Abstract
Using halo effect as the underlying theory, we examined how perceived quality of medical care influenced components of post-visit destination image (infrastructure, attraction, value for money, and enjoyment) and how each component influenced Bangladeshi outbound medical tourists’ revisit intentions. Additionally, we examined how these relationships varied based on their length of stay (LOS) and travel-group size (TGS). Results showed a significant positive effect of the perceived quality of medical care on all four components of the post-visit destination image. Except for enjoyment, all three components had a significant positive influence on revisit intentions. All the proposed relationships were supported for medical tourists with higher LOS and TGS. However, for medical tourists with low LOS, the perceived quality of medical care did not influence value for money. Furthermore, value for money and enjoyment did not significantly influence revisit intentions for medical tourists with low LOS and TGS.
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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