The Effect of Local Food Tastes of Tourists to Behavioral Intentions: The Case of Cunda Island

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of local food tastes, satisfaction and satisfaction on the post-purchase behaviors of the local tourists visiting Cunda Island. Cunda Island restaurants were pre-tested and a local food scale was created. A survey on local food, customer satisfaction and behavioral intentions and descriptive characteristics of participants was conducted on 406 domestic tourists and expected effects were analyzed by structural equation model. As a result of analyzes, it has been determined that the taste of local plants and seafood, which are the sub-dimensions of the regional food scale, have an effect on customer satisfaction in customer satisfaction and behavioral intentions.