8 research outputs found
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In Search of the Sweet Spot A Case Study of Tourist Satisfaction in 5 Arizona Communities
This paper reports the results of a test of the “sweet spot” theory that proposes an increase of tourist destination visitor satisfaction with participation in four realms of the tourism experience (Pine & Gilmore, 1999). Factor/cluster analysis attempted to separate respondents based on factor scores of activities preferences. No significant clusters were found. Limited evidence demonstrated support for the theory in ANOVA and chi-square analyses. The paper includes recommendation for tourist destination planners and marketers and for future research
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The Impact of Activity Participation on Satisfaction
This study examines the relationship between the activities in which visitors participate and their satisfaction with a destination. It investigates a theory that proposes visitors who participate in four realms of tourist activities will express greater satisfaction than those who participate in fewer realms. The findings revealed no significant relationship between satisfaction and either the type or number of activities in which a tourist engages
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MEASURING PROBABILITIES IN ATTRACTION VISITATION
Many rural towns and villages fail to achieve their tourism development goals because the pulling power of their attractions is not strong enough. An appropriate combination of minor attractions may be an effective means of increasing the pulling power of these destinations. This study demonstrates a method for predicting the probability of a visit to other attractions based on the visitation of one attraction. Along with other analyses, a series of 11 bivariate logistic regression analyses predicts the probability of tourists visiting the 10 other attractions if they visited a specific attraction. For example, the results indicate that a visit to Sunset Crater may be nearly 19 times more likely when Wupatki National Monument is visited. The study demonstrates that separating natural and cultural attractions, while valid for solving many research problems, is of little value in understanding the behavior of general sightseeing visitors. The results of the research method may be useful for creating a strong image for the destination, cross-marketing attractions, developing packages that sell local lodging and food service, for advertising and for developing tours
Exploring the future of tourism and quality of life
Few studies to date have examined the impact of tourism on quality of life (QoL) as conventional research has tended to focus, instead, on resident attitudes towards tourism and tourism ’s impacts in particular (Smith, 1977; 1989). Even
less research has addressed whether tourism can drive or facilitate sustainable development (Miller and Twining-Ward, 2005) or whether tourism can contribute to the subjective wellbeing of those involved in travel and tourism. Impact studies generally ask residents to agree or disagree with statements regarding perceived impacts from tourism on their community. By contrast, QoL research aims to understand how
these impacts are internalised and influence an
individual’s overall life satisfaction (Andereck et al, 2007). With terms used interchangeably QoL, happiness and well-being refer to one’s satisfaction with life, and feelings of contentment or fulfilment with one’s experiences in the world (ibid.). Whether tourism as phenomena and practice may support the growing body of evidence that demonstrates a positive relationship between existential factors such as life purpose / meaning, personal growth and wellbeing (Vella-Brodrick, 2007) was the topic of intense debate during the 2008 Business Enterprises for Sustainable Travel Education Network (BEST EN) Think Tank VIII
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Nature and Ecotourism Experience Classification Schema
A Nature and Ecotourism Experience Classification Schema (NEECS) is a framework that categorizes nature and ecotourism experiences in a manner that allows empirical testing of theories related to the continua proposed by a number of researchers. The indicators in NEECS allow for the comparing and contrasting of experiences. Land and destination managers that use ROS, TOS or ECOS can use NEECS to evaluate experiences in light of community and sustainable management goals. Entrepreneurs can use the tool to identify opportunities for the development of new experiences, to contrast their offerings with those of competitors, and to create a competitive advantage
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An Examination of the Four Realms of Tourism Experience Theory
To meet the expectations of sophisticated and affluent consumers seeking memorable experiences hospitality and tourism industries must redesign and reposition their services. A better understanding of the nature of tourism experiences is necessary for successful redesign. This study examines the four realms of tourism experience theory as a structure for the study of tourism experiences. The four theorized realms appear to exist when tested on actual tourist participation in activities but participation in one realm does not preclude participation in an opposing realm