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Exploring the dynamics of tourist travel intention before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

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  • Siamak Seyfi

    (Taylor’s University, University of Oulu [Finland] = Oulun yliopisto [Suomi] = Université d'Oulu [Finlande])

  • Salar Kuhzady

    (UOK - University of Kurdistan [Sanandaj - Iran])

  • Raymond Rastegar

    (Taylor’s University, Griffith University [Brisbane])

  • Tan Vo-Thanh

    (CERIIM - Centre de Recherche en Intelligence et Innovation Managériales - Excelia Group | La Rochelle Business School, Excelia Group | La Rochelle Business School)

  • Mustafeed Zaman

    (Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie = EM Normandie Business School)

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted travel intentions and behaviour, prompting a reevaluation of existing theories and frameworks in the tourism field, but there is currently no comprehensive synthesis of the factors influencing travel intention before and during the pandemic. To close this research gap, this scoping review explores various factors affecting travel intention both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding light on the underlying theories and research topics as well as the geographical scope of research and the factors that constrain or facilitate tourist travel intention. By examining changes in travel intention triggered by the pandemic, the review deepens our understanding of the evolving relationship between global health emergencies and travel intention, enabling a more informed approach to managing and planning for the future of the tourism industry.

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  • Siamak Seyfi & Salar Kuhzady & Raymond Rastegar & Tan Vo-Thanh & Mustafeed Zaman, 2024. "Exploring the dynamics of tourist travel intention before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review," Post-Print hal-04972105, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04972105
    DOI: 10.1080/02508281.2024.2330236
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