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13th AHTMM Conference Program

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

13th ADVANCES IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MARKETING & MANAGEMENT (13th AHTMM 2026)

June 22 – June 26, 2026
Macau University of Science and Technology – School of Liberal Arts & Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Macau
Please note that all presentations will be held on the Macau University of Science and Technology campus
Monday, June 22th
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Welcome Reception
Location: Block N: N101 hall
Hosts: Prof. Ben Goh and Mr. Gary Kou
Tuesday, June 23th – Block N: N101 Hall
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Opening Ceremony Block N: N101 Hall
– Welcome speech by Prof. Aliana MW Leong, Associate Vice President (International Affairs) Macau University of Science and Technology
– Speech by Prof. Ben Goh, Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, MUST – Speech from Representative, Education and Youth Development Bureau
– Ribbon cutting
-Souvenirs presentation by Dr. Denys YW Kwong, Vice President of Macau University of Science and Technology
– Folklore performance
– Group Photo
Keynote speech by Prof. Sameer Hosany, Prof. Christina Chi
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Panel Discussion – Block N: N101 Hall Topic: Publishing in Top Tier Journals Speakers: Dogan Gursoy, Christina Chi, Kevin So, Jun Wen, Sameer Hosany, Ruiying Cai
2:30:00 PM – 3:00 PM Coffee Break
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Concurrent sessions
Tuesday, June 23: Session 1- Block O – Room:  O206, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moderator: Zhou Yang
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
121Tourism Competitiveness in the Face of Extreme Climate RisksZhao, RuitaoClimate change and tourism development
F13Examining Risk Perception on Mainland Chinese Tourists’ Wellness Tourism Visit Intention in MacauYuhao Guo, Dimin WangHealth and safety issues in tourism and hospitality; Health, medical, spa, and wellness tourism
11A Study on the Impact of Collective Memory of Tourists at Anti-Japanese War Memorial Museums on National Identity: The Mediating Role of Mixed Emotions and the Moderating Role of Interpretive LevelsHuang QirongSustainable tourism policy and planning
131Environmental Influences on Digital Detox Effectiveness During Vacation: How State Anxiety Shapes Self-EfficacyLiu, Yiran*Health and safety issues in tourism and hospitality; Health, medical, spa, and wellness tourism
Tuesday, June 23: Session 2- Block O – Room:  O207, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moderator: Dimin Wang
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
92When Do People Fall in Love with Generative AI? A Mixed-Methods InvestigationZhang, Yuanyi; Liang, Zhihao; Yu, JingAI and service robots
76From Icons to Minds: Leveraging Emojis to Humanize Hospitality Service ChatbotXu, Wei; Hao, FeiAI and service robots
S13When AI Improves Performance but Blurs Credit: Employee AI Tool Usage, Leader Evaluation, and Career Outcomes in Hotel WorkplacesLIU, YIMINGAI and service robots
168Revision :Investigating the double-edged sword effect of AI technology overload on hotel employees’ performance outcomesWang, Shuyan; Zhu, YanniAI and employee well-being
Tuesday, June 23: Session 3- Block O – Room:  O304, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moderator: Sohyun Bae
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
176Imperfect Aesthetics: Political Ideology in Consumers’ Responses to Visually Imperfect ProduceBae, Sohyun*Consumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
135Impact of Emotional Support on Joint Travel Experience-Take MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) as AttributesYuening, LiConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
S30Consumer Evaluations of Restaurant-Served Pre-Prepared Dishes: A Topic Modeling and Large Language Model–Assisted AnalysisSirong, ChenConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
123The Diagnosticity of Color Effects on Hotel GuestsDong, Yingying; Fan, Alei; So, Kevin Kam FungConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
Tuesday, June 23: Session 4- Block O – Room:  O305, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moderator: Soheon Kim
S10The Impact of Green Knowledge on Consumer Behaviour in the Green HotelsKONG, ZHUOYUSustainable tourism policy and planning
