Examining the Factors Affecting Perceived Enjoyment and Usage Intention of Ubiquitous Tour Information Services: A Service Quality Perspective

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research

Volumn 18, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 598-617

  Kim, Juyeon ^a   Ahn, Kyungmo ^a   Chung, Namho ^a  

^a Kyung Hee University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

convenience; information quality; interface design; perceived enjoyment; system quality; ubiquitous tour information service; usage intention

Indexed keywords

ACADEMIC RESEARCH; FACTOR ANALYSIS; INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY; INFORMATION SYSTEM; MOBILE COMMUNICATION; MODEL TEST; MODEL VALIDATION; RELIABILITY ANALYSIS; SERVICE PROVISION; TOURISM MANAGEMENT; TOURIST ATTRACTION; TOURIST BEHAVIOR; TOURIST DESTINATION;

EID: 84880079082     PISSN: 10941665     EISSN: 17416507     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10941665.2012.695282     Document Type: Article

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