Title: Analysing perceived risk towards refugees, trust in the destination and perceived monetary value within the theory of planned behaviour: the case of Antalya

Authors: Selda Guven; Bayram Sahin; Ozge Erdal

Addresses: Ezine Vocational School of Higher Education, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, 17100, Turkey ' Faculty of Tourism, Balıkesir University, 10100, Balıkesir, Turkey ' Balıkesir University Institute of Social Science, Balıkesir University, 10100, Balıkesir, Turkey

Abstract: A comprehensive understanding of the impact of current risks and crises on the tourism industry requires an assessment of their effect on tourist behaviour. Hence, it is imperative to consider these factors in order to make informed decisions. The influx of refugees and migrant movements resulting from the Arab Spring, along with the ongoing tension between Ukraine and Russia, has played a significant role in shaping tourists' intentions. The aim of this research is to analyse how risk perception of refugees, trust in the destination, perceived monetary value, and attitude impact the intention to revisit. For this purpose, data gathered from 411 domestic tourists visiting Antalya was analysed through SPSS and AMOS programs. The results of the study show that despite the perceived risk of refugees, people's attitudes and intentions to visit the destination remain unchanged.

Keywords: refugees; perceived risk; trust in the destination; perceived monetary value; the theory of planned behaviour.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTP.2024.140956

International Journal of Tourism Policy, 2024 Vol.14 No.5, pp.524 - 539

Received: 28 Dec 2023
Accepted: 04 Apr 2024
Published online: 04 Sep 2024 *

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