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Virtual reality tourism and technology acceptance: a disability perspective

Iftikhar, Rehan orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-8363-2323, Khan, Mohammad Saud orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-0997-7857 and Pasanchay, Khamsavay (2023) Virtual reality tourism and technology acceptance: a disability perspective. Leisure Studies, 42 (6). pp. 849-865. ISSN 0261-4367

Abstract
Virtual Reality (VR) is radically changing the tourism industry, and virtual tourism is gaining ground as an alternative form of tourism. People with disabilities could potentially have the biggest utilisation of virtual tourism. However, the success of virtual tourism depends on the acceptance of VR technology. This study investigates the acceptance of VR in tourists with disabilities. Drawing on the theory of planned behaviour, the technology acceptance model and the leisure constraints theory, a conceptual model is proposed mapping the elements for acceptance of VR for tourism-related activities in people with disabilities. Building on this conceptualisation, we propose several propositions to guide further research in this evolving area of enquiry.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Virtual reality; disability; technology acceptance; virtual travel; tourism technology; leisure constraints
Subjects:Business > Industries
Social Sciences > Tourism
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > DCU Business School
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
Official URL:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02614...
Copyright Information:Authors
ID Code:33013
Deposited On:22 Jul 2026 11:18 by Tam Nguyen . Last Modified 22 Jul 2026 11:18
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