Fan Tourism. Motives, Emotional Involvement of Fans, and Commitment to Ideas

Exploring the concept of fan tourism, this paper examines how audiences engage with locations tied to movies, sports, and art, gaining various psychological and emotional benefits. It identifies key drivers of fan tourism, emphasizing the roles of individual attributes, societal influences, and destination characteristics. The research highlights the importance of fan involvement, commitment, and loyalty, proposing that these factors positively correlate with the experience of fan tourism. This analysis aims to deepen the understanding of the motivations behind fan-driven travel.