Abstract
This study investigates the evolution of experiential programs (EPs) within luxury resort environments. Though extant literature indicates a correlation between guest experiences and self-actualization within the context of luxury resort environments, there remains a significant gap in research that explicitly examines experiential programming, within this framework. The research employs a semi-structured interview framework to evaluate the relationship between EPs and guests’ self-actualization during luxury resort stays. Data were collected through interviews with five guests from luxury resorts in North America. The findings demonstrate that EPs substantially contribute to guests’ self-actualization with enduring feelings of self-actualization that persisted long after their departure. Participants highlighted essential elements including tranquillity, immersion, freedom, engagement, and innovation as critical determinants facilitating their journey towards self-actualization.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-17 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Anatolia |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 5 2025 |
Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Earth-Surface Processes
Keywords
- Experiential programs
- Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- luxury hotels
- resorts
- self-actualization
Organization custom fields
- Author/co-author in international publications