Authenticity is one of the oldest and most debated concepts in tourism studies. The last
major review of authenticity was published in 1999 in this journal. This review aims to …

Culturally based products and businesses have become increasingly common, drawing
attention to artisan entrepreneurship. A small number of studies have comprehensively …

Bloggers are becoming increasingly relevant in consumers' decisions, particularly travel
decisions. This study has investigated the influence of bloggers across cultures and from …

The current study aims to investigate souvenir suppliers' perceptions of authentic souvenirs
in the context of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Laos, Luang Prabang (LPB). The findings …

Souvenir shop** has always been a subject of significant tourism research, but the impact
of different purchase channels, including the Internet, on tourists' souvenir purchase …

Researchers have independently studied the roles of culture, creativity, and innovation in
the domain of handicrafts. In the present study, we aimed to understand the linkages …

This study aims to examine the relationship between tourists' need for uniqueness (TNFU),
perceived authenticity, tourists' emotions, and their behavioral intentions in a heritage …

For some tourists, shop** is a “must-do” activity, and many tourists' purchases can be
classified as souvenirs. This study employs a grounded theory approach to explore the …

This study investigates the relationships among souvenir authenticity, perceived value (PV)
and behavioral intention (BI) in the context of experiential consumption. Using the customer …

When tourists buy souvenirs, their perception of generated value often draws the souvenir
supplier's attention. However, little is known about the reasons that drive tourists' perceived …