Second homeowners hosting friends and relatives

McLeod, Brumby; Busser, James A.

doi:10.1080/11745398.2014.888955

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“…Experiences of immigrants with intra-regional travel are important when they host VFRs (Griffin 2017). McLeod and Busser (2014), as well as Duval (2004), suggest that VFR travel should be considered an entirely different form of tourism. For Williams and Hall (2000) VFR travel is an extension of migration and tourism, while for Hall and Müller (2004) second home phenomenon linking tourism and migration indicates that these two phenomena are overlapping.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Migration Impact as a Positive Change in Tourism Demand

Dragičević¹,

Radić²,

Herman³

2019

Tourism in Southern and Eastern Europe

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Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to offer some insights into the future of tourism with particular consideration given to migration, and it impacts on tourism. Methodology-Comparative method and correlation analysis were chosen to quantify possible linkages between observed variables. Obtained data were analysed with methods of descriptive statistics. Data were collected from a variety of international sources like Eurostat, UNWTO and UN DESA databases. Research results are synthesised and presented in tables and graphs. Findings-Review of the statistical data, i.e. correlation and descriptive statistics indicated an essential relation between migration and tourism. Comparative analysis used annual data for 28 European Union countries from 1990 to 2017 while correlation analysis utilised data from 1990 to 2016. Results showed a significant correlation between tourism (nights spent) and immigration for 18 countries, which may indicate that a higher number of nights spent in accommodation services are associated with higher values of immigration. Contribution-Paper findings are in line with conceptualising the migration-tourism relationship. The contribution of this paper lies in a new understanding of the linkages between migration and tourism. Migration represents an essential determinant of VFR tourism development. The results can help in modelling travel demand and suggesting policies that best suit the travel needs of migrant communities. Empirical results obtained from the sample of researched tourist destinations add to a better understanding of such vital research topic.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Migration Impact as a Positive Change in Tourism Demand

Dragičević¹,

Radić²,

Herman³

2019

Tourism in Southern and Eastern Europe

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“…VFR hosts have also been segmented based on the level of hosting and participation in influencing VFR travel decision and activities (Young et al ., ). The influence of VFR hosts in creating demand for VFR travel has been studied with international students (Min‐En, ), University students (Bischoff & Koenig‐Lewis, ), non‐residents (McLeod & Busser, ) and local residents (Backer, , ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Hosting Friends Versus Hosting Relatives: Is Blood Thicker Than Water?

Yousuf

Backer

2016

Journal of Tourism Research

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Little research has been undertaken to examine visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travel from the perspective of hosts. Additionally, little research has explored the differences between VFs and VRs, treating VFR as one homogenous group. This research examined the hosts' perspective of hosting friends versus relatives through in‐depth interviews with 34 local residents in three contrasting destinations in Australia. Key differences were found between the experiences of hosting friends versus relatives, with immigration a key aspect in impacting the outcome. This is the first study to examine hosting friends versus relatives and to consider how immigration and destination impact VFR travel experiences for hosts. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“…Therefore, the purpose of second home ownership in some localities is based around VFR activities, although if friends and relatives own a second home together this could potentially not be considered VFR travel anymore-which requires conceptual clarification. McLeod and Busser (2014) therefore define the direct linkage between second homes and VFR as follows: "hosting means that friends and/or relatives (1) came to spend time with the second homeowners, (2) stay at their property while visiting the destination and/or (3) came to visit the destination for other purposes but extended or modified the stay to spend time with the second homeowner" (p. 89).…”

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“…In terms of academic analysis of VFR travel, Pearce (2012) identifies "two trajectories needed to understand the concept; on the one hand travellers may visit friends and relatives or they may be hosts to such visitors" (p. 1028). These central issues are reflected in a growing body of research about VFR travel in various countries of the Global North (e.g., Asiedu, 2008;Backer, 2007Backer, , 2010Griffin, 2013;McLeod & Busser, 2014;Shani & Uriely, 2012;Uriely, 2010;Young, Corsun, & Baloglu, 2007).…”

Section: Experiences Of the Global Northmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…relatives, which can have economic benefits for property markets (cf. McLeod & Busser, 2014). In terms of understanding VFR travel and second home tourism, the work of Overvåg (2011) on the "multi-house-home" and Halfacree's (2012) work on "heterolocal identities" have noted similarities between experiences in the Global North and the Global South in terms of circulation and migration.…”

Section: Experiences Of the Global Northmentioning

confidence: 99%

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VFR Travel and Second Home Tourism: the Missing Link? The Case of South Africa

Rogerson

Hoogendoorn²

2014

Tourism Review International

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Visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travel and second home tourism as topics of investigation have seen an upsurge in international research over the past 20 years. However, rarely has the conceptual link between the two issues been explored at any great length. The purpose of this article is to explore the nexus between VFR travel and second home tourism with particular reference to the Global South. The case of South Africa provides the empirical context. It is revealed that VFR travel and second homes in South Africa must be understood in terms of two circuits. The first circuit, mainly of affluent whites, mirrors the experiences of the Global North with VFR travel linked to recreational second homes. The second circuit shows the experiences of the Global South where working class residents migrate between first and second homes through circular migration as a consequence of labor migration.

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Second homeowners hosting friends and relatives

Cited by 17 publications

References 20 publications

Migration Impact as a Positive Change in Tourism Demand

Migration Impact as a Positive Change in Tourism Demand

Hosting Friends Versus Hosting Relatives: Is Blood Thicker Than Water?

VFR Travel and Second Home Tourism: the Missing Link? The Case of South Africa

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