31Can Red Education Promote Visitors’ Pro-Environmental Behaviors? Evidence from the Xiangjiang Battle Memorial Hall, ChinaChen, Guihong; Pan, Yu; Liu, XiruiSustainable tourism policy and planning
112How is destination loyalty formed? Conceptual insights from nature-based destinationsKim, Soheon*; Lee, LindaDevelopment of conceptual models
S22Distinguishing Green Marketing from Greenwashing in China’s Hospitality Industry: Impacts on Consumer PerceptionsZHOU, CHENSustainable tourism and hospitality policy and planning
Tuesday, June 23: Session 5- Block O – Room:  O306, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moderator: Ian Michael
143From Plate to Place: Storytelling and Authentic Gastronomic Tourism Experiences in Sri LankaKalubadanage, Ashika D; Osinaike, SholaFood tourism and food tourism marketing
F8How do Consumers React to Hotel Food Blind Boxes? A Mixed-Method Study Based on the SOR FrameworkGuihong Chen, Xirui Liu, Yu PanFood tourism and food tourism marketing
164Revitalizing India’s Parsi Cuisine Approaches and Implications for Sustainable Ethnic Food TourismMichael, Ian; Ogden, MichaelFood tourism and food tourism marketing
64The importance of Chinese Food Therapy for the tourism and hospitality industryJiang, Yanming; Finsterwalder, Jörg; Chen, NingEmerging markets
Tuesday, June 23: Session 6 – Block O – Room:  O505, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moderator: Chenjia Chu
S14A Literature Review of Urban Park in Leisure and Tourism ResearchLI, XUECHENDevelopment of conceptual models
58Not all co-creation behaviours are equal: Participation orientations, brand fit, and spillover in hospitality contextsCHU, CHENJIA*; Yang, KaihanBranding in tourism and hospitality
114Does Famous and Localized Labubu Lead you to the Destination? Through Meaning Transfer Theory (MTT) and Similarity-Attraction Theory (SAT)HO, CHON IN*; Ngan, Henrique Fátima BoyolTourism, hospitality, and leisure marketing
193From Seasonal Flower Viewing to Sustainable County Development: A Symbiotic Model of Floral Branding and Local Industry IntegrationYuling Li,
Ruimin Zhang,
Sung Kyong Sik
Future trends in tourism and hospitality marketing and management
Gala Dinner June 23, 7 PM Season Resturant (MUST Campus)
Wednesday, June 24
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Concurrent sessions
Wednesday, June 24: Session 1- Block O – Room:  O206, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Yu Jing
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
F25Unpacking the Sources of Workplace Mistreatment in Global South Hotels: Evidence from Ethiopian Star-Rated HotelsErmias Kifle Gedecho, Haimanot Asmamaw Mihiretu, Abraham LegesseHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
56Developing a Newcomers’ Cultural Adjustment Scale in Hospitality : An Exploration Based on Sensemaking Theory徐, 越Human resource issues in tourism and hospitality
59Do Organizational Citizenship Behavior Dimensions Differ in Their Mediating Roles Between Transformational Leadership and Turnover Intention Among Saudi Hotel Employees?Abutaleb Zarban, Sree NairHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
63Crisis leadership and employee job engagement: examining psychological and behavioural mechanisms in hospitalityLi, Youlan; Wang, Lorna; Ribeiro, AlectorHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
Wednesday, June 24: Session 2 – Block O – Room:  O207, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Zhang Yang
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
42Understanding Second Home Snowbirds’ Community Behaviour, a Case in Hainan, ChinaLin, Shan; Chen, Chris; Hall, Michael; Conradson, DavidCommunity-based tourism
55Muay Thai Wellness Tourism and Cultural Heritage: Building an Inclusive, Tourism-Driven Community Economy in PhuketDeesilatham, Siripan; Hosany, SameerCommunity-based tourism
S4Do car-free initiatives enhance urban diversity? Causal evidence from CicLAvia in Los AngelesCHANG, HAOLIANGSustainable tourism policy and planning
29Dual-Path Climate Communication and Sustainable Tourism Engagement: An ELM-Integrated Study of Shanghai’s Urban Tourism ContextYan, ZhuxuanClimate change and tourism development
S5Embedding Digital and Intelligent Technologies in Cultural and Governance Contexts: Evidence from Sustainable Tourism in High-Density Heritage CitiesZHANG, MENGCHENSustainable tourism policy and planning
Wednesday, June 24: Session 3 – Block O – Room:  O304, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Tang Juan
