Living the Luxury Lie: How Luxury Tourism Triggers Imposter Syndrome and Drives Negative Emotions and Authenticity-Seeking
Published online on March 13, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Travel Research, Ahead of Print.
Luxury tourism is known for projecting status and prestige, largely considered a positive outcome for tourists. However, a dark side may emerge in the form of imposter syndrome, especially for aspiring luxury tourists. This research is the first tourism ...
Luxury tourism is known for projecting status and prestige, largely considered a positive outcome for tourists. However, a dark side may emerge in the form of imposter syndrome, especially for aspiring luxury tourists. This research is the first tourism ...