A holistic perspective on revisit intention: investigating place attachment, authenticity and satisfaction in domestic tourism

Purpose This study aims to explore the complex interrelationships among place attachment, authenticity, satisfaction and revisit intention in domestic tourism, focusing on Dong Thap province, and address critical gaps in the existing literature by proposing a unified conceptual framework. Design/methodology/approach The study employs a systematic bibliometric analysis in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, using three academic databases: Dimensions.ai, ScienceDirect and Emerald. Advanced bibliometric techniques, including co-citation and keyword co-occurrence analyses, were employed to identify thematic structures, research clusters and gaps in studies on revisit intention. Findings The analysis revealed a fragmented theoretical landscape in the existing literature, with no cohesive framework linking place attachment, authenticity, satisfaction and revisit intention within the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The findings highlight the need to expand the TPB framework that integrates these constructs to provide a more comprehensive explanation of revisit intention in domestic tourism. Practical implications The study advances a novel mechanism for predicting revisit intention by expanding TPB with additional constructs. The study also offers actionable guidance for destination managers to strengthen loyalty for destinations like Dong Thap province. Originality/value This study is the first to integrate multi-database bibliometric mapping with theoretical model development, resulting in a conceptual expansion of the TPB for domestic tourism. The findings offer theoretical contributions and practical insights for destination managers seeking to enhance the intention to revisit Dong Thap.