IIJSE
Vol 8 No 2 (2025): Sharia Economics

Is Truly Trustworthiness of Celebrity Endorsement Effect on Online Purchase Intention: A Study on Online Travel Agency Customers

Daradinanti, Syanda Cicit (Unknown)
Kuswati, Rini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Feb 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze whether the trustworthiness of celebrities used in endorsements affects online purchase intentions at Online Travel Agencies. In today's digital era, the use of celebrities as endorsers is a common marketing strategy, but its effectiveness in the context of Online Travel Agencies still needs to be studied more deeply. This study empirically examines the effect of celebrity trustworthiness on purchase intentions through an Online Travel Agency, taking into account other factors such as information usefulness, information adoption, attractiveness, and expertise. The research methodology uses quantitative, this study collects data from online travel agency customers through surveys with questionnaires distributed online to consumers who have used or plan to buy Online Travel Agency products. Data analysis was carried out using Smart PLS (PLS-SEM) to test the research hypothesis. The results of the study are expected to provide valuable insights for Online Travel Agency marketers in designing effective endorsement strategies, as well as contribute to the development of marketing theory related to celebrity endorsement and consumer behavior in the context of e-commerce, especially the travel industry.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

iijse

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The Indonesian Interdisciplinary Journal of Sharia Economics (IIJSE) is Sharia Economics Journal published by Sharia Economics Department Institut Pesantren KH. Abdul Chalim, Mojokerto. The Journal focuses on the issues of Sharia Economics, the History of Islamic Economic Thought, Islamic Law, Local ...