Experiences in a wine tourism destination from the visitors’ perspective
International Journal of Wine Business Research
ISSN: 1751-1062
Article publication date: 1 November 2023
Issue publication date: 7 February 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The objective of this study is to analyze the experiences in wine tourism according to narratives shared by the visitors themselves. Furthermore, this study aims to examine the levels of intensity associated with these experiences within a wine destination, considering the segmentation of visitors.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a mixed-methods approach to analyze data, incorporating a deductive process followed by content analysis. Data collection procedures include a bibliographic review and a data survey conducted through netnography research to analyze 954 visitor reviews on TripAdvisor shared by visitors to Vale dos Vinhedos. Also, statistical analysis is performed to assess whether there are any significant variations in attribute citations among different market segmentation profiles.
Findings
The study’s discoveries indicate that there are no significant differences in intensity among profile segments for the dimensions of entertainment, aesthetics, educational and interactions, unlike escapism. The findings reveal that attributes such as “winery,” “wine,” “products and services” and “landscape” are essential for all visitors. In addition, the study shows that social interactions in the wine tourism destination are not as significant as previously assumed.
Originality/value
This research study constitutes a methodological advancement in the field of market segmentation using electronic word-of-mouth data. It provides crucial insights into the experiential nuances of the research locus and the varying degrees of these experiences in relation to visitor segmentation. Additionally, the contributions of this study are not only of theoretical importance but also hold practical implications for market segmentation strategies.
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Acknowledgements
Marcia Mariluz Amaral’s Funding information: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Santa Catarina (FAPESC; grant n. 48/2021).
Citation
Amaral, M.M., Kuhn, V.R., dos Anjos, S.J.G. and Flores, L.C.d.S. (2024), "Experiences in a wine tourism destination from the visitors’ perspective", International Journal of Wine Business Research, Vol. 36 No. 1, pp. 85-102. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJWBR-05-2023-0028
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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