[HTML][HTML] The dark side of the metaverse: The role of gamification in event virtualization

C Flavián, S Ibáñez-Sánchez, C Orús… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The virtualization of cultural events in the metaverse creates opportunities to generate
valuable and innovative experiences that replicate and extend in-person events; but the …

Immersive time in the metaverse and visits to the physical world: why not both? A holistic customer engagement framework

ML Cheung, WKS Leung, LMK Chang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Through the theoretical lenses of media richness, perceived realism and customer
engagement, this study aims to investigate the mechanisms that promote customer …

Modelling barriers to metaverse adoption in the hospitality and tourism industry

M Chi, Y Chen, Y Xu, Y Wu - Information Technology & Tourism, 2024 - Springer
The emerging concept of the metaverse, which blends digital and physical realms to offer
immersive user experiences, presents a disruptive opportunity for businesses operating in …

What is beautiful is good: attractive avatars for healthier dining and satisfaction

F Hao, AM Aman, C Zhang - International Journal of Contemporary …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose As technology increasingly integrates into the restaurant industry, avatar servers
present a promising avenue for promoting healthier dining habits. Grounded in the halo …

Embracing the metaverse: cultivating sustainable tourism growth on a global scale

N Adnan, MF Rashed, W Ali - Current Issues in Tourism, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The tourism sector must integrate sustainability to mitigate environmental impacts, ensure
destination profitability, and promote responsible travel. Emerging technologies, particularly …

Can you resist the virtual temptations? Unveiling impulsive buying in metaverse retail

T Dang Quan, G Wei-Han Tan, ECX Aw… - Asia Pacific Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The main aim of this study is to examine the effect of virtual store atmospheric
factors on impulsive purchasing in the metaverse context. Design/methodology/approach …

Does metaverse stimulate tourism prosocial behavior? A mindfulness-driven model with a psychological ownership perspective

R Cai, YC Wang, T Zhang - International Journal of Contemporary …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Through a theoretical lens of psychological ownership, this study aims to
investigate how technology mindfulness may stimulate metaverse tourism users' feelings of …

Metaverse technologies in hospitality: using the theory of consumption values to reveal consumer attitudes and trust factors

D Chakraborty, P Mehta, S Khorana - International Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to apply the theory of consumption value to analyze the utilization
of Metaverse technologies within hospitality and tourism while examining the factors that …

Exploring the critical success factors of virtual reality adoption in the hotel industry

RN Lodhi, M Asif, C Del Gesso… - International Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This qualitative study aims to investigate the critical success factors (CSFs) driving
the adoption of virtual reality (VR) in the hospitality industry, shedding light on key …