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Geotraveler Tendencies In Montana's Shoulder And Winter Seasons , Christine Oschell
Geotraveler Tendencies In Montana's Shoulder And Winter Seasons , Christine Oschell
Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications
After two initial studies on geotourism in Montana (Boley, 2009; Boyle, 2012) confirmed the presence of geotravelers in the third quarter of both the Crown of the Continent region and throughout the state of Montana, research interest turned to visitors during the remainder of the quarters, or seasons. This study looked statewide at all visitors and, more narrowly, vacationers, in the “shoulder” and winter season (quarters 1, 2, 4) to determine their geotourist tendencies.
Statewide Vacationers To Montana: Are They Geotravelers? , Dylan Boyle, Norma P. Nickerson
Statewide Vacationers To Montana: Are They Geotravelers? , Dylan Boyle, Norma P. Nickerson
Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications
Nonresident vacationers in Montana were surveyed concerning their geotraveler behaviors as well as what was important to them while traveling in Montana. The study found that vacationers do exhibit geotraveler tendencies and can be divided into strong and moderate geotravelers. Strong geotravelers represent 34 percent of vacationers, and they were the youngest, most educated, and most affluent group.
Geotourism In The Crown Of The Continent , Bynum Boley, Norma P. Nickerson
Geotourism In The Crown Of The Continent , Bynum Boley, Norma P. Nickerson
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Geotourism is a new niche segment of sustainable tourism focused on sustaining and enhancing the geographical character of a place. The purpose of this study was to answer the question: "to what degree do visitors in the 'Crown of the Continent' share the values of geotourism?" Visitors to sites on National Geographic's Crown of the Continent geotourism mapguide were intercepted and asked to fill out a survey regarding their travel values.