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Papers by Chulwon Kim

Sustainability

This study examined the effect of four dimensions (i.e., the experience of education, entertainme... more This study examined the effect of four dimensions (i.e., the experience of education, entertainment, aesthetics, and escape) of the experience economy on participants’ attachment values toward tourism places in the context of the virtual Korean Wave experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also tested the relationship between attachment values and continuous immersion intention in virtual reality. An online survey was conducted on Asian people who experienced the Korean Wave culture, and 387 questionnaires were completed. Statistical analyses were used to establish the relationship between experiences, satisfaction, and continuous immersion intention comprising descriptive analysis, explanatory factor analyses, and multiple regression analysis. The result showed that the virtual Korean Wave (entertainment, educational, aesthetic, and escapism experience) significantly impacted participants’ attachment values. The meaningful virtual experiences would provide new insights into enha...

Sustainability, 2020

The urban museum has become a multi-functional institution that transcends the functional display... more The urban museum has become a multi-functional institution that transcends the functional display of artifacts. The museum has become, in cities, a hybrid institution that keeps its doors open late to support a wide variety of special events. This study explored London’s “Museum Lates” programs and event characteristics, theoretical views of museums as cultural and creative tourism attractions. Furthermore, the study applied the contextual model of learning to understand visitor attendance motivations. The authors employed an interpretive approach using interviews with two types of participants: event visitors and event coordinators. The findings suggest that attendees possess personal, physical, and socio-cultural motivations for participating in “Museum Lates” events. The characteristics of late events—extraordinary quality and evening-time atmosphere—produce different effects from those of current museum exhibitions held during regular operating hours. “Museum Lates” events can c...

Journal of MICE & Tourism Research, 2021

Sustainability, 2021

This study examined the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and leisure involve... more This study examined the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and leisure involvement in various meaningful activities under the political economy of aging and life course. The stepwise multiple and ordinal regression model revealed that the individual factors of older adults were significantly associated with leisure involvement: age (younger adults), gender (men), education level (higher education), perceived economic satisfaction (higher satisfaction with their financial condition), and perceived health (higher satisfaction with their health) variables were significantly related to more frequent participation in domestic leisure travel. Additionally, gender and education level were associated with leisure-time exercise; the four variables (gender, education level, economic activity, and perceived financial satisfaction) were related to leisure-time social activities. Contrary to our expectation, older adults who are older and with lower education were more likely ...

Korea Trade Exhibition Review, 2020

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 2016

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships among determinant (ease of ... more Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships among determinant (ease of use), extrinsic (usefulness) and intrinsic motivations (enjoyment), attachment and usage intention regarding seniors’ use of mobile devices for tourism. In addition, this study examines the moderating role of knowledge in these relationships. Design/methodology/approach The researchers collected data via online surveys to reach the target population of this study, 55 years and older adults who had used mobile devices for tourism. The researchers used the partial least squares approach for this study. Findings The results reveal that ease of use has significant effects on extrinsic and intrinsic motivations. The motivations of usefulness and enjoyment significantly affect attachment, which, in turn, influences usage intention. The relationships between ease of use and usefulness, ease of use and enjoyment and enjoyment and attachment were stronger for the high-knowledge group than for the...

Festival Management and Event Tourism, 1998

The purpose of this study is to determine the direct, indirect, and induced impact of a birding f... more The purpose of this study is to determine the direct, indirect, and induced impact of a birding festival on a local economy. Nonresident visitors to the 7th Annual HummerlBird Celebration (September 7-10, 1995) in RockportlFulton region, Texas, spent over $1.1 milIion. ...

International Journal of Tourism Sciences, 2005

Abstract This study developed the evaluation model of competitiveness, and suggested “four dimens... more Abstract This study developed the evaluation model of competitiveness, and suggested “four dimensional sources of competitiveness”. The primary sources of competitiveness include the subject, environment, and tourism resources. The secondary sources of competitiveness are comprised of tourism policy, tourism planning, tourism investment, tourism tax and prices, and tourism management. The tertiary sources of competitiveness include tourism infrastructure, tourism reception system, tourism attractiveness, tourism publicity system, and tourism manpower. The fourth sources of competitiveness are comprised of tourism demand, tourism employment, overall tourism performance, and tourism export. These four sources of competitiveness are determinants which dominate competitiveness in the tourism sector. The constantly growing number of travel destinations, and the enhanced quality of existing ones, is putting great pressure on those responsible for a given destination to find better ways to compete in the tourism marketplace and to do so in a sustainable manner. The first step in achieving this goal is to better understand those forces and factors that determine the competitiveness of major tourism destinations.

Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure, 2005

ABSTRACT In this study, we sought to assess the role that leisure benefits and constraints play i... more ABSTRACT In this study, we sought to assess the role that leisure benefits and constraints play in facilitating acculturation, allaying acculturative stress, and enhancing self-esteem among Korean-Americans. Data were collected from a sample of Koreans living primarily in large cities in the United States. Results provided partial support for the proposed theoretical model. As predicted, acculturation was negatively related to acculturative stress and positively related to self-esteem, and acculturative stress was negatively related to self-esteem. The leisure benefits construct was significantly and positively related to only self-esteem. Contrary to what we predicted, however, the leisure benefits construct was not significantly related to acculturation and was positively, rather than negatively, related to acculturative stress (although only at the 0.1 level of significance). Finally, the leisure constraints construct was significantly related to acculturative stress but not to the level of acculturation or self-esteem.

Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 2000

Understanding the Cultural Differences in Tourist Motivation Between Anglo-American and Japanese ... more Understanding the Cultural Differences in Tourist Motivation Between Anglo-American and Japanese Tourists Chulwon Kim Seokho Lee SUMMARY. There is considerable evidence to suggest that differences in cultural characteristics exist across the world. Among them, individ-ualistic ...

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 1999

... Classic participants reported higher levels of personal (M = 4.7) and behavioral (M = 3.8) co... more ... Classic participants reported higher levels of personal (M = 4.7) and behavioral (M = 3.8) commitment than both ABA members (M= 4.5 and M= 3.0) and visitors to the 7th AnnualHummer/Bird Celebration in Rockport, Texas (M = 3.2 and M = 4.5) (Kim, et al., 1997; Scott, et ...

Current Issues in Tourism, 2003

... environment comprises those forces and events outside the destination that constrain the stra... more ... environment comprises those forces and events outside the destination that constrain the strategic options of ... The category includes the activities of destination management organisations,destination marketing management, destination policy, planning and development ...

Sustainability, 2021

A substantial portion of the gerontological literature has been directed towards the relationship... more A substantial portion of the gerontological literature has been directed towards the relationship between leisure and aging, particularly with the healthy life of older adults. The concept of leisure conveys varied meanings to persons, including identifying the leisure itself, the activity’s frequency, and its value to the participant. With increased longevity, the concept of aging well and related terms (e.g., “active aging”, “successful aging”, “productive aging”, “positive aging”, “healthy aging”, and “sustainable aging”) have been emerging themes for academic fields related to gerontology, exercise promotion, health care, and leisure activities. Thus, the aging population and human leisure activities must be considered sustainable as sustainability is primarily human-centered. This study explores older adults’ perceptions of leisure and aging well and their leisure behavior at senior welfare centers using qualitative data collection and methodology. Findings suggest that four ma...

The urban museum has become a multi-functional institution that transcends the functional display... more The urban museum has become a multi-functional institution that transcends the functional display of artifacts. The museum has become, in cities, a hybrid institution that keeps its doors open late to support a wide variety of special events. This study explored London’s ‘Museum Lates’ programs and event characteristics, using museums’ theoretical views as cultural tourism attractions. Furthermore, the study applied the contextual model of learning to understand visitor attendance motivations. Authors employed an interpretive approach using interviews with two types of participants, event visitors, and event coordinators. Findings suggested that attendees possess a complex of personal, physical, and socio-cultural motivations for participating in museum lates events. The characteristics of late events – extraordinary quality and evening time atmosphere – produce different effects than current museum exhibitions held during regular operating hours. Museum lates events can contribute ...

Korea Trade Exhibition Review

Sustainability

This study aimed to develop the cooperative model converging stakeholders in both the convention ... more This study aimed to develop the cooperative model converging stakeholders in both the convention and medical tourism sectors. It was to derive factors representing collaboration toward common goals and values recognized by both sectors from the stakeholders’ perspectives through qualitative research methods. The study applied Deutsch’s cooperation theory, which states that cooperation is directed toward group goals and selected due to rational decision-making. For a systematic and reliable analysis of the collected data, Spradley’s 12-stage technique was modified into seven stages, such as the domain, taxonomic, and component analyses, to fit this study’s context. The convention-medical tourism cooperation model was aptly named “CON-MED” cooperation model.

