Relationship of Social Media Influencers towards Attitudes of Travel Preferences among Young People in Klang Valley

Authors

  • Mohd Sufiean Hassan Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka, Malaysia
  • Rosevia Francis Rosevia Francis, University College Sabah Foundation, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • Siti Nurshahahidah Sah Allam Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka, Malaysia
  • Rizky Hafiz Chaniago Faculty of Economics & Social Sciences, Universitas Bakrie, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI30.6892

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between social media influencers and young people's travel preferences in the Klang Valley. The study reveals a significant positive relationship between travel preferences and the influencers who influence those decisions by examining factors such as expertise, attractiveness, and trustworthiness. The findings reveal that influencers not only provide reliable and appealing information but also have the power to effectively influence the behavior of young people. The discussion of tactics for leveraging influencer marketing in the tourism industry emphasizes the role of expertise and trustworthiness.  

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Published

2025-05-24

How to Cite

Mohd Sufiean Hassan, Rosevia Francis, Siti Nurshahahidah Sah Allam, & Rizky Hafiz Chaniago. (2025). Relationship of Social Media Influencers towards Attitudes of Travel Preferences among Young People in Klang Valley. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(SI30), 173–179. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI30.6892

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