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The aim of this paper is to address this gap by developing an integrative conceptual model to assess the comparative relevance of situational factors and personality traits in driving eWOM generation in the Romanian accommodation sector. To implement the research scope, an empirical, quantitative, questionnaire-based investigation was pursued, data being collected from 291 tourists who had previous experience with online accommodation platforms such as booking.com, Airbnb, Trivago, etc. Based on the proposed conceptual model, data were analysed by means of structural equation modelling via SmartPLS 4.0. The research extends previous knowledge based on the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and the Theory of Cognitive Dissonance (TCD), showing the combined multiple effects of situational factors and personality traits on consumers\u2019 behaviour in generating eWOM in the accommodation sector. 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