Mind mapping the tourism destination choice framework: A theory-based perspective

Abstract

This study employs a novel approach, integrating scoping review and mind mapping with a theory-based perspective approach to comprehensively explore the dynamics of tourism destination choice theories. Through a holistic examination of 177 papers, thematic connections within the literature were identified, shedding light on diverse research topics and emphasizing the role of theories in understanding human behaviour and social dynamics in destination choice. Key findings indicate the evolution and contribution of theoretical underpinnings in destination choice literature, offering valuable insights for scholars and practitioners. The constructed framework visually represents cognitive pathways and decision nodes in destination choice processes.