Developing the Travel Career Approach to Tourist Motivation

The purpose of this study lies in the conceptual adjustment of the travel career ladder (TCL) approach to travel motivation. In this context, the study examined the relationship between patterns of travel motivation and travel experience. This research was conducted through two studies: an interview...

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Published in:Journal of travel research 2005-02, Vol.43 (3), p.226-237
Main Authors: Pearce, Philip L., Lee, Uk-Il
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Consumer behavior
Discriminant analysis
Motivation
Studies
Tourism
Travel
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Summary:The purpose of this study lies in the conceptual adjustment of the travel career ladder (TCL) approach to travel motivation. In this context, the study examined the relationship between patterns of travel motivation and travel experience. This research was conducted through two studies: an interview phase to guide the further conceptual development of the travel career approach and a major survey phase for further empirical exploration of the ideas. Overall results suggested that host-site-involvement motivation (e.g., experiencing different cultures) and nature-related motivation (e.g., being close to nature) were more important factors to the more experienced travelers, whereas motivations such as stimulation, personal development, relationship (security), self-actualization, nostalgia, romance, and recognition had a higher priority for the less experienced ones. Importantly, a core of travel motivation factors including escape, relaxation, relationship enhancement, and self-development seem to comprise the central backbone of motivation for all travelers.
ISSN:0047-2875
1552-6763
DOI:10.1177/0047287504272020