英文摘要 |
Authenticity is a core developmental factor for heritage sites, and satisfaction is the first stage in establishing consumer loyalty in tourism. However, few studies have discussed and compared the role of authenticity and satisfaction in the context of heritage tourism. This study classifies authenticity into object-related, intra-personal, and inter-personal authenticity and examines their relationship with satisfaction and loyalty. An empirical analysis is conducted in Beimen, Tainan. Data from 395 valid questionnaires are used to test the reliability and validity of the measurement items. The results indicate that both the direct and indirect effects of object-related, intra-personal, and inter-personal authenticity on loyalty are greater than those of satisfaction. Moreover, the path relations of each construct in the model are confirmed, explaining the higher variation of loyalty compared with that reported in previous studies. The findings have key implications for authenticity theory and heritage tourism management. |