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Profiling Cultural Travelers On The Basis Of A Consumer Behavioral Approach

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  • Katsoni Vicky

    (Dept. of Hospitality and Tourism Management, School of Business and Economics, TEI of Athens)

  • Papageorgiou Athina

    (Dept. of Hospitality and Tourism Management, School of Business and Economics, TEI of Athens)

  • Giaoutzi Maria

    (Dept. of Geography and Regional Planning, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens)

Abstract

This article identifies typical patterns of information sourcing behavior in the travel decision process of the cultural traveler. Trip characteristics, degree of packaging, choice of accommodation and sociodemographic variables are also discussed. Using data from the province of Arcadia, Greece, which serves as the research field of a longitudinal study, the present article provides some new insight into how information search affects cultural travelers. Tourists interested in learning about the local culture/history would primarily seek information on their destination place from recommendations made by friends and family and secondly by looking for information on the Internet. The findings suggest strategies for marketing management decisions and a comprehensive understanding of the cultural travel market segment from a consumer behavior perspective.

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  • Katsoni Vicky & Papageorgiou Athina & Giaoutzi Maria, 2011. "Profiling Cultural Travelers On The Basis Of A Consumer Behavioral Approach," Regional Science Inquiry, Hellenic Association of Regional Scientists, vol. 0(2), pages 151-169, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:hrs:journl:v:iii:y:2011:i:2:p:151-169
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    Keywords

    Cultural Tourism; cultural travellers; consumer behavioural approach;
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    JEL classification:

    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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