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
S19Beyond virtual love: the persuasive potential of romantic parasocial relationships in tourismDENG, LEYIConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
F11Team Building Tourism: Ritual Failure and Emotional Energy DepletionXinyue Zhang, Yu Zhang, Juan TangConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
130Digital escapism on the ward: The restorative potential of virtual green and blue tourism experiences for stressed nursing professionalsMiao, Xiuying; Qiu, LiangweiCommunity-based tourism
F18Urban Staycation Motivations Among Home-Based Teleworkers: A Push-Pull PerspectiveXiyuan Cheng, Guanhan Chen, Zixian Huang, Yang ZhouCommunity-based tourism
Wednesday, June 24: Session 4 – Block O – Room:  O305, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Xue Ke
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
127Occupational Instability in the Age of AI: Impacts on Families and SocietyMahlagha DarvishAI and service robots
89The device-task mismatch effect in adopting GenAI travel recommendationsSheng, An*; Liu, Chunqun; Choi, SungwooAI and service robots
145The Burden of Robotic Failure: A Structural Equation Modeling of Technostress and Emotional Labor among Frontline Hotel EmployeesKe, XueAI and service robots
S15When Human-AI Collaboration Backfires: The Impact of Interaction Frequency with AI on Proactive Service Behavior from a Cognitive Load PerspectiveTANG, CHONGAI and service robots
Wednesday, June 24: Session 5 – Block O – Room:  O306, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: YaQi Wang
190Digital Economy and Tourism Resilience in the Greater Bay Area: Spatial Spillover Effects and Institutional ModerationWang, YaQiInnovation and product development in tourism and hospitality
106Destination Attractiveness for Aging Medical Tourists: A Tourism-Oriented Multi-Criteria Index ApproachWang, Yawei; Axelrod, DavidHealth and safety issues in tourism
185Medical Tourism in the United Arab EmiratesAlnuaimi, Reem; Michael, NoelaHealth and safety issues in tourism and hospitality; Health, medical, spa, and wellness tourism
19A Co-Creative Framework for Regional Revitalization through Industry–Academia Collaboration: A Case Study of an Airline–University Partnership to Attract Foreign TouristsMorishita, Shuniciro*; Orihashi, Shinya; Yaguchi, Yoshinori; Song, Wonwook; Sasaki, IkukoCase studies on successful hospitality marketing programs
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Industry Panel Block N: N101 Hall
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Coffee Break
Wednesday, June 24 (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM) – Concurrent sessions
Wednesday, June 24: Session 1 – Block O – Room:  O206, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Wen Jun
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
33The Intersection of Islam and Tourism: Balancing Faith and HospitalityWahab, ShifaHospitality and tourism product development
146A Study of Determinants of Satisfaction in Hotel Choice Among Hong Kong Tourists in ShenzhenWong, Chris; Li, Xu; Chan, Sammy; Chan, Tak PoHospitality and tourism product development
S1How does the “other gaze” reshape China’s image?: An exploration based on grounded theory using YouTube travel vlogsHE, BEITINGTourism branding and destination image
147Why and How People Participate in Macao Study Tour?Yang, Yutong; Yang, Shiyan; Yu, JingHospitality and tourism product development
Wednesday, June 24: Session 2 – Block O – Room:  O207, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Olivia Lee
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
38Too iconic to trigger destination curiosity? Destination brand and non-visitors’ intentionsDavari, DoriBranding in tourism and hospitality
46GenAI-integrated Tourism Education through Experiential Learning ApproachVongvisitsin, Bella; Rezaei, Nafiseh; Fu, CandaceTourism and hospitality education
152Hong Kong as an Education Destination: International Students as AmbassadorsDavari, DoriBranding in tourism and hospitality
F6Perceived Ugly-Cute Characteristics of Cultural and Creative IP: Scale Development and Evidence from Destination Co-BrandingWanlin Chen, Chao LiuBranding in tourism and hospitality
Wednesday, June 24: Session 3 – Block O – Room:  O304, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Ermias Gedecho
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
60Customer-Based Innovation Advantage: Linking Perceived Innovativeness to Firm PerformanceLiu, Zhuo; So, Kevin Kam FungTourism marketing
