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Exploring cultural heritage in virtual Seoul: the avatar-guided and solo metaverse tour experiences in Bukchon Hanok Village    
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İlker ŞAHİN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İlker ŞAHİN
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Arş. Gör. Dr. Gürkan ÇALIŞKAN Arş. Gör. Dr. Gürkan ÇALIŞKAN
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emrah YAŞARSOY Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emrah YAŞARSOY
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Devamını Göster
Özet
Purpose This study aims to explore the impacts and outputs of metaverse tourism experiences on Generation Z participants by blending physical and digital elements, focusing on virtual replicas of landmarks and fictional realms to foster cultural engagement and reduce travel constraints. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a qualitative phenomenological research approach and an experience design procedure. Data was collected through self-administered interviews with 88 participants who experienced both avatar-guided and solo metaverse tours of Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul. The analysis integrates the 4E Theory (entertainment, education, escapism and aestheticism) and the technology acceptance model (TAM). Findings Participants found the tour informative, enjoyable and culturally enriching, enhancing their desire to visit Seoul and …
Anahtar Kelimeler
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology
Dergi ISSN 1757-9899 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SSCI
Dergi Grubu Q1
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 10-2025
Sayfalar 1 / 43
Doi Numarası 10.1108/JHTT-01-2025-0025
Makale Linki https://www.emerald.com/jhtt/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/JHTT-01-2025-0025/1307693/Exploring-cultural-heritage-in-virtual-Seoul-the?redirectedFrom=fulltext