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标题：Socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of visitor spending at the Kruger National Park in South Africa
其他标题：Socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of visitor spending at the Kruger National Park in South Africa
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作者：Saayman, Andrea ; Saayman, Melville
期刊名称：South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
印刷版ISSN：2222-3436
出版年度：2009
卷号：12
期号：4
页码：493-512
出版社：University of Pretoria
摘要：The Kruger National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the world and one of South Africa's prime tourism destinations. It attracts more than 1 million visitors per year and, as such, plays an important role in the regional and national economy. The article aims to assess the extent to which socio-demographic and behavioural indicators influence the spending of tourists to the Park. From 2001-2007 surveys have been conducted amongst tourists to the Park including a number of socio-demographic, behavioural and motivational questions, totalling 2 904 questionnaires used in the analysis. The methodology includes both cross-sectional regression analysis and pseudopanel data analysis to identify and compare possible influences on spending. Findings indicate that, even though a combination of socio-demographic, behavioural and motivational factors influence spending at National Parks, behavioural indicators seem to be the most important and consistent influencer.
其他摘要：The Kruger National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the world and one of South Africa's prime tourism destinations. It attracts more than 1 million visitors per year and, as such, plays an important role in the regional and national economy. The article aims to assess the extent to which socio-demographic and behavioural indicators influence the spending of tourists to the Park. From 2001-2007 surveys have been conducted amongst tourists to the Park including a number of socio-demographic, behavioural and motivational questions, totalling 2 904 questionnaires used in the analysis. The methodology includes both cross-sectional regression analysis and pseudopanel data analysis to identify and compare possible influences on spending. Findings indicate that, even though a combination of socio-demographic, behavioural and motivational factors influence spending at National Parks, behavioural indicators seem to be the most important and consistent influencer.
其他关键词：Socio-demographics;motivations;Kruger National Park;South Africa;pseudo-panel analysis