2 Traveler Behavior and Markets Free Online FlashCards

What are common traveler categories by trip purpose?

Common categories include leisure, business, visiting friends or relatives, and trips for education, health, religion, or another personal activity.

How do independent travelers differ from package or group travelers?

Independent travelers plan much of the trip themselves; package or group travelers rely more on an organized itinerary and bundled services.

What qualifies someone as a visitor in tourism statistics?

A visitor travels outside their usual environment for less than a year, for a purpose other than employment by a resident entity at the destination.

What distinguishes a tourist from a same-day visitor?

A tourist is a visitor who stays overnight; a same-day visitor, or excursionist, does not stay overnight.

What are push factors in travel motivation?

Push factors are needs or desires that encourage someone to leave home, such as wanting rest or a break from routine.

What practical constraints can shape a travel decision?

Time, budget, mobility, caring responsibilities, transport access, safety perceptions, and travel companions can all affect which trip is feasible.

What are the main stages in travel decision-making?

A useful framework moves from recognizing a need, to gathering information, comparing options, booking and preparing, then experiencing and evaluating the trip.

Is travel decision-making always a fixed, linear sequence?

No. Travelers may skip stages, revisit earlier choices, or decide with others; changing costs, availability, services, or circumstances can alter outcomes.

What does seasonality mean in travel patterns?

Seasonality is the recurring change in travel demand associated with times such as school holidays, public holidays, events, or favorable weather.

What spatial patterns can visitor flows take?

Visitors may concentrate in particular destinations, neighborhoods, attractions, or transport corridors, or spread across a wider area.

What is market segmentation in tourism?

Market segmentation divides a broad visitor market into groups that share relevant characteristics or needs.

What are common bases for segmenting a visitor market?

Common bases include geographic, demographic and socioeconomic, psychographic, behavioral, and trip-based characteristics.