The effect of threat and fear of COVID-19 on booking intentions of full board hotels: The roles of perceived coping efficacy and present-hedonism orientation

Vanessa Apaolaza, Mario R. Paredes, Patrick Hartmann, Jose Domingo García-Merino, Aitor Marcos

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Abstract

This study proposes a novel theoretical model on the negative effect of the perceived cognitive threat and fear of COVID-19 on full board hotel booking intentions, which includes the moderating effects of perceived coping efficacy and present-hedonism orientation. The model was tested with a representative online sample (N = 400) of the Spanish population older than 35 years. The results confirmed negative effects of threat and fear of COVID-19 on hotel booking intentions, as well as a negative moderating effect of perceived coping efficacy on the influence of fear of COVID-19. However, coping efficacy did not moderate the effect of perceived cognitive threat on hotel booking intentions. The present-hedonism orientation positively affected full board hotel booking intentions, but did not, however, reduce the negative effect of threat or fear on those intentions. The findings provide new insights for hospitality managers that can contribute to accelerate the recovery of the hospitality industry.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number103255
JournalInternational Journal of Hospitality Management
Volume105
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 7 2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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