111Outside the Dragon’s Domain: Publicity, Image, and the Prospects of Tourism in the National ParkSuhud, Usep; Chung, Sean; Sihotang, DoniTourism marketing
S27The Influence of Leisure Sports Tourism on Neuroticism Personality Traits among Middle-Aged and Older AdultsWANG, MENGDI, HUANG, QIRUITourism, hospitality, and leisure marketing
166Celebrity Influencers in Destination MarketingMichael, Noela; Zoëga Ramsøy, Thomas; Michael, IanTourism and hospitality marketing
Wednesday, June 24: Session 4 – Block O – Room:  O305, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Fei Hao
80Physical and Virtual Interaction of Tourism Destinations from a Co-Evolutionary PerspectiveZhang, Ruoxi; Hao, Fei; Wang, KangpingMethodological issues in tourism and hospitality
105Platform-Based Accessibility Certification and Hotel Performance: Empirical Evidence from Accessible TourismWang, Yawei; Li, Yang; Zhong, YuyunMethodological issues in tourism and hospitality
S30Reconfiguring digital resources for renewal: How hospitality incumbents revitalize?NAN, YUANZHITechnological innovation and business renewal in hospitality
125The Catalytic Role of Ambidextrous Digital Innovation in Connecting Digital Literacy and Sustainable Transformation in South African SMTEsNjabulo Ndlovu, Portia Pearl Siyanda Sifolo, Ndivhuwo TshipalaTechnological issues in tourism and hospitality
Wednesday, June 24: Session 5 – Block O – Room:  O306, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Zaher Hallab
107Tourist Destinations’ Websites and Healthy-LivingHallab, Zaher*Consumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
S2Reliance or Resilience? The Paradoxical Effects of Interdependence on the Relationships among Compassion Climate, Workplace Friendship, and Knowledge SharingZHOU, XIAOMANHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
F12Bodies and Identity: Embodiment, Mobility and Place in Football Fans’ Away TripJianing Zhang, Ruoting Huang, Juan TangTourism, hospitality, and leisure marketing
F16Truth-Seeking or Comfort-Zone Staying? How Generative AI Shapes and Breaks Destination StereotypesYuewen Han, Yudan Wang, Jing YuAI in tourism and hospitality
Wednesday, June 24: Block O – Room:  O505, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Workshop Developing Conceptual Articles in Tourism Professor Sameer Hosany
Thursday, June 25
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Concurrent sessions
Thursday, June 25: Session1-Block O – Room:  O206, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Pai Chen Kuo
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
25Prospects and challenges to the adoption of sustainable development and practices in small hospitality businesses: A comparative case study in Ghana, Kenya and South AfricaEvans, Michael; Nomnga, Vilkelwa; Johnson, Colin; Ikwaye, SamSustainable tourism policy and planning
10Emotional Construction in Motion: A Study on the Emotional Experiences and Influencing Mechanisms of Travelers Along National Highway 219陈, 豫黔Transport and travel management
162The Impact of Service Quality on Bar Performance: A Case Study of Cordis Hotel Hong KongChan, Tak Po Connie*; Lai, Kwok Sang Kester; Chan, Sammy; Wong, Chris; Li, VivianTourism, hospitality, and leisure marketing
S24The Influence of Leisure Sports Tourism on Neuroticism Personality Traits among Middle-Aged and Older AdultsWANG, MENGDITourism, hospitality, and leisure marketing
Thursday, June 25: session 2- Block O – Room:  O207, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Jasper Yu Jing
Paper IDPaper TitlePrimary Subject Area
93Understanding the Pathway from Game Experience to Tourism Motivation: A Study of Affordances in Black Myth: WukongZixi, LiMetaverse
17Understanding Customer Satisfaction in AR/VR-Enabled Hotels: A Data-Driven Evaluation of Immersive Experience ValueWang, ZiziMetaverse
43Smart Cultural Healing Through AI-Enhanced Entertainment Design in Integrated ResortsCai, WenjieAI and service robots
S6AI Expectations and Tourism Empowerment: Evidence from TFP News ShocksZHANG, HONGRUAI and tourism empowerment
Thursday, June 25: Session 3- Block O – Room:  O304, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Sam ikwaye
Paper IDPaper TitlePrimary Subject Area
F22Social Media Platform Characteristics and Young Tourists’ Citywalk Travel Intention: An Integrated TAM-TPB ApproachXiaotong Zhu, Shifan Tong, Zhixuan Zhang, Susanna KimSocial media marketing in tourism and hospitality
