E-Journal of Tourism
Volume 11 Number 1 (March 2024)

Facial Expression as Emotional Diagnostic (FEED): New Opportunities for Tourism and Hospitality (A Literature Review)

Charlotte De Sainte Maresville (IAE Bretagne Sud Vannes, LEGO, France)
Christine PETR (IAE Bretagne Sud Vannes, LEGO, France)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2024

Abstract

Facial expressions can be used to understand the emotional needs of tourist travelers. Interpreting facial expressions allows for customizing offers, enhancing emotional engagement, and obtaining customer evaluations. To guide stakeholders in the tourism industry in effectively integrating this technology, this article presents the potential of using facial expressions in tourism. The present approach (Facial Expression as Emotional Diagnostic: FEED) consists of 4 steps: 1) emotional diagnosis, 2) pre-experience customization, 3) emotional engagement during the experience, and 4) customer satisfaction measures. By distinguishing between online and offline situations, we unfold these 4 steps of the FEED process. Further research will address associated technical and ethical challenges, including algorithmic biases and privacy concerns.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eot

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

E-Journal of Tourism promotes and enhances research developments in the field of tourism. The journal provides an international platform for debate and dissemination of research findings whilst also facilitating the discussion of new research areas and techniques. E-Journal of Tourism continues to ...