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Tourist Satisfaction Scale

The Tourist Satisfaction Scale (TSS) measures overall and domain-specific satisfaction of visitors to a destination or tourism facility. Developed across multiple research streams in the 1990s-2000s, it quantifies how well tourism experiences meet visitor expectations across accommodation, attractions, service quality, and value. Essential for destination marketing organizations and hospitality managers seeking systematic feedback on visitor experiences and competitive benchmarking.

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Sources

  1. Akama, J. S., & Kieti, D. M. (1996). Tourism and socio-economic change in a Kenyan coastal community. Journal of Tourism Studies, 7(2), 45-61. DOI: Not assigned
  2. Spreng, R. A., MacKenzie, S. B., & Olshavsky, R. W. (1996). A reexamination of the determinants of consumer satisfaction. Journal of Marketing, 60(3), 15-32. DOI: 10.1177/002224299606000302
  3. Vavra, T. G. (1997). Improving your Measurement of Customer Satisfaction. ASQ Quality Press. DOI: Not assigned

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ScholarGateTourist Satisfaction Scale (Tourist Satisfaction Scale (TSS)). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/tourism-management/tourist-satisfaction-scale