PURPOSE This study examined the relationships among emotional solidarity, memorable tourism experiences, and revisit intention among outbound sport tourists, with particular emphasis on the moderating role of sport tourism types. METHODS Survey data were collected from 304 outbound sport tourists, of which 301 valid responses were analyzed. Structural equation modeling was employed to test the proposed relationships, mediation, and moderation effects. RESULTS First, emotional solidarity did not have a significant direct effect on revisit intention. Second, emotional solidarity had a positive effect on memorable tourism experiences. Third, memorable tourism experiences positively influenced revisit intention. Fourth, memorable tourism experiences mediated the relationship between emotional solidarity and revisit intention. Finally, sport tourism types moderated the relationship between emotional solidarity and memorable tourism experiences. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the importance of fostering emotional connections between tourists and residents while enhancing memorable experiences to encourage revisit intention. Furthermore, the results highlight the necessity of developing tailored tourism strategies according to specific sport tourism types to maximize effectiveness.
