This study fills a research gap by examining how tourist participation, well-being, eco-friendly engagement, and digital infrastructure affect tourism results. We assessed 3692 tourists in Jilin Province, China, using structural equation modeling. We found that tourist participation is directly associated with tourist well-being, and eco-friendly engagement positively mediates tourist participation and tourist well-being. Furthermore, digital infrastructure moderates tourist participation and tourist well-being. Key findings reveal that actively participating in tourism activities considerably increases visitor well-being. Furthermore, eco-friendly behaviors and digital infrastructure may improve tourist well-being and overall experience. These findings may influence many tourist features in the Jilin Province of China. Tourism management should first provide a range of fun and engaging activities to boost tourist well-being. Second, promoting sustainable practices protects the environment and improves visitors’ quality of life. Third, digital infrastructure expenditures support these activities and enhance visitor pleasure. Policymakers should prioritize sustainable tourism. They should employ digital technologies to promote sustainability and improve services. Addressing these concerns may strengthen the country’s economy, sustainable development, and tourism. This study enhances tourist well-being theory by adding eco-friendly interaction, digital infrastructure, and visitor participation. It illuminates the importance of technology, sustainability, and active involvement in producing enjoyable tourist experiences.

Our paper analyzes the effect of perceived restorativeness on responsible tourism behavior while also examining the mediating role of subjective life satisfaction and the moderating role of personal values. Data were collected from 390 tourists using a quantitative, cross-sectional research design. The findings indicate that perceived restorativeness has a significant and positive effect on both subjective life satisfaction and responsible tourism behavior. However, the mediating role of subjective life satisfaction and the moderating role of personal values were not supported. The results suggest that restorative destination experiences influence responsible tourism behavior primarily through a direct experiential pathway. This study contributes to the responsible tourism literature by highlighting the importance of tourists’ psychological experiences and perceptions of restorative destination environments.

Employee happiness at work is vital for improving performance, engagement, and retention, especially in the hospitality industry. This study explores how an emotional culture of joy (ECJ), a workplace atmosphere that promotes shared feelings of joy and positivity, shapes happiness at work (HaW). Specifically, we examine whether psychological safety (PsySaf) and relational attachment (RA) explain this relationship and whether work autonomy (WA) strengthens these effects. Data were collected from 522 hotel and restaurant employees in Sinop, Türkiye, using a three-wave survey to reduce bias. Results from covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) show that ECJ has both a direct and indirect positive effect on HaW through PsySaf and RA. Furthermore, WA amplifies these indirect effects, indicating that employees experience greater happiness when they have autonomy. Overall, the findings highlight that fostering a joyful emotional culture and supporting employee autonomy can build psychologically safe and connected workplaces that enhance happiness. This study contributes to the Broaden-and-Build and Conservation of Resources theories and offers practical insights for hospitality managers aiming to create positive, resilient, and engaged teams.