Toward a Conceptual Framework of International Tourism after the Pandemic: Consumption Propensity Based on Expectations of Refreshment and Development

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Abstract

This study examines how refreshment and development influence the consumption propensity of international tourists. The study reviews interconnections from the tourism industry, management, and related fields. Theoretical propositions regarding the relationship between refreshment and development with consumption propensity are provided, along with the conceptual model of refreshment and development in the tourism context. The study provides scholars and practitioners with the meaningful insight that international tourists may spend increased amounts due to fulfillment of their expectation of refreshment and the development of tourism attractions. Local governments and businesses should consider these expectations to bolster their local economies after the pandemic.

Authors

• Seung Hoon Jang, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

• Christian Grandzol, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania