Mobile technology, games and nature areas: The tourist perspective
New mobile technologies such as smartphones and tablets allow tourists and tourism service providers to interact nearly free of time or space constraints. Since tourists are by definition mobile, it is argued that this trend merits greater focus in research involving the various spaces through w...
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University of Algarve, ESGHT/CINTURS
2014-01-01
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| author | Marcelo de Oliveira Nunes Verônica Feder Mayer |
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| description | New mobile technologies such as smartphones and tablets allow
tourists and tourism service providers to interact nearly free of time or
space constraints. Since tourists are by definition mobile, it is argued
that this trend merits greater focus in research involving the various
spaces through which “the always connected traveller” passes. Hence,
this study aims to test the acceptance of a smartphone game which
would support the tourism experience of visitors to an island with
tourism. To this end, a survey was carried out with 378 tourists who
perceived using the game as useful, easy, enjoyable, and compatible
with the location. Results indicate that an updated tourist profile of a
more connected and technologically sophisticated public includes
interest in interaction with mobile technologies that assist tourists even
on trips where they want to experience nature, adventure, social
interaction and relaxation. Finally, the authors reflect on the use of
games as a means of promoting sustainable behaviour among tourists. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d032b962f13d497991f36e0fd7e345342025-02-02T09:45:42ZengUniversity of Algarve, ESGHT/CINTURSTourism & Management Studies2182-84662014-01-011015358Mobile technology, games and nature areas: The tourist perspectiveMarcelo de Oliveira NunesVerônica Feder MayerNew mobile technologies such as smartphones and tablets allow tourists and tourism service providers to interact nearly free of time or space constraints. Since tourists are by definition mobile, it is argued that this trend merits greater focus in research involving the various spaces through which “the always connected traveller” passes. Hence, this study aims to test the acceptance of a smartphone game which would support the tourism experience of visitors to an island with tourism. To this end, a survey was carried out with 378 tourists who perceived using the game as useful, easy, enjoyable, and compatible with the location. Results indicate that an updated tourist profile of a more connected and technologically sophisticated public includes interest in interaction with mobile technologies that assist tourists even on trips where they want to experience nature, adventure, social interaction and relaxation. Finally, the authors reflect on the use of games as a means of promoting sustainable behaviour among tourists.https://tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/647/1154tourism and technologygamificationmobile applicationssmartphones |
| spellingShingle | Marcelo de Oliveira Nunes Verônica Feder Mayer Mobile technology, games and nature areas: The tourist perspective Tourism & Management Studies tourism and technology gamification mobile applications smartphones |
| title | Mobile technology, games and nature areas: The tourist perspective |
| title_full | Mobile technology, games and nature areas: The tourist perspective |
| title_fullStr | Mobile technology, games and nature areas: The tourist perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mobile technology, games and nature areas: The tourist perspective |
| title_short | Mobile technology, games and nature areas: The tourist perspective |
| title_sort | mobile technology games and nature areas the tourist perspective |
| topic | tourism and technology gamification mobile applications smartphones |
| url | https://tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/647/1154 |
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