S18The Effect of Social Media Influencer Marketing on Sustainable Tourist BehaviorWANG, XUANSocial media marketing in tourism and hospitality
173How Social Media Nostalgia Shapes Visit Intention – Exploring the Mediating Roles of Empathy and InspirationChang, Shu-Yun*; Songcharoen, PanutTourism, hospitality, and leisure marketing
S25The Dual-Path Influence of Attitude Towards Own Aging (ATOA) on Seniors’ Leisure Outcomes: A Moderated Mediation Model of Subjective AgeWANG, JINGTourism, hospitality, and leisure marketing
Thursday, June 25: Session 4- Block O – Room:  O305, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Shu-Yun Chang
Paper IDPaper TitlePrimary Subject Area
52Short-term Trend or Long-term Strategy? The Economic Consequences of Digital Transformation for Tourism EnterprisesYe Zhang, Jing MaTourism economics; Tourism forecasting
F20Research on the Consumption Logic of Localized Development of China’s Wellness Economy – Based on the Motivation and Intention Analysis of Six Senses Resort Qingcheng MountainJiabin Zhang, Zixuan Tang, Yang ZhouTourism economics
140How Social Media Nostalgia Shapes Visit Intention – Exploring the Mediating Roles of Empathy and InspirationChang, Shu-Yun*; Songcharoen, PanutHospitality finance
181Impact of Dynamic Pricing on Hotel PerformanceSung Gyun Mun,
Jinsoo Lee,
Nelson Tsang,
Jaehee Gim
Revenue Management and pricing in tourism and hospitality
122Perceived Pricing Fairness in Captive Venue Concessions: Developing and Testing a 2×2 Diagnostic Framework from Division I College Football EventsMahoney, Michael; Levitt, JamieConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
Thursday, June 25: Session 5- Block O – Room:  O306, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator:
Paper IDPaper TitlePrimary Subject Area
34Leveraging Large Language Models for Visual Tourism Analytics: Insights from Instagram Travel PostsLuong, Van-Ha; Manthiou, Aikaterini; Zhang, Xiya; Nguyen, Thanh-PhongMethodological issues in tourism
13Can ESG Performance Enhance Tourism Companies’ Competitiveness?Ma, Jing; Wu, PanSustainable Tourism Policy
S28AI Travel Agents: Evaluating the Future of Smart Travel Planning through Real Tourist ExperiencesZHENG, YIXINSustainable Tourism Policy
151Exploring the Development of Blue Highways from a Marine Tourism PerspectiveLiang, Rong-Da; Wang, Tung-Sheng; Loo, Poh ThengSustainable Tourism Policy
Thursday, June 25: Session 6 – Block O – Room:  O505, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Lehlohonolo Mokoena
S8Immersive Experience Landscapes in Theme Parks Reality Vs. Virtuality: Impacts of AIGC and Drone Filming on Tourist’s Wow Experience in Grand Scenery LandscapesCHEN, HAORANMetaverse and immersive experience in tourism
40Teaching Tourism Without Practice? Re‑examining Pedagogy, Resources, and Skills Formation in TVET CollegesBianca Mkhize-Simelane,
Zakhe Simelane
Tourism and hospitality education
101Applying Arnstein’s Ladder of Participation to Tourism: A Case Study of Clarens, Free State, South AfricaLehlohonolo MokoenaCommunity-based tourism
36Internal Branding and Brand Citizenship Behaviour: Hotel Employees’ Perspectives Post-RebrandingThobelani NxumaloTourism, hospitality, and leisure marketing
Lunch 12:00-1:30 PM
Thursday, June 25: Session 1- Block O – Room:  O206, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Moderator: Wen Jun
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
32Beyond Efficiency: Generational Cohort Moderation in Artificial intelligence (AI)-Powered Chatbot–Customer Experiencesgursoy, dogan; baser, gozdegul*; Cai, Ruiying; Chi, ChristinaConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
F9Reciprocal Altruism in Ecotourism: The Effects of Symbolic Versus Monetary Incentives on Tourists’ Pro-Environmental BehaviorHanyu Liu, Yitong Meng, Yu PanConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
S29Tourist Experience Attributes in Wetland Park Tourism: Insights from Big Data AnalyticsWANG, ZIJIANConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
77Future self-continuity and tourists’ pro-environmental behaviour: The moderating roles of mortality salience and environmental reversibilityshu, sheng; Lü, xiangyu*Consumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
Thursday, June 25: Session 2- Block O – Room:  O207, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Moderator: Zhang Yang
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
S17Emotional Sharing and the Formation of Memorable Experiences in Red Tourism: Evidence from Revolutionary Heritage Sites in ChinaZeng, WenxuanCultural heritage tourism
