The Impact of Social Networks on the Choice of Tourist Destinations

Barbu Florentina-Simona (), Sanda Grigorie (), Rusu Corina-Maria () and Balint Petronela-Gianina ()
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Barbu Florentina-Simona: “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Arad, Romania
Sanda Grigorie: “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Arad, Romania
Rusu Corina-Maria: “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Arad, Romania
Balint Petronela-Gianina: “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Arad, Romania

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, 2024, vol. 18, issue 1, 2327-2343

Abstract: The travel industry has grown significantly in recent years due to the advancement of social media and technology. Nowadays, there is a vast array of tourism-related goods and services available to consumers, making it challenging to select the ideal travel location. In these circumstances, it is critical to comprehend the driving forces behind consumer decision-making regarding travel destinations or on traveler choice. Our travel habits have evolved as a result of the digital world, particularly social media. Research in this field, particularly in the areas of content and influence marketing, can be very helpful in comprehending and evaluating the most recent practices and trends employed in the travel and tourism sector. Based on the questionnaire results, this study analyze how platforms, social networks, and influencers affect travelers' preferences for travel, as well as how tourists choose travel destinations based on user behavior, perceptions, and content. A total of 306 respondents from different age and income groups and geographical areas filled out the questionnaire. The study is based on the quantitative approach, and SPSS was used to statistically interpret the results. Due to the inductive reasoning and our study findings we can affirm that in a world that is increasingly digitally connected, there still is a lot of room for research and innovation in this area. The online environment presents distinctive marketing prospects. Content marketing and influence marketing will continue to lead social media marketing trends.

Keywords: social networks; content marketing; influence marketing; tourist destination; travel choice (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.2478/picbe-2024-0197

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