Consumer preferences for riding lessons in Finland, Sweden and Latvia

Tienhaara, Annika; Pouta, Eija; Kolstrup, Christina Lunner; Pinzke, Stefan; Janmere, Lana; Järvinen, Maija

doi:10.1016/j.jort.2017.06.002

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“…Moreover, in a latent class model, the number of class s can be determined using various statistical tests. Such tests include the Akaike information criterion (AIC), Akaike information criterion three (AIC-3) and the Bayesian information criterion (BIC) (Campbell et al, 2011;Garrod et al, 2012;Tibesigwa et al, 2020;Tienhaara et al, 2020) where the model with the minimum information criteria value is preferred. The number of classes can also be determined by reflecting on the study's aims,…”

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Exploring Preference Heterogeneity and Willingness to Pay for Tourist Facility Attributes in Kenyir Lake, Malaysia

Norhidayah

Tareq²,

Samdin³

et al. 2022

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Natural environments with great recreational value can potentially support tourism, conserve natural areas and prevent environmental damage. However, visiting recreational destinations depends on several motivations related to visitors’ preferences. Therefore, this study aims to identify the heterogeneity of Kenyir Lake, Malaysia, visitors’ preferences and their willingness to pay (WTP) for tourist facility attributes. The choice experiment method has been widely used for economic valuation, and the latent class model can capture the heterogeneity of preferences by characterising respondents in various groups of preferences. The outcome of this study revealed heterogeneous preferences in two classes. The first class represented 91.3% and the second class represented 8.7% of respondents. Moreover, this study’s respondents showed positive WTP values for most attributes. However, the most preferred attribute was superior toilet service, with a WTP estimation of RM7.63 in Class 1. While in Class 2, the most preferred attribute was new jetty construction with a WTP estimation of RM1.99. The findings of this study can assist policymakers in implementing more effective policies as it has provided detailed information about visitors’ preferences for tourist facility attributes in Malaysia.

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“…The LCM shows superiority in determining the heterogeneity of respondents' preferences in different classes (Tibesigwa et al, 2020;Tienhaara et al, 2020;Tsai & Chen, 2019). Thus, this study applies the CE method to consider preferences heterogeneity on tourist facility attributes using LCM at a recreational site.…”

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Exploring Preference Heterogeneity and Willingness to Pay for Tourist Facility Attributes in Kenyir Lake, Malaysia

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Samdin³

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“…Choice experiments have been successfully applied in other tourism contexts, such as, preferences for hotel room attributes (Masiero et al , 2015), hotel choice (Román and Martín, 2016), horse riding lessons (Tienhaara et al , 2017), trail running (Ribet and Brander, 2020), wildlife watching (Kubo and Shoji, 2016) and glamping attributes (Lyu et al , 2020), among others. They represent an interesting method for gathering the data set required to estimate discrete choice models.…”

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Rural tourism activities in mass tourism destinations: residents vs non-residents perspectives

Fichter

Román

2022

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Purpose This paper aims to examine rural tourism preferences as an alternative niche market to mass tourism destinations. The analysis discusses the differences in perceptions and willingness to pay (WTP) for various packages of rural tourism activities in Gran Canaria Island among residents and non-residents. Design/methodology/approach The analysis is based on a convenience sample of potential young customers who are familiar with outdoor recreational activities in nature. This study considers a discrete choice experiment that includes the type of accommodation as well as four types of rural tourism activities: active, passive, cultural and aquatic. The degree of preference for the considered attributes is obtained from the estimation of different discrete choice models. Findings Results reveal that the inclusion of the investigated attributes in holiday packages increases tourists’ utility, which motivates the promotion of rural tourism for young residents and non-residents. The most significant differences in perceptions of attributes between residents and non-residents were found in the activities of diving/snorkelling and stargazing, as well as the type of accommodation and package price. Practical implications This study will contribute to a better understanding of an alternative tourism market which will help key stakeholders in the tourism sector to better serve this important segment of the industry and to encourage more sustainable tourism in the future. Originality/value To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study evaluating the WTP for rural tourism packages as a more sustainable alternative in mass tourism destinations and taking into account resident vs non-resident perceptions.

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A contemporary systematic literature review of equestrian tourism: emerging advancements and future insights

Rezapouraghdam,

Saydam,

Altun

et al. 2024

JHTI

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PurposeHorse-based tourism stands at the intersection of cultural heritage, leisure activities, and eco-friendly travel, captivating enthusiasts and researchers alike with its diverse facets and impacts. This study examines the horse-based tourism literature to provide an overview of horse-based tourism publications.Design/methodology/approachUsing a systematic literature review (SLR) method, pertinent journal articles published over the past 3 decades were retrieved and analyzed. Based on the review process, 44 papers were identified and analyzed by publication year, journal distribution, research method, and lead author. Using Leximancer software, a thematic analysis was undertaken to determine the major themes of horse-based tourism.FindingsThe findings revealed a rising trend of horse-based tourism articles and the appearance of an increasing number of studies in tourism-oriented journals. In addition, it was discovered that the majority of available studies are qualitative, whereas quantitative research is few and limited.Research limitations/implicationsOur research establishes a foundational resource for future studies and scholarly discourse on the multifaceted contributions of horse-based tourism.Practical implicationsThis study can assist decision-makers in understanding the potential of horse-based tourism in the sustainable development of destinations. Moreover, it provides clear direction on implementing appropriate strategies to manage horse-based tourism.Originality/valueThis study distinguishes itself as the inaugural comprehensive literature review encompassing the breadth of horse-based tourism publications and research domains. By pioneering this endeavor, we not only contribute a unique perspective to the existing body of knowledge in the field but also emphasize the vital role of horse-based tourism in fostering economic and social sustainability for the countries involved.

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Consumer preferences for riding lessons in Finland, Sweden and Latvia

Cited by 3 publications

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Exploring Preference Heterogeneity and Willingness to Pay for Tourist Facility Attributes in Kenyir Lake, Malaysia

Exploring Preference Heterogeneity and Willingness to Pay for Tourist Facility Attributes in Kenyir Lake, Malaysia

Rural tourism activities in mass tourism destinations: residents vs non-residents perspectives

A contemporary systematic literature review of equestrian tourism: emerging advancements and future insights

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