S21Too Familiar, Less Engaged: The Sensory Adaptation Effect in Heritage Preservation and RevitalizationZhiwei (CJ) Lin, Xiaofeng ZhouCultural heritage tourism
F4What Makes Heritage Feel Authentic? Aesthetics, Interactivity, and Cultural Identity in MacauYuting Gu, Haojing He, Yulan Qin, Ermias GedechoCultural heritage tourism
F5Digital Transformation of Museums: Reconfiguring Roles, Enhancing Experiences, and Navigating Challenges in Cultural TourismVivian Tong, Ermias GedechoCultural heritage tourism
Thursday, June 25: Session 3- Block O – Room:  O304, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Moderator: Caiwei Ma
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
F21Reframing High-Touch Hotel Service in Digital Hospitality: A Two-Study Examination of Ritualized Concierge Service, Experiential Value, and Guest ResponsesJiawei Wang, HaoXuan Feng, Yiran Wang, Jun WenAI and service robots
95What Can AI Do to Drive Real Adoption? From Social Cues to Actual Usage BehaviorsHongyan Hu, Kevin SoAI and service robots
79AI-Generated Review Summaries and Booking Intentions: The Mediating Role of Positive CognitionMa, CaiweiAI and service robots
F17Hotel Intelligent Services with Anthropomorphic Robots: Exploring Key Determinants of Customer SatisfactionZixuan Tang, Yang ZhouAI and service robots
Thursday, June 25: Session 4- Block O – Room:  O305, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Moderator: Zarban, Abutaleb Ahmed H
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
44Connecting Tourism and Mobility: The Emerging Role of Interpreter–Driver Guides after Deregulation in JapanTanaka, Naoko*; Morikoshi, Kyoko; Thomson, Haidee; Fujita, ReikoHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
S7How tourism and hospitality employees react when acting as venting recipients at work: Implications for helping behavior and workplace incivilityMO, ZIYINGHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
26The Influence of National Culture on Leadership and Employee Relations in Small Tourism Accommodation Enterprises: Evidence from South Africa, Ghana, and KenyaEvans, Michael; Johnson, Colin; Ikwaye, Sam; Nomnga, VilkelwaHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
S11When risk orientations align: supervisor–newcomer fit and job crafting in hospitality organizationsYE, QIUXIANHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
Thursday, June 25: Session 5 – Block O – Room:  O306, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Moderator: Takalani Ramukumba
120The Dynamics of Trust in Rural Tourism Collaborative Governance: Evidence from Nqileni Village, South AfricaTakalani RamukumbaCommunity-based tourism
F24Perceived Benefits, Institutional Trust, Residents’ Support for Tourism Governance in Xi’an Heritage Tourism CommunityXuruizi Sun, Zhixuan Zhang, Shifan Tong, Susanna KimCommunity-based tourism
S12The Psychological Contract in a Tech-Safe Environment: The Construction Mechanism of Tourist Social Identity and Well-being in Theme ParksDENG, TINGFUConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
Coffee Break 3:00-3:30
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Concurrent sessions
Thursday, June 25: Session 1 – Block O – Room:  O206, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Yu Jing
Paper IDPaper TitleAuthorsPrimary Subject Area
F1AI Tour Guides: The Role of Functional Attributes on Interactive Intention Based on Cognitive-Affective System TheoryYingtong LIN, Yalin YANG, Zehan HUANG, Chen-Kuo PAISustainable tourism policy and planning
F23How Consumer Animosity Shapes Potential Tourists’ Behavioral Intention: The Mediating Roles of Negative Emotions and Destination ReputationJunru Xu, Zhixuan Zhang, Xuruizi Sun, Susanna KimDestination Marketing
S26The Formation Logic, Sustainable Development Risks, and Countermeasures of Internet-Famous Sports Tourism Check-in DestinationsLI, JIARUITourism, hospitality, and leisure marketing
137Risk, responsibility, and rivers: Investigating why self-guided adventure tourism thrives in New Zealand but struggles in JapanThomson, HaideeCommunity-based tourism
Thursday, June 25: Session 2 – Block O – Room:  O207, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Gozdegul Baser
Paper IDPaper TitlePrimary Subject Area
F15When do People Fall in Love with Generative AI? A Mixed-Methods InvestigationZhihao Liang, Yuanyi Zhang, Jing YuAI and tourism empowerment
