Do You Prefer Virtual Tourism (VT)? The Use of Minecraft in Developing Titania Virtual Theme Park

Authors

  • Chun Yi Cheng School of Business, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9158-275X
  • Wei Boon Quah Department of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7138-5900
  • Suet Lee Kong Science department, Chemistry unit, Perak Matriculation College, 31600, Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia
  • Khai Zen Loo School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia
  • Yee Xuan Tan School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3642-3484
  • Jay Ming Koay School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia
  • Nurul Halimatul Asmak Ismail Department of Computer Science, Applied College, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5034-2752

Keywords:

Hedonic Motivation, Innovativeness, Minecraft, Performance Expectancy, Titania Virtual Theme Park

Abstract

Virtual theme parks (VTPs) are revolutionizing entertainment by merging traditional amusement with digital technology, offering immersive home-based experiences. This study developed an accessible and enjoyable VTP on platforms like Minecraft, specifically targeting inclusive tourism experiences for individuals with disabilities. We investigated factors influencing the intention to participate in VTP tourism, grounded in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2). Key factors examined included performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, price value, and innovativeness. A preliminary quantitative study involving 50 participants, utilizing an adapted questionnaire, revealed that hedonic motivation had the strongest correlation with intention to use, emphasizing the need for engaging VTP experiences. Performance expectancy also showed a strong positive correlation, highlighting the importance of high-quality, reliable platforms. Facilitating conditions and price value were significant, indicating that practical considerations like resource availability and cost-effectiveness are crucial for adoption. Social influence and innovativeness further underscored the role of social dynamics and openness to new technologies. The study concludes that VTPs offer a forward-thinking, sustainable, and inclusive solution for the entertainment industry. Future research should explore long-term sustainability, environmental impacts, and VTPs' potential to bridge the gap between sustainability, gaming, and tourism, optimizing experiences for diverse groups, especially individuals with disabilities.

Author Biographies

  • Chun Yi Cheng, School of Business, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia

    1School of Business, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia

    Cheng Chun Yi, Sumiko is a senior lecturer at UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College. She is interested in human resources, e-learning, education, management, psychology, tech-tourism and hospitality research field. She has won a few awards and honours from 2018 to 2025, such as the Teaching Award Winner 2018 and the Innovation Award Winner 2020 and the Teaching Excellence Award 2024 at the University level. She has also received Special Recognition Awards. Most Likes on YouTube Channel (2021 STAR Award Challenge Campaign) at the university level, Global Inspiring Women's Award 2020 at the international level, EBSCOhost Game Winner (Runner-up winner) 2024. She is an independent learner, forward thinker, a tech-sensitive and adaptive innovator who is willing to learn and explore new things, using Al in teaching and learning. She has published her works in some journals.

    Email: chunyi.cheng@uow.edu.my

  • Wei Boon Quah, Department of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

    2Department of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

    3Unit Hotel Operation, Sungai Petani Community College, 08000, Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia

    Quah Wei Boon is an education officer of higher learning in Hotel Operation. He holds a Master in Business by Research (Hotel Management) from University Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Malaysia. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the field of Educational Technology with the Department of Educational Studies, Universiti Putera Malaysia, Malaysia. His research interests include Hospitality, tourism, teaching and learning, business management, and education. He is an avid researcher with more than 70 publications in indexed journals, proceedings, chapters in book, newsletters and others. He has obtained RM 50K TVET Applied Research Grant Scheme (T-ARGS) and RM 20k for INTI Seed Grant. He can be contacted at email: skyman823000@yahoo.com.

  • Suet Lee Kong, Science department, Chemistry unit, Perak Matriculation College, 31600, Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia

    4Science department, Chemistry unit, Perak Matriculation College, 31600, Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia

    Kong Suet Lee, Bachelor of Science Education (Chemistry), University of Malaya. Dedicated Chemistry lecturer at Perak Matriculation College and Excellent Teacher, Ministry of Education (MOE). As an active MOE Edufluencer, she shares engaging science content on TikTok and YouTube, making Chemistry fun and accessible. Her teaching blends creativity, digital tools, and a passion for future-ready education.

    Email: kongsuetlee@edidik.edu.my

  • Khai Zen Loo, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia

    5School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia

  • Yee Xuan Tan, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia

    5School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia

  • Jay Ming Koay, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia

    5School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), 14110, Bandar Cassia, Georgetown, Malaysia

  • Nurul Halimatul Asmak Ismail, Department of Computer Science, Applied College, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    6 Department of Computer Science, Applied College, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Nurul Halimatul Asmak Ismail received her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2000 and her Master's degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2009. She previously worked with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Malaysia, as a lecturer for the Higher National Diploma in Computing, an Edexcel program from the United Kingdom. She was actively involved in research groups, program accreditation, and syllabus development. Her years of experience with the Edexcel program motivated her to pursue and complete a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a specialization in Networking at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, in 2015.

    She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Applied College at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Her research interests include 6LoWPAN routing protocols, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning as well as deep learning.

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30-06-2025

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Technical Vocational and Engineering Technology [iJTVET]

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Do You Prefer Virtual Tourism (VT)? The Use of Minecraft in Developing Titania Virtual Theme Park. (2025). International Journal Of Technical Vocational And Engineering Technology, 6(1). https://journal.pktm.com.my/index.php/ijtvet/article/view/208