China's Outbound Tourism

Arlt, Wolfgang Georg

doi:10.4324/9780203968161

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“…This item reflected the demand of Chinese tourists for education during ecotourism. Prior studies have suggested that ecotourism development in China focused heavily on infrastructure development and the creation of business opportunities by exploiting the environment, which is similar to mass tourism [3,68]. In contrast, relatively little attention was paid to environmental education and environmental awareness promotion, which are key elements of ecotourism.…”

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“…It is predicted that China will rank 3rd in the world in terms of long-term tourism growth [2]. Aside from the dominating market of mass tourism, the popularity of alternative tourism such as nature-based tourism has increased in the last decade [1], especially nature-based tourism in national parks [3]. The China Tourism Academy [1] reported that 30% of outbound tourists in China have switched from traditional mass tourism destinations to more nature-based destinations such as Sri Lanka, Sabah, and Bali.…”

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Impacts of Tourists’ Sociodemographic Characteristics on the Travel Motivation and Satisfaction: The Case of Protected Areas in South China

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Western studies on nature-based tourism have long explored the relationships among tourists’ sociodemographic characteristics, motivation and satisfaction as a way of predicting their visitation patterns and travel behaviours. Relatively few studies have been conducted in the Chinese context given its varied and extensive landscapes. This paper seeks to fill this gap using data from questionnaire surveys conducted in two popular and prestigious forest nature reserves in Guangdong province between August and December 2015. Data collected were analyzed by multiple regression tests with socio-demographic factors as the predictors of travel motivation and satisfaction in SPSS 24.0. The key findings and observations include the following: First, contrary to some overseas studies, education level was negatively correlated with tourists’ satisfaction with management and educational value. Second, age was positively correlated with the sense of relaxation and nature exploration. Third, education level had a negative correlation with motivation regarding social influence. Fourth, the influence of local culture helps differentiate Chinese tourists from Western tourists, implying that different management strategies should be adopted. All these findings offer insights to nature-based tourism operators that cater to the growing ranks of Chinese ecotourists.

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Impacts of Tourists’ Sociodemographic Characteristics on the Travel Motivation and Satisfaction: The Case of Protected Areas in South China

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“…Okello et al, (2012) noted that Kenyans enjoyed visiting parks for wildlife just like foreigners. This is supported by (Arlt, 2006) who also noted that Chinese domestic tourists were interested in national parks. However, the majority of the tourists did not go back to the parks for revisits and expressed interest in other recreational products that were lacking within the parks.…”

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The Influence of Travel Preferences on Domestic Tourism Participation Behaviour in Kenya

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Okello²,

Cheloti-Mapellu

2020

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Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of travel preferences on domestic tourism participation behaviour of domestic tourists by comparing the preferences of both domestic tourists and non-tourists in Nairobi county, Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted descriptive and explanatory research designs. The target population was residents of Nairobi County aged above 18 years. Close-ended questionnaires were used to collect data from 337 domestic tourists in five tourist sites and 339 non-tourists in eight shopping malls within Nairobi. Descriptive analysis, the independent t-test and multiple regression tests were used to analyze the resultant data. Main Findings: The results from the independent t-test showed significant differences between domestic tourists and domestic non-tourists with the tourists displayed stronger preferences than the non-tourists (t =-3.04, df =674, p=0.002). The regression analysis revealed that preferences significantly predicted participation behaviour for both domestic tourists (β=0.287, p<0.001) and domestic non-tourists (β= -0.316, p<0.001). Applications of this study: The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of the influence of tourism preferences on domestic tourism participation from the viewpoint of both tourists and non-tourists. This is key to supporting both product developers and destination marketers to avail of the right products and formulate the right marketing messages. It also serves to extend the debate on domestic tourism non-participation. Novelty/Originality of this study: The study contributes to existing knowledge by clearly bringing out the gap in the current domestic product offering and marketing messages through a comparison of the preferences of domestic tourists and non-tourists. This knowledge is required to maintain the existing domestic market (current tourists) and also to tap into the lucrative potential market that is made up of the current non-tourists.

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“…In this context, it is not extreme to characterise many countries as currently swept up by a tourist Sinophilia: specifically the love of the Chinese on holiday. The interest in the destination choices and market trends of these tourists is due to the promise of substantial expenditure by large numbers of people, although the complexities of managing this diverse market remain challenges for many destinations (Arlt, 2006(Arlt, , 2013. As the world meets and attempts to manage and profit from more tourists from varied regions, there is a solid interest in what makes new waves of tourists happy and how they can be encouraged to return and recommend the destination and businesses.…”

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China's Outbound Tourism

Cited by 107 publications

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Impacts of Tourists’ Sociodemographic Characteristics on the Travel Motivation and Satisfaction: The Case of Protected Areas in South China

Impacts of Tourists’ Sociodemographic Characteristics on the Travel Motivation and Satisfaction: The Case of Protected Areas in South China

The Influence of Travel Preferences on Domestic Tourism Participation Behaviour in Kenya

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