Are they sisters?: Using text mining approach to understand perceptions about Madeira and Bermuda

Abstract

The current study explores how tourists perceive two islands with identical culture, but different demographic characteristics. Two complementary methodologies are employed: Netnography and Text Mining. Eight encodings are used based on the literature: Rating, Categories, Membership Level of reviewers, Language type, Tourism Experience Model, Content, and Symbology and Positive/Negative information. With the first methodology, all encodings are analyzed, while in the Text Mining, only three: TEM, ML and categories. Customer satisfaction is slightly superior in Madeira. Lifestyle and Leisure and Tourism, Travel and Commuting are the main themes. Reviewers are engaged with the destinations and the re-purchase scenario is highly probable.