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What fosters awe-inspiring experiences in nature-based tourism destinations?

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Pearce, Joanna, Strickland-Munro, Jennifer, Moore, Susan A.·2017·Journal of Sustainable Tourism
DOI 10.1080/09669582.2016.1213270
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Abstract

Awe, an intense, and usually positive emotion often experienced by individuals visiting nature-based tourism destinations, has the potential to nurture strong connections between individuals and their environment. Despite this, awe research has been neglected in the tourism literature, especially in relation to the aspects or features that foster awe-inspiring experiences. This study sought to rectify this by focusing on such experiences in the remote, unique Kimberley region in north-western Australia. A total of 49 tourist interviews were conducted to ascertain their responses to the question “what has been your most awe-inspiring experience and why?” Responses highlighted five distinct facets contributing to respondents’ awe-inspiring experiences: marine fauna, aesthetics, ecological phenomena, vast geological landscapes and reflective/perspective moments. Future research should focus on exploring the applicability of these facets to other nature-based tourism destinations.

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Authors
Pearce, J., Strickland-Munro, J., & Moore, S. A.
Affiliations
  • Edith Cowan University (AU)
  • Murdoch University (AU)
Corresponding author
Pearce, Joanna
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Sustainable Tourism
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2016-08-02
Volume
25
Issue
3
Pages
362-378
ISSN
  • 0966-9582 (ISSN-L)
  • 1747-7646
DOI
10.1080/09669582.2016.1213270
OpenAlex
W2475923659
Cited by
119
References
48
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FWCI
14.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Sustainable Tourism (publishedVersion)
  • Murdoch University Research Portal (submittedVersion)
  • Australasian Journal of Paramedicine (submittedVersion)
Funders
Kimberley Marine Research Program, administered by the Western Australian Marine Sciences Institution
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management › Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management › Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
  • Physical Sciences › Earth and Planetary Sciences › Geology › Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
Keywords
awe, nature-based tourism, tourist experience, marine fauna, landscape aesthetics, geological landscapes, perspective taking, human-environment connection, Kimberley region

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