The evolution of travel information search research: a perspective article
Tourism ReviewPublished 9 October 2019
Ulrike Gretzel, Zohreh Zarezadeh, Yuxuan Li, Zheng Xiang
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Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the evolution of travel information search literature over the past 75 years to outline research needs for the upcoming decades. Design/methodology/approach This paper conducts a literature review based on the descriptive textual analysis of article abstracts from a sample of representative tourism journals on the subject of travel information search. Findings The analysis shows that the literature reflects the mounting complexity in the tourism information landscape and the increasing diversity in available channels. It also reveals lack of theoretical advancement in terms of reconceptualizing travel information search to better accommodate current and future technological advances. Originality/value This paper offers a systematic review of literature on travel information search and identifies areas of interest and directions for future research.
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