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Nostalgia is a key driver in tourism, influencing heritage, sport, and film experiences. This emotion also aids sustainable tourism and helps understand behavioral outcomes linked to COVID-19 reactions.

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  • Tourism Studies
  • Psychology of Emotion
  • Marketing and Destination Appeal

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  • Nostalgia is recognized as an intrinsic motive and emotion in tourism.
  • It serves as an effective tool for marketing travel destinations.
  • Understanding nostalgia's role enhances destination appeal and visitor experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse roles of nostalgia across various tourism sectors.
  • To explore nostalgia's application in sustainable tourism and virtual reality.
  • To examine nostalgia's restorative function and its mediating effects on behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of nostalgia in tourism research.
  • Analysis of nostalgia's application in heritage, sport, film, and contemporary tourism.
  • Examination of research on nostalgia's link to COVID-19 reactions and behavioral outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Nostalgia plays multifaceted roles in heritage, sport, and film tourism.
  • Distinct attractions in these domains inspire nostalgia, allowing for tailored measurement scales.
  • Nostalgia demonstrates a restorative function and mediates the impact of COVID-19 reactions on behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Nostalgia is a significant factor in tourism motivation and marketing.
  • Its applications extend to sustainable tourism, virtual reality, and understanding post-pandemic travel behavior.
  • Further research can leverage nostalgia for enhanced tourism experiences and resilience.