International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): Agustus: International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences

The Mediating Role of Customer Satisfaction in the Influence of Customer Experience and E-WOM on the Decision to Visit DTW Tanah Lot

I Wayan Sudiana (Unknown)
Pande Ketut Ribek (Unknown)
Made Ika Prasetyadewi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

Tanah Lot Tourist Attraction is a prominent tourism destination in Bali, attracting visitors for recreation and leisure. However, visiting decisions may be influenced by tourists’ experiences, E-WOM, and satisfaction with the destination. This study aims to examine the effects of customer experience, E-WOM on visiting decisions and analyze the mediating role of customer satisfaction in these relationships at the Tanah Lot Tourist Attraction. This study employed an approach using questionnaires, interviews, and documentation for data collection. The population comprised visitors to the Tanah Lot Tourist Attraction, with 140 respondents selected based on Hair’s sampling guideline. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings demonstrate that customer experience and E-WOM have positive and significant effects on visiting decisions. Customer satisfaction also positively and significantly affects visiting decisions, while customer experience, E-WOM significantly influence customer satisfaction. Furthermore, customer satisfaction significantly mediates the effects of customer experience and E-WOM on visiting decisions. These findings highlight that improving visitor experiences, strengthening positive E-WOM, and enhancing satisfaction are strategies for encouraging tourists to visit Tanah Lot.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJEMS

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Social Sciences

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Topics in this journal relate to any aspect of management, but are not limited to the following topics: Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Public Sector Management, Operational Management, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Management ...