Determinants of Visitor Expenditures in Mountain Tourism

In this study, determinants of expenditures are estimated for downhill skiers, backpackers, snowmobilers and general visitors to the Swedish mountain region. The study is based on a national sample of mountain visitors. It is shown that duration of stay, household income, choice of activity, occupat...

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Published in:Tourism economics : the business and finance of tourism and recreation 2008-06, Vol.14 (2), p.297-311
Main Author: Fredman, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business and economics
Consumer behaviour
Consumer spending
Economics
Ekonomi
Expenditures
Leisure industry
Mountain tourism
Mountains
Nationalekonomi
Recreation
SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP
Skis
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Studies
Sweden
Tourism
Turism
turismforskning
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Summary:In this study, determinants of expenditures are estimated for downhill skiers, backpackers, snowmobilers and general visitors to the Swedish mountain region. The study is based on a national sample of mountain visitors. It is shown that duration of stay, household income, choice of activity, occupation, participation in an organized trip and choice of accommodation have an effect on expenditures at the destination, while gender, mode of travel, distance and ‘significance of activity’ are additional determinants of expenditures outside the destination. The study will contribute to our understanding of the economic values associated with the future development of mountain tourism, including values beyond primary expenditures.
ISSN:1354-8166
2044-0375
DOI:10.5367/000000008784460418