How Social Media Influences Travel Decisions: The Effect of User-Generated Content, Visual Appeal, And Storytelling on Destination Intentions
Journal Title: South India Journal of Social Sciences - Year 2024, Vol 22, Issue 4
Abstract
In the current digital era, social media plays an increasingly crucial role in destination branding, offering tourism marketers a global platform to promote destinations through engaging and visually compelling content. This study aims to explore the effects of user-generated content (UGC), destination storytelling (DS), and visually appealing content (VAC) on tourists' intention to visit a destination. The proliferation of social media has enabled tourists to share their authentic travel experiences, making UGC a reliable source of information and fostering trust in potential travelers. Storytelling allows destinations to craft narratives that evoke emotional connections, while visually appealing content, such as high-quality photos and videos, enhances destination attractiveness by sparking wanderlust. By examining these elements, the study seeks to determine their individual and combined impacts on travel intentions. The findings will offer insights into how tourism marketers can effectively utilize social media to create compelling destination brands, engage with potential tourists, and drive economic growth. These insights will be valuable for marketing organizations, tourism boards, and destination managers aiming to refine their social media strategies to attract more visitors.
Authors and Affiliations
Anton Joseph,Vasundhara T. P ,Tessy Thomas ,
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