Sense of place relationship with tourist satisfaction and intentional revisit: Evidence from Egypt

TLDR: Abou-Shouk et al. as discussed by the authors explored the predictors of place attachment and measured the effect of person attachment and its predictors on tourist satisfaction, and how this satisfaction could affect tourist future revisits.

Abstract: Tourism Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt Tourist Guidance Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt Hotel Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt Correspondence Mohamed A. Abou‐Shouk, Tourism Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt. Email: maa15@fayoum.edu.eg Abstract Sense of place is a multidimensional concept. It implies an emotional relationship between an individual and a setting. The current study aims to explore the predictors of place attachment, and measure the effect of place attachment and its predictors on tourist satisfaction, and how this satisfaction could affect tourist future revisits. Using structural equation modelling, this study provides evidence from two distinct places in Egypt: Bahariya Oasis/the White Desert and Fayoum. A questionnaire was used to collect data from repeat tourists to both places. The findings revealed that repeat tourists are place attached. This attachment is positively influencing tourist satisfaction and their intentional repeat visit. The findings of the study could be used to develop marketing strategies of destinations with sense of place dimensions. Tour operators and travel agents are requested to include sense of place dimensions in their tour packages. National authorities are invited to focus on sense of place dimensions in their destinations.