Residents' Perceptions towards Hong Kong tourism in Post-Pandemic Era

Ah Heung Elaine Chan; J. Ap

Residents' Perceptions towards Hong Kong tourism in Post-Pandemic Era

Division of Business and Hospitality Management (BHM)

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Abstract

After few years of hibernation in Hong Kong tourism industry, the tourism industry resumes to normal again. However, are residents eager to see them after 3 year of silence? Therefore, this research aims to investigate if there are any changes on residents’ perceptions towards tourism before and after the pandemic. Two hundred and forty-three respondents were recruited, and the findings were analyzed using PLS-SEM. Age, ethnic identity, community attachment and trust in government of respondents have influenced their perceptions towards tourism. Relevant implications are drawn for the key stakeholders in Hong Kong tourism industry.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	APacCHRIE 2024 Conference Proceedings
Publication status	Published - 24 May 2024

Keywords

Residents’ Perceptions, Tourism Development, Post-Pandemic Era, Ethnic-identity, Economic Dependency

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