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Experience Economy Perspective on Recreational Fishing Tourism Travelers’ Reviews: A Data Science Approach

Published:2024-04-28 Issue:2 Volume:5 Page:354-380
ISSN:2673-5768
Container-title:Tourism and Hospitality
language:en
Short-container-title:Tourism and Hospitality

Author:

Yfantidou Georgia¹^ORCID,Yfantidou Sofia²^ORCID,Karanatsiou Dimitra²^ORCID,Liontakis Angelos³^ORCID,Maniopoulou Mairi⁴,Balaska Panagiota⁵^ORCID,Papaioannou Alkistis⁶^ORCID,Vassilopoulou Vassiliki⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Greece

2. School of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece

3. Department of Agribusiness and Supply Chain Management, Agricultural University of Athens, 32200 Thiva, Greece

4. Hellenic Center for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biological Resources and Inland Waters, 19013 Anavyssos, Greece

5. Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece

6. School of Social Sciences, Hellenic Open University, 26335 Patras, Greece

Abstract

Fishing tourism, a niche yet burgeoning sector within the broader tourism industry, presents a unique opportunity to explore the dynamics of the Experience Economy. This study delves into the intricacies of fishing tourism through the lens of data science, leveraging web crawling techniques to gather extensive data from reviewer profiles on TripAdvisor. By employing natural language processing (NLP) techniques, the study investigates the correlation between Experience Economy dimensions and user profiling aspects within this domain. The findings of this study shed light on the predominant dimensions of the Experience Economy within fishing tourism. “Entertainment” emerges as the primary dimension, closely followed by “Aesthetic”, “Educational”, and “Escapist” elements. Notably, the study reveals frequent co-occurrences of certain dimension pairs, such as “Entertainment”–“Aesthetic” and “Educational”–“Entertainment”, underscoring the multifaceted nature of the fishing tourism experience. The implications of this research extend beyond academic discourse to practical considerations for stakeholders in the fishing tourism sector. By highlighting the socioeconomic benefits inherent in fishing tourism for local communities and fishers, the study emphasizes the importance of governmental support. This support, in the form of infrastructure development, effective leadership, legislative measures, and financial backing, is deemed essential for fostering sustainable growth and development in this sector. This study stands as a pioneering endeavor within the realm of fishing tourism research, particularly in its focus on Experience Economy dimensions and user profiling. By drawing data from both business pages and user profiles on TripAdvisor, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay between tourist experiences and the broader economic and social landscape of fishing tourism destinations.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5768/5/2/23/pdf

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