The influences and consequences of being digitally connected and/or disconnected to travellers

Adrian Tanti () and Dimitrios Buhalis ()
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Adrian Tanti: Bournemouth University
Dimitrios Buhalis: Bournemouth University

Information Technology & Tourism, 21 pages

Abstract: Abstract Technological progress and tourism have worked in tandem for many years. Connectivity is the vehicle that drove the goal of technologically enhanced tourism experiences forward. This study, through an exploratory qualitative research identifies the factors that boost and/or distract travellers from obtaining a digitally enhanced tourism experience. Four factors can boost and/or distract travellers from being connected: (1) hardware and software, (2) needs and contexts, (3) openness to usage, and (4) supply and provision of connectivity. The research also analyses the positive and/or negative consequences that arise from being connected or disconnected. A Connected/Disconnected Consequences Model illustrates five forms of positive and/or negative consequences: (1) availability, (2) communication, (3) information obtainability, (4) time consumption, and (5) supporting experiences. A better understanding of the role and consequence of connectivity during the trip can enhance traveller experience.

Keywords: Connectivity; During-trip stage; Unplugging; Selective unplugging; Social Wi-Fi (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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