The Effects of Thermal Facilities, Place Dependence, and Destination Image on Revisit Intention: An Application in Eynal Hot Springs

Throughout history, the health benefits of hot springs have drawn millions of individuals globally. However, given today’s tourist profile, determining the re/visit intention of tourists requires a more complex process than simply evaluating the benefits of hot springs. Thus, the study aims to find out the effects of thermal facilities, place dependence, and destination image on the revisit intention of tourists. Furthermore, the mediating role of destination image between thermal facilities and revisit intention as well as place dependence and revisit intention is aimed to be investigated. Accordingly, quantitative research methods have been utilized in the study. Adapting convenience sampling technique, data was obtained from 201 tourists visiting Eynal Hot Springs. The findings indicated that thermal facilities and place dependence had no direct effects on revisit intention. However, destination image mediated the relationship between place dependence and revisit intention. The study findings are discussed in detail. Furthermore, theoretical and practical implications are highlighted for both practitioners and researchers.