Impact of different domestic source markets on tourist behaviour
Bob McKercher,
Michelle Thompson,
Bruce Prideaux
Abstract:This paper examines the impact of different domestic markets on tourist behaviour in the popular tropical destination of Cairns, Australia. The study is based on a survey of 969 domestic tourists conducted in Cairns Airport. While it is appreciated that domestic markets are heterogeneous, little research has been conducted segmenting them by their different geographic origins. This study revealed that the demographic profile of visitors from four different Australian states was similar. However substantial dif… Show more
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