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Deciphering Tourist Satisfaction: A Comprehensive Analysis of Accommodation Experiences Through TripAdvisor Reviews

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Resumo:Abstract: This study delves into tourist satisfaction with accommodation services in a Portuguese rural destination, leveraging TripAdvisor reviews. The primary aim is to discern foreign tourists' contentment and discontent patterns, emphasizing key factors influencing their experiences. Employing Leximancer software for text mining, we analyzed TripAdvisor reviews focusing on accommodation and restaurants. This study shows that in accommodation, satisfaction and dissatisfaction are mixed around specific issues, namely the human factor. The human element is pivotal in shaping positive and negative evaluations. This research pioneers a comprehensive analysis of tourist satisfaction in rural destinations, unravelling distinct themes and commonalities in accommodation experiences. The study underscores the centrality of the human factor in influencing customer perceptions and provides actionable managerial recommendations for heightened service quality and targeted improvements.
Autores principais:Correia, Ricardo
Outros Autores:Junqueiro, Ângela; Carvalho, Aida; Sousa, João Paulo; Fontes, Ruta
Assunto:Satisfaction Dissatisfaction TripAdvisor Accommodation Rural Destination
Ano:2024
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:comunicação em conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Biblioteca Digital do IPB
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Resumo:Abstract: This study delves into tourist satisfaction with accommodation services in a Portuguese rural destination, leveraging TripAdvisor reviews. The primary aim is to discern foreign tourists' contentment and discontent patterns, emphasizing key factors influencing their experiences. Employing Leximancer software for text mining, we analyzed TripAdvisor reviews focusing on accommodation and restaurants. This study shows that in accommodation, satisfaction and dissatisfaction are mixed around specific issues, namely the human factor. The human element is pivotal in shaping positive and negative evaluations. This research pioneers a comprehensive analysis of tourist satisfaction in rural destinations, unravelling distinct themes and commonalities in accommodation experiences. The study underscores the centrality of the human factor in influencing customer perceptions and provides actionable managerial recommendations for heightened service quality and targeted improvements.