Solo Holiday Travellers: Motivators and Drivers of Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction

Bianchi, Constanza

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“…These travellers are animated by motives that may be framed as contrary compared to the ones cherished by their peers motivated by Vogue: they wish to feel more independent and meet people outside their circle of friends. This study's results therefore not only support previous research on the importance of independent travel for growth [55] but also position 'Independence' as a precondition of satisfaction. People motivated by 'Fun and Escapism' report also to be satisfied with their travel.…”

Section: Structural Equations Model: Motivation Satisfaction and Persupporting

confidence: 88%

“…Interestingly, this motivation has the highest incidence on satisfaction, a variable that in its turn influence the perception of change in the relationship with nature. This result confirms the importance of 'independence' as a marker of personal and social growth [55] and confirms that independence should not be confused with the sense of easiness found in the second motivation.…”

Section: Structural Equations Model: Motivation Satisfaction and Persupporting

confidence: 79%

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Youth Travel Experience: An Analysis of the Relations Between Motivations, Satisfaction and Perceived Change

Staffieri

Cavagnaro

2018

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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This paper aims at identifying the relation between motivation and satisfaction understood as components of the travel experience, and, at the same time, the impact of both on perceived change, considered as a multidimensional construct. Change is hereby conceptualized not only as personal and interpersonal change, but also as change in the relationship between the traveller and the natural environment. The study focuses on young travellers because they constitute a substantial market segment which importance to the industry is expected to increase in the future and because they are an innovative force leading the whole tourism market towards new choices. In a quantitative research design, existing scales were used to measure change, motivation to travel and satisfaction. Data was collected in August 2015 at a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (UAS) using a Computer Assisted Web Interview (c.a.w.i.) which reached students between 16 and 30 years of age fitting the definition of young travellers. The self-selected sample consists of 395 respondents of which 314 have travelled independently. Out of these 314, only 256 questionnaires were completed in all relevant sections. A structural equations model has been used to test the link between the observed variables regarding motivation, satisfaction and perceived change. This model combines the logic of factor analysis with multiple regressions and explains relationships through a simultaneous equations model. Results show that the motivation and the degree of satisfaction with the tourism experience exert an important influence on the change perceived by the young traveller. This study therefore confirms the transformative power of the travel experience and adds that the transformation cannot be understood if the motivation to travel and the satisfaction with the travel experience are ignored.

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Section: Structural Equations Model: Motivation Satisfaction and Persupporting

confidence: 88%

Section: Structural Equations Model: Motivation Satisfaction and Persupporting

confidence: 79%

Youth Travel Experience: An Analysis of the Relations Between Motivations, Satisfaction and Perceived Change

Staffieri

Cavagnaro

2018

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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“…' It is important to stress that in this study, however, meeting new friends was not a primary motivation for the solo trip, as Wilson and Harris (2006) and Bianchi (2016) suggest, but rather an unanticipated benefit acquired from the solo adventure.…”

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The solo female Asian tourist

Seow

Brown

2018

Current Issues in Tourism

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This qualitative study explores the travel motivations and experiences of solo female Asian tourists. Data were collected from ten in-depth interviews with a focus on Asian women's travel motivations, experiences and constraints. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Resistance was found to be an important factor as in order to travel solo, the participants had to resist sociocultural expectations for Asian women's behaviour. Sexualized male attention was also found to be an important constraint. Suffering harassment from men in the destinations they visited, the women became fearful of attack or abuse, and this limited their use of the leisure space offered at the destination. Being Asian was felt to further increase their vulnerability. None of these factors however deterred the women from future solo travel plans.

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“…In the literature, authors have listed decision and motivation factors such as availability of activities, affordability, travel costs, loyalty, geographical proximity, availability of cultural and entertainment attractions, nature experiences, relaxation, and meeting new people (Page & Connell, 2006;Sirakaya & Woodside, 2005;Weaver & Lawton, 2006). A strong driver for a person's wish to travel is the opportunity for exploration; however, at the same time, another strong but conflicting driver is at play: the question of the tourist's personal safety when travelling to destinations where he or she may not be familiar with social rules for interaction, safety issues and so on (Jensen & Svendsen, 2016;Bianchi, 2015;Brandt & Svendsen, 2010;Canally & Timothy, 2007;Goeldner & Ritchie, 2006).…”

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What Determines the Choice of Tourist Destination? The Case of Denmark

Jensen¹,

Svendsen²

2017

BMH

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What determines the choice of tourist destination? Based on the comprehensive tourist surveys by VisitDenmark in 2004VisitDenmark in , 2008 and 2011, we find that both Danes and tourists from countries close to Denmark attach great importance to safety, but it is also important for nationalities such as Americans and Japanese. Furthermore, tourists staying at hotels and youth hostels ascribe less weight to safety than tourists using other accommodation forms. Finally, returning tourists ascribe more weight to safety than first-time tourists.

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Solo Holiday Travellers: Motivators and Drivers of Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction

Cited by 99 publications

References 71 publications

Youth Travel Experience: An Analysis of the Relations Between Motivations, Satisfaction and Perceived Change

Youth Travel Experience: An Analysis of the Relations Between Motivations, Satisfaction and Perceived Change

The solo female Asian tourist

What Determines the Choice of Tourist Destination? The Case of Denmark

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