Evaluation of the Importance of rural tourist attractions in Riobamba Canton, Ecuador

Vizuete, Danny Daniel Castillo; Montoya, Alex Vinicio Gavilanes; Santamaría, Gabriela Estefanía Román

doi:10.1007/s10669-022-09871-1

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“…It was also possible to determine that positive rural tourism experiences were related to the characteristics of the population and their welcoming characteristics, the security of the location, and the authenticity of the experience [4,5,[23][24][25][26][27][28]. All these features enabled tourists to create memorable memories, have stories that they want to tell their family and friends, and develop a desire to revisit the Azores, although rural tourism experiences were considered expensive.…”

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Assessing Rural Tourism Experiences: What Can We Learn from the Azores Region?

et al. 2023

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This research paper focused on tourists’ experiences after engaging in a rural tourism experience, the activities developed during that period, and the relevant factors they considered when planning the holidays. We collected data in the Azores, a region known to implement rural tourism. Therefore, the collected data were analyzed using mainly summary statistics, graphical representations, and exploratory data analysis methods, including the nonlinear (categorical) principal component analysis (CatPCA). The CatPCA’s objective is the same as that of the principal component analysis (PCA). We found that the landscape, adventure-related activities, and local gastronomy were some of the reasons tourists choose the Azores as a destination. The rural living experience and the local population’s welcoming traits were mentioned as factors that make tourists want to return to the Azores on holidays. Moreover, rural tourism in the Azores offers a unique opportunity to connect with the region’s rich cultural heritage. The islands have a long history shaped by centuries of settlement and the blending of various cultures, resulting in a distinct Azorean identity.

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