F7How Tourism and Hospitality Students Navigate AI: Cognitive Construction, Career Imagination, and Coping StrategiesQianhui Meng, Hao Luo, Lelin Huang, Chao LiuAI and tourism empowerment
S16A literature review of cuteness in hospitality and tourism researchLOU, DIConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
53Examining The Effects of Construal Level of Travel Online Reviews on Perceived Helpfulness and Information AdoptionLiao, Shuling; Tachasomboonsuk, PatcharawanReputation and online reviews
Thursday, June 25: Session 3 – Block O – Room:  O304, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Thobelani Nxumalo
Paper IDPaper TitlePrimary Subject Area
F3Exploring The Psychological Path of Social Sharing in The Wet Market Tourism ExperienceJunying Liang, Zhiqian Long, Jingsong Zhang, Chen-Kuo PaiSocial media marketing in tourism and hospitality
S9A Feast for the Feed: Exploring When Social Media Influencer Recommendations Succeed.CHEN, YUNSocial media marketing in tourism and hospitality
S20Empowered to adapt: the role of career exploration in career adaptabilityLI, XUQIANHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
F14Mechanism for Promoting the Integrated Development of Macao’s “Tourism + Education” Study Tours: Theoretical Verification and Industrial PolicyYutong Yang, Shiyan Yang, Jing YuTourism and hospitality education
Thursday, June 25: Session 4 – Block O – Room:  O305, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Sammy Chan
Paper IDPaper TitlePrimary Subject Area
F10Breaking the “Niche” Barrier of Chinese “Liubai” (Blank Leaving) Through the Lens of Japanese “Wabi-Sabi” Popularization: A Study on the Integration Mechanism of Cultural Philosophy into Mass Tourism SouvenirsXiangjun Song, Soyeun Lee, Juan TangTourism economics; Tourism forecasting
150How e-MOP Can Help Macau Merchants With the Payment Ecosystem of TouristsWong, KaKit; Chen, Yihong; Liu, Hanzhang; Yen, Jerome; Law, RobTourism economics
155Evaluating the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) service on guest satisfaction in F&B department of Hong Kong hotels: SERVQUAL methodChan, Sammy; Li, Vivian; Wong, Chris; Chan, Connie; Wong, Lok YiuConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
F2Exploring the Impact of Smart Restaurant Attributes on Tourists’ Restaurant Advocacy: The Mediating Role of Brand Image and Perceived ValueWenlong Wang, Rongxuan Zhang, Kuan-Ting Chen, Chen-Kuo PaiConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
Thursday, June 25: Session 5 – Block O – Room:  O306, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Moderator: Sandile Myeni
Paper IDPaper TitlePrimary Subject Area
F19What Gen Z Really Wants in Short Break Vacations: A Marketing Perspective on Perceived Value, TPB, and Consumption MotivationZhifei Yuan, Yang ZhouConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
47From Static Scenery to Living Landscapes: Examining How Indigenous Animal Imagery in Rural Tourism Advertising Shapes Experience Expectations and Rural Tourism IntentionsGuo Hairong, Rong Zou, and Dogan GursoyConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
S23Measuring public service recovery: An LLM-based framework for evaluating managerial response quality in online hotel reviewsXIAO, FANConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
3Resilience and Adaptation of Small Tourism Enterprises to Flood Risks in a Changing ClimateMyeni, Sandile; Chili, NsizwazikhonaSustainable Tourism Policy
Online Parallel Sessions: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Thursday, June 25: Block O – Room:  O402, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM ( Online )
ZOOM Link: https://zoom.us/j/95333204106
Moderator: Peihao, Wang
74A Systematic Review of the Influence of Social Media Influencers on Destination Visit Intention: Insights from the TCCM FrameworkFu, Yue; Subramonian, Hema; Konar, Rupam; He, ZijianTourism and hospitality marketing
165The Impact of Social Sustainability Communication on Millennial Tourists’ Booking Intentions in the Hotel IndustryHannan, Md Abdul; Islam, Touhidul; Shimul Ali, Md; Sajib Miah, Md; Kabir, Md ShariarSustainable Tourism Policy
119The Evolving Landscape of Tourism Stakeholders in the Marketing of the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site, Botswana: A Telecoupling Framework AnalysisDimpho Matlhola,
Dandy Badimo
Branding in tourism and hospitality
174Should digital platforms deploy AI for online dispute resolution? The lens of procedural justice and appraisal theoryWang, PeihaoAI and service robots
