How celebrity involvement affect destination image, the mediating role of celebrity worship

The film industry plays a significant role in influencing tourists' travel destination choices. This study aims to explore the relationship between celebrity involvement and destination image, with celebrity worship serving as a mediating variable. This research depicted the case of Chinese fil...

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Main Authors: Shelvina, Fitriana Aidnilla Sinambela, Renza Fahlevi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Politeknik Negeri Bali 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Applied Sciences in Tourism and Events
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Online Access:https://ojs2.pnb.ac.id/index.php/IJASTE/article/view/2279
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Summary:The film industry plays a significant role in influencing tourists' travel destination choices. This study aims to explore the relationship between celebrity involvement and destination image, with celebrity worship serving as a mediating variable. This research depicted the case of Chinese film industry to examines how films and celebrities impact destination image. This research uses quantitative research methods with the PLS-SEM research model. the study surveyed 310 Batam residents who have watched Chinese movies or TV series. The findings indicate a positive and significant relationship between celebrity involvement and destination image, mediated by celebrity worship.
ISSN:2580-5592