• 유통과학연구
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.25-35
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• 2020

Purpose:Travel agencies have use digital tools in order to shift the paradigm in how business is conducted. Online travel agencies provide the same services as a normal travel agency, including hotels, transportation, guided tours, reservations, and related services, but using an "online platform. Travelers planning a trip can use a lot of forms to collect information and have access to a larger amount of information, so the factors that influence the user's behavioral intention are very important. This research has the conducted to find what factors lead to the attitudes of consumers in using OTA using the UTAUT model. Research design, data and methodology: The object of this study were respondents of a google survey using convenient sample extraction method, chosen among consumers who gathered information, or purchased a product. A total of 217 of the 235 questionnaires Google survey answered were used in the final analysis, excluding insincere responses. Using PSS v.21 and AMOS v.21, frequency analysis, feasibility and reliability analysis, path analysis was performed. Results: UTAUT affects OTA use satisfaction and trust, and OTA satisfaction and trust affect behavior intention. Conclusions: Research was conducted using the UTAUT model to explore factors that affect the attitudes of users of online travel agencies (OTA).

• 유통과학연구
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.39-48
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• 2020

Purpose: This study examines components that dictate service quality of Online Travel Agencies. Research design, data and methodology: This study performed a survey that targeted people who have purchased travel products using Online Travel Agencies in the past year at Incheon International Airport. Out of 280 questionnaires, this study selected 249(88.9%) questionnaires for analysis. In analysis, this study used statistical package called 'SPSS 22'. Results: Based on the results, this study identified that company reputation and transactional stability influenced consumers' intent to share anecdotal and practical information. Conclusions: This study discovered several major findings. First, 'convenience' and 'price', two major factors in service quality, imposed positive effects on word-of-mouth intention of consumers. In particular, 'convenience' had the most significant impact. Next, this study verified the moderating effects of 'transaction safety' and 'reputation' on the effect relationships between 'convenience' and 'price', and consumer word-of-mouth intention. The results conclude that, in fact, some statistically significant differences among the effect degrees of the two independent variables on the dependent variable according to the safety level of transaction on Online Travel Agencies website do exist. In short, 'transaction safety' variable does have moderating effects on the above relationships.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.971-982
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between information quality, Online Travel Agency (OTA) trust, and continuous usage intention provided by OTA through the application of the SOR(Stimulus-Organism-Response) model. To achieve the purpose of the study, 234 responses were used for analysis, and the hypotheses were tested through the SPSS v.21 program and AMOS v.21 programs. The research results can be classified into the following three categories. First, it was determined that accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness among the factors for information quality had a significant positive effect on OTA trust and continuous usage intention. Second, it was determined that OTA trust was found to have a significant positive effect on continuous usage intention. Third, it was determined that OTA trust had an indirect effect on the relationship between accuracy, timeliness, usefulness, and continuous usage intention among the factors for information quality. This study looked at the lower dimension of information quality, which was insufficient in the field of OTA. This study can be used as basic data to, in practice, build a user-centered informational provision environment by identifying the factors that promote the continuous usage intention of consumers, which is linked to the revenue of online travel agencies.

• Asia pacific journal of information systems
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.468-488
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• 2019

As the growth of online travel agencies (hereafter OTAs) accelerates, competition among hotels to gain exposure on the first page of OTA websites, and the financial burden, such as commissions hotels have to pay in return, are increasing. Therefore, to facilitate successful management in the tourism industry, it is important to establish what makes people continue the practice of using OTAs to book rooms in hotels and other accommodation outlets. By adopting the heuristic-systematic model (HSM), this study explores the factors that drive consumers' continued use of OTA and classifies them into heuristic cues (brand awareness, cost saving, and scarcity message) and systematic cues (recommendation quality and the ability to provide reputation). Furthermore, we divided the sample based on the location of hotels within and outside Korea, and investigated the different roles of the cues between two models. The results are expected to provide theoretical and practical implications for both OTAs and hotels.

• 경영과정보연구
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.175-193
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• 2018

본 연구는 온라인 여행사(OTA) 이용 여행자들의 최초 선택 시 중요하게 고려하는 요인과 재방문 시에는 온라인 여행사 선택요인이 중요도에서 어떻게 차이가 있는지 살펴보고, 이용 만족도에 영향을 끼치는 선택요인을 분석하였으며 온라인 여행사(OTA)를 이용한 경험이 있거나 이용하고자 하는 여행자들의 온라인 여행사 선택에 영향을 끼치는 요인과 어떤 요인을 중요하게 생각하는지, 재방문 시에는 중요도에서 어떤 차이를 보이는지 살펴보고자 한다. 연구결과, 온라인여행사 최초 이용자와 재방문자 간의 재방문 시 선택속성 차이에 관한 검증 결과 "적극적인 컴플레인 해결태도, 변경 및 취소의 편리성, 티켓과 서류의 배송서비스, 컴플레인 제기 편리성, 서비스 보상제도, 최신정보의 갱신 신속성, 예약절차의 간편함, 과거 만족시켜 주었던 정도, 직원의 업무처리능력, 다양한 결제수단과 결제의 안전성, 오프라인 여행사와의 연계성"과 같은 서비스 환경 구축과 강화에 중점을 두어야 함을 시사하고 있었다. 또한 최초 방문시 선택속성별 온라인 여행사에 대한 만족도 분석 결과 선택요인이 만족도에 영향을 미치고 있으며, 그 중 컴플레인 제기 편리성, 잘아는 직원의 유무, 적극적인 컴플레인 해결태도와 같은 A/S 환경요인이 만족도에 공헌하는 것으로 나타났다. 불편민원 대응에 대한 적극적인 고객 서비스의식(Customer Satisfaction Mind)과 이용의 편리성 등 체계적인 서비스 구조를 원하고 있으며, 이는 온라인 여행사의 생존과 발전을 위한 필요한 마케팅 전략이라는 점을 시사하고 재방문 시 선택속성별 온라인여행사에 대한 만족도의 경우 최초 방문자를 표적시장으로 한 마케팅 집중전략이 유효하며, 이는 온라인여행사의 생존을 위한 필수 마케팅 추진전략의 일환(一環)이라는 점을 시사하고 있다.

