Abstract | Purpose: This paper aims to discuss how emotional intelligence can be incorporated into the tourism sector to enhance tourist experience. Design/methodology/approach: The paper reviews and synthetises current research on emotional intelligence and tourism research. Findings: Emotional intelligence is proposed to be incepted into the tourism context through its influence on the service encounter between tourism service representatives and tourists. Originality/value: The paper provides a fresh view on tourist experience and suggests applying emotional intelligence into the tourism context to enhance tourist experience. |
Keywords | Emotional intelligence; Service encounter; Tourism; Tourist experience |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350799. Strategy, management and organisational behaviour not elsewhere classified |
350699. Marketing not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Griffith University |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q784w/emotional-intelligence-and-tourist-experience-a-perspective-article
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