Integrating Activity Patterns Into Destination Choice Models

Bibliographic Data

ID10138017
AuthorsDaniel R Fesenmaier (Indiana University Bloomington, corresponding author)
Year1988
Volume20
Issue3
Pages175-191
Publication date1988-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Leisure Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-2216 • E-ISSN: 2159-6417
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00222216.1988.11969771
OpenAlexW1812992128
LanguageEN
Citations received14
References cited35

Traditional approaches to modeling individuals' destination selection process have focused attention on the relationship between physical and social characteristics of a place and the destination actually selected. Recent studies seem to suggest, however, that one's recreation participation pattern may be as or more important in determining the facilities at which this activity takes place. Data from a survey of visitors to Oklahoma state parks were used to investigate the importance of activity patterns and other more traditional variables on households' preferences among the respective parks. The results indicate that distance to the facility and participation in specific recreation activities determine to a large degree park selection. The results also seem to suggest that recreation activities generally exhibit a range of distances within which alternative facilities may be considered. The implications of these findings were examined and shown to be important for park planning and management

Business · Geography · Recreation · Selection (genetic algorithm · Computer Science · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Ecology · Economic and Environmental Valuation · Marketing · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management