• 한국정보시스템학회지:정보시스템연구
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.263-288
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• 2022

Purpose Recently, the tours and activities (TAA) market provided by online travel agencies (OTA) has grown rapidly and has become the third-largest in the travel industry. However, compared to its practical proliferation, TAA has not yet received much academic attention. This study aims to discuss the effect of the four domains (e.g., educational, entertainment, escapist, and esthetic experiences) of the experience economy on users' memorable tourism experiences (MTE), satisfaction, and loyalty in the context of TAA. Moreover, the study investigates how this mechanism varies depending on the tour guides' professional competency. Design/methodology/approach This study developed a research model based on the S-O-R framework. Using the survey method, data were collected from consumers who had experienced TAA offered by OTA more than once within one year. A total of 307 respondents (consumers) were used for the final analysis, and developed hypotheses were tested using a structural equation model technique. Findings The results of this study are as follows. First, educational, entertainment, and escapism experiences in the experience economy positively affect MTE. Second, within the experience economy, entertainment and esthetic experiences have a positive effect on satisfaction. Third, MTE positively influences satisfaction, repurchase intention, and recommendation intention. Fourth, satisfaction has a positive impact on repurchase and recommendation intentions. Finally, according to the level of tour guides' professional competency, there is a significant difference in the effect of escapism experience on MTE/satisfaction.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.139-149
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• 2018

In the contemporary era of smart tourism, travelers face more accommodation options than ever before. The rapid expansions of alternative accommodation sector are partially owing to the growth of electronic commerce and the rise of online intermediary platforms. Online travel agencies serve as a critical distribution channel for tourism sectors, and the significance is further increased for small and micro entrepreneurs whose direct communication channels are scarce. Considering the holistic process of customer experience started with a third-party online intermediary, this study explores basic and extended attributes of small and medium-sized alternative accommodation where the comparative value is created. In order to achieve the objective, a research design was developed to synthesize the qualitative evidence. The synthesis encompasses both theoretical and practical perspectives, from a systematic review and opinions of academic professionals to an in-depth interview with an industry expert and the current practices of online travel agencies. This study suggests that the sources of value creation for alternative accommodation are not always consistent with those of the traditional. Accounting for the temporal and spatial dynamics in customer experience, the findings of this study provide insights on the comparative value of alternative accommodation, to both academic and industry audiences.

• 한국조리학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.44-50
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• 2018

This study investigated if and why there are gulfs between expectations and perceived value for usability. The main objectives of this study are as follows: (a) to examine the differences between expectation and perceived value for usability toward an OTA; and (b) to investigate the reason and purpose for customer visits toward an OTAs. By analyzing the distance between expected and the perceived value for the usability, OTAs can then close this distance and then be able to improve the usefulness of their websites. In addition, after investigating previous evaluation problems, that the various factors that are associated with tourism website evaluations, may be downsized to fit a comprehensive model for website evaluations. The results help to close the gap between expectation and perceived value by helping with the websites design, development, implementation, and management of systems. Based on those findings, effective strategies for OTAs marketing and promotional strategies are suggested.

• 경영정보학연구
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.127-158
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• 2021

많은 온라인 여행 대행사(OTA; online travel agencies)들은 고객 만족을 위해 호텔에 대하여 평균 평점과 함께 가장 최근에 게시된 리뷰 정보를 제공하고 있다. 이 두 가지 정보(평균 평점 및 최근 게시된 리뷰)가 행동 의사 결정 과정에 미치는 상대적 영향을 확인하기 위해, 본 논문에서는 두 가지 연구를 수행하였다. 첫째로, 실험 연구 설계를 사용하여 온라인 리뷰 소비에서 두 가지 정보의 상대적 영향을 조사하였고, 둘째로, 온라인 리뷰 생성에 대한 상대적 영향을 경험적 접근방식을 통해 확인하였다. 분석 결과, 리뷰 생성의 경우, 사람들은 평균 평점과 최근 리뷰의 불일치를 관찰할 때(일시적 이상현상이 있을 때), 방향에 관계없이 최근 리뷰에서 벗어나려는 경향(반응 행동)을 보였다. 한편, 리뷰소비자는 일시적 이상 현상에서 최근 게시된 리뷰의 의견에 순응하려는 경향(군집 행동)을 보였다. 그리고 두 경우 모두, 최근 게시된 리뷰가 부정적일 때 그 효과가 커짐을 확인하였다. 이 결과를 바탕으로, 본 연구는 평균 평점과 최근 게시된 리뷰라는 두 가지 정보 사이의 상대적 영향과 이들이 온라인 리뷰 소비와 생성에 미치는 다른 영향에 대한 이론적 및 실제적 시사점을 제공하였다.