Thursday, June 25: Block O – Room:  O403, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM ( Online)
ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/94851274914
Moderator: Fatemeh Mohamadi
138Hospitality in Thematic Events: Visitor Perception at D23 ExpoGouvêa, Anna Beatriz; Wada, ElizabethConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
23The Influence of Social Sustainability Communications on Tourists’ Behavioral Intentions: Evidence from Small Tourism DestinationsHannan, Md Abdul*; Miah, Md Sajib; Haque, Md Najmul; Rima, Rima; Kabir, Md ShariarFuture trends in tourism and hospitality marketing and management
70Does A Tourism Activity Benefit Us? Exploring The Impacts of Basic Need Fulfillment on Place Identity, Well-Being, And Behavioral OutcomeKim, Youngsoo*Consumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
71Caiman Refuge and the Power of Storytelling in Hospitality and RegenerationElizabeth Wada
Alan Guizi
Filipe Rossato Silva
Carlos Alberto Alves
Case studies on successful hospitality marketing programs
72Connecting with Local Life: Airbnb Motivations and Experiences in MardinMohamadi, Fatemeh*; Cakar, Kadir; Aksoy, Süleyman HalukConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
Thursday, June 25: Block O – Room:  O404, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Online)
ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/91055310858
Moderator: Paweł Stelmach
49Development of a Treatment Innovation Ecosystem as A Health Resort Support InstrumentStelmach, Paweł; Górska, MagdalenaHealth, medical, spa, and wellness tourism
50The Impact of Wellness Standards on Contemporary Health ResortsStelmach, Paweł; Górska, MagdalenaHealth, medical, spa, and wellness tourism
133Wellness on a Tight Schedule: Deciphering Business Travelers’ Intentions Toward Medical Wellness Tourism in MacaoLeong, Man Wai Aliana ; Li, YingHealth, medical, spa, and wellness tourism
48Technological Platforms Supporting Health Resort TreatmentStelmach, Paweł; Górska, Magdalena; Chwaja, KlaudiaTechnological issues in tourism and hospitality
Thursday, June 2: Block O – Room:  O405, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM ( Online )
ZOOM Link: https://zoom.us/j/91707642156
Moderator: Xu Wen
167Revisiting Sustainability Metrics in Tourism Destinations: A Wellbeing-Oriented Perspective IntroductionDi Raco, Elena; Sfodera, Fabiola; Renzi, Antonio; Simone, CristinaClimate change and tourism development
182Articulating A Museum Strategy at The National Museum of Tanzania: From Royalty to Nationality, Popularity and SustainabilityLwoga, NoelSustainable Tourism Policy
27Charting the Course: Real-World Application of Sustainability and Innovation Principles in the Portuguese Blue Economy FirmsElston, Jennifer; Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, CarlaDevelopment of conceptual models
54AI-Assisted Coping in the Face of Customer Mistreatment: Evidence from Frontline Hospitality EmployeeXu, Wen; Lyu, Cenhua; Li, ChenxiHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
41From Film Tourism to Cultural Heritage Tourism: Real-Time Transformation of Tourist Interests at Film StudiosCui, Xin; Song, Ziqian; Tang, Xiaoyun; Han, JinfangCultural heritage tourism
Thursday, June 25: Block O – Room:  O406, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM ( Online )
ZOOM Link: https://zoom.us/j/93752031711
Moderator: Xiwen Xiao
126Impact of Positive Haggling on Visitors and DestinationsNicely, Annmarie; Badu-Baiden, Frank; Saksena, VedaantConsumer behavior
134Exploring Hotel Managers’ and Guests’ Insights on the Application of Normative Feedback Intervention (NFI) in Hotels: A Qualitative StudyXiao, XiwenConsumer behavior in tourism and hospitality settings
104The Impact of Emotional Capital on Innovation: A Research on Tourism and Hospitality IndustryAli Sukru CetinkayaInnovation and product development in tourism and hospitality
103The Effect of Employee Selection Methods on Teamwork: A Research in Hospitality IndustryAli Sukru CetinkayaHuman resource issues in tourism and hospitality
Friday 26 June Half Day Cultural and Heritage Tour
9:30 AM – Depart from Block N Lobby (MUST)
10:00 AM – arrive at Macao Museum
10:00-11:00 Visit the Macao Museum
11:00-12:00 Walk to the Ruins of St. Paul’s, the Museum of Sacred Art, and Na Tcha Temple
12:00-12:300 Transfer back to Block N Lobby (MUST)
If you have any questions or requests regarding the conference, please feel free to
contact us at mahlaghadarvish@gmail.com OR ahtmmconferencedg@gmail.com
We look forward to meeting you all in lovely Maccao!