ABSTRACT

This research examines how individuals’ vacation preferences may vary due to their reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it investigates the influence of age on the individuals’ negative affect felt during the lockdown period of the first contagion wave and their level of uncertainty subsequently perceived. A study conducted in Italy shows an inverse relationship between age and negative affect, which in turn enhanced perceived uncertainty. Furthermore, perceived uncertainty is inversely related to individuals’ preference for exciting vacations over relaxing ones. These findings suggest a potential change in vacation preferences and carry implications for tourism companies.

摘要

这项研究调查了个人的假期偏好如何因他们对 COVID-19 大流行的反应而变化。具体而言，它调查了年龄对个人在第一波传染波封锁期间所感受到的负面影响的影响以及他们随后感知的不确定性水平。在意大利进行的一项研究表明，年龄和负面影响之间存在反比关系，这反过来又增强了感知的不确定性。此外，感知的不确定性与个人更喜欢令人兴奋的假期而不是放松的假期成反比。这些发现表明度假偏好可能发生变化，并对旅游公司产生影响。