An analysis of visitor behaviour using time blocks: a study of ski destinations in Greece
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Vassiliadis, C., Priporas, C. and Andronikidis, A. 2013. An analysis of visitor behaviour using time blocks: a study of ski destinations in Greece. Tourism Management. 34, pp. 61-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2012.03.013
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Title | An analysis of visitor behaviour using time blocks: a study of ski destinations in Greece |
| Authors | Vassiliadis, C., Priporas, C. and Andronikidis, A. |
| Abstract | This study presents a time-based analysis of activities undertaken by visitors to ski destinations. Only a few marketing studies have examined behaviour in tourism and leisure activities using an analysis based on time blocks. Data collection was undertaken by means of a diary-type semi-structured questionnaire which was administered in face to face interviews with visitors in thirteen ski centres in Greece. Through diary analysis, time periods were classified and used as a means of describing visitor flow and behaviour in various time blocks within a day. Expenditure patterns were identified in relation to specific time blocks relating to the consumption of preferred products and services. The average expenditure per visitor per day was €64.91. The study develops a Time Block Activity Matrix (TBAM), which is constructed using the dimensions of “participation intensity” and “benefit” to position visitor activities in the ski centres. The TBAM is proposed as a strategic tool for structuring decision making in tourism management. Implications for ski destinations are also discussed. |
| Keywords | Time block analysis; diary; visitor behaviour; marketing; ski centres; TBAM |
| Research Group | Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour and Branding/Identity group |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Journal | Tourism Management |
| ISSN | 0261-5177 |
| Publication dates | |
| Feb 2013 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 25 Sep 2012 |
| Output status | Published |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2012.03.013 |
| Language | English |
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