Journal of Tourism Management Research

Sustainability

This study examined the effect of four dimensions (i.e., the experience of education, entertainme... more This study examined the effect of four dimensions (i.e., the experience of education, entertainment, aesthetics, and escape) of the experience economy on participants’ attachment values toward tourism places in the context of the virtual Korean Wave experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also tested the relationship between attachment values and continuous immersion intention in virtual reality. An online survey was conducted on Asian people who experienced the Korean Wave culture, and 387 questionnaires were completed. Statistical analyses were used to establish the relationship between experiences, satisfaction, and continuous immersion intention comprising descriptive analysis, explanatory factor analyses, and multiple regression analysis. The result showed that the virtual Korean Wave (entertainment, educational, aesthetic, and escapism experience) significantly impacted participants’ attachment values. The meaningful virtual experiences would provide new insights into enha...

Sustainability, 2020

The urban museum has become a multi-functional institution that transcends the functional display... more The urban museum has become a multi-functional institution that transcends the functional display of artifacts. The museum has become, in cities, a hybrid institution that keeps its doors open late to support a wide variety of special events. This study explored London’s “Museum Lates” programs and event characteristics, theoretical views of museums as cultural and creative tourism attractions. Furthermore, the study applied the contextual model of learning to understand visitor attendance motivations. The authors employed an interpretive approach using interviews with two types of participants: event visitors and event coordinators. The findings suggest that attendees possess personal, physical, and socio-cultural motivations for participating in “Museum Lates” events. The characteristics of late events—extraordinary quality and evening-time atmosphere—produce different effects from those of current museum exhibitions held during regular operating hours. “Museum Lates” events can c...

Journal of MICE & Tourism Research, 2021

Sustainability, 2021

This study examined the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and leisure involve... more This study examined the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and leisure involvement in various meaningful activities under the political economy of aging and life course. The stepwise multiple and ordinal regression model revealed that the individual factors of older adults were significantly associated with leisure involvement: age (younger adults), gender (men), education level (higher education), perceived economic satisfaction (higher satisfaction with their financial condition), and perceived health (higher satisfaction with their health) variables were significantly related to more frequent participation in domestic leisure travel. Additionally, gender and education level were associated with leisure-time exercise; the four variables (gender, education level, economic activity, and perceived financial satisfaction) were related to leisure-time social activities. Contrary to our expectation, older adults who are older and with lower education were more likely ...

Korea Trade Exhibition Review, 2020

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 2016

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships among determinant (ease of ... more Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships among determinant (ease of use), extrinsic (usefulness) and intrinsic motivations (enjoyment), attachment and usage intention regarding seniors’ use of mobile devices for tourism. In addition, this study examines the moderating role of knowledge in these relationships. Design/methodology/approach The researchers collected data via online surveys to reach the target population of this study, 55 years and older adults who had used mobile devices for tourism. The researchers used the partial least squares approach for this study. Findings The results reveal that ease of use has significant effects on extrinsic and intrinsic motivations. The motivations of usefulness and enjoyment significantly affect attachment, which, in turn, influences usage intention. The relationships between ease of use and usefulness, ease of use and enjoyment and enjoyment and attachment were stronger for the high-knowledge group than for the...

Festival Management and Event Tourism, 1998

The purpose of this study is to determine the direct, indirect, and induced impact of a birding f... more The purpose of this study is to determine the direct, indirect, and induced impact of a birding festival on a local economy. Nonresident visitors to the 7th Annual HummerlBird Celebration (September 7-10, 1995) in RockportlFulton region, Texas, spent over $1.1 milIion. ...

International Journal of Tourism Sciences, 2005

Abstract This study developed the evaluation model of competitiveness, and suggested “four dimens... more Abstract This study developed the evaluation model of competitiveness, and suggested “four dimensional sources of competitiveness”. The primary sources of competitiveness include the subject, environment, and tourism resources. The secondary sources of competitiveness are comprised of tourism policy, tourism planning, tourism investment, tourism tax and prices, and tourism management. The tertiary sources of competitiveness include tourism infrastructure, tourism reception system, tourism attractiveness, tourism publicity system, and tourism manpower. The fourth sources of competitiveness are comprised of tourism demand, tourism employment, overall tourism performance, and tourism export. These four sources of competitiveness are determinants which dominate competitiveness in the tourism sector. The constantly growing number of travel destinations, and the enhanced quality of existing ones, is putting great pressure on those responsible for a given destination to find better ways to compete in the tourism marketplace and to do so in a sustainable manner. The first step in achieving this goal is to better understand those forces and factors that determine the competitiveness of major tourism destinations.

Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure, 2005

ABSTRACT In this study, we sought to assess the role that leisure benefits and constraints play i... more ABSTRACT In this study, we sought to assess the role that leisure benefits and constraints play in facilitating acculturation, allaying acculturative stress, and enhancing self-esteem among Korean-Americans. Data were collected from a sample of Koreans living primarily in large cities in the United States. Results provided partial support for the proposed theoretical model. As predicted, acculturation was negatively related to acculturative stress and positively related to self-esteem, and acculturative stress was negatively related to self-esteem. The leisure benefits construct was significantly and positively related to only self-esteem. Contrary to what we predicted, however, the leisure benefits construct was not significantly related to acculturation and was positively, rather than negatively, related to acculturative stress (although only at the 0.1 level of significance). Finally, the leisure constraints construct was significantly related to acculturative stress but not to the level of acculturation or self-esteem.

Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 2000

Understanding the Cultural Differences in Tourist Motivation Between Anglo-American and Japanese ... more Understanding the Cultural Differences in Tourist Motivation Between Anglo-American and Japanese Tourists Chulwon Kim Seokho Lee SUMMARY. There is considerable evidence to suggest that differences in cultural characteristics exist across the world. Among them, individ-ualistic ...

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 1999

... Classic participants reported higher levels of personal (M = 4.7) and behavioral (M = 3.8) co... more ... Classic participants reported higher levels of personal (M = 4.7) and behavioral (M = 3.8) commitment than both ABA members (M= 4.5 and M= 3.0) and visitors to the 7th AnnualHummer/Bird Celebration in Rockport, Texas (M = 3.2 and M = 4.5) (Kim, et al., 1997; Scott, et ...

Current Issues in Tourism, 2003

... environment comprises those forces and events outside the destination that constrain the stra... more ... environment comprises those forces and events outside the destination that constrain the strategic options of ... The category includes the activities of destination management organisations,destination marketing management, destination policy, planning and development ...

Sustainability, 2021

A substantial portion of the gerontological literature has been directed towards the relationship... more A substantial portion of the gerontological literature has been directed towards the relationship between leisure and aging, particularly with the healthy life of older adults. The concept of leisure conveys varied meanings to persons, including identifying the leisure itself, the activity’s frequency, and its value to the participant. With increased longevity, the concept of aging well and related terms (e.g., “active aging”, “successful aging”, “productive aging”, “positive aging”, “healthy aging”, and “sustainable aging”) have been emerging themes for academic fields related to gerontology, exercise promotion, health care, and leisure activities. Thus, the aging population and human leisure activities must be considered sustainable as sustainability is primarily human-centered. This study explores older adults’ perceptions of leisure and aging well and their leisure behavior at senior welfare centers using qualitative data collection and methodology. Findings suggest that four ma...

The urban museum has become a multi-functional institution that transcends the functional display... more The urban museum has become a multi-functional institution that transcends the functional display of artifacts. The museum has become, in cities, a hybrid institution that keeps its doors open late to support a wide variety of special events. This study explored London’s ‘Museum Lates’ programs and event characteristics, using museums’ theoretical views as cultural tourism attractions. Furthermore, the study applied the contextual model of learning to understand visitor attendance motivations. Authors employed an interpretive approach using interviews with two types of participants, event visitors, and event coordinators. Findings suggested that attendees possess a complex of personal, physical, and socio-cultural motivations for participating in museum lates events. The characteristics of late events – extraordinary quality and evening time atmosphere – produce different effects than current museum exhibitions held during regular operating hours. Museum lates events can contribute ...

Korea Trade Exhibition Review

Sustainability

This study aimed to develop the cooperative model converging stakeholders in both the convention ... more This study aimed to develop the cooperative model converging stakeholders in both the convention and medical tourism sectors. It was to derive factors representing collaboration toward common goals and values recognized by both sectors from the stakeholders’ perspectives through qualitative research methods. The study applied Deutsch’s cooperation theory, which states that cooperation is directed toward group goals and selected due to rational decision-making. For a systematic and reliable analysis of the collected data, Spradley’s 12-stage technique was modified into seven stages, such as the domain, taxonomic, and component analyses, to fit this study’s context. The convention-medical tourism cooperation model was aptly named “CON-MED” cooperation model.

Journal of Tourism Management Research