Direct observation as a methodology for effectively defining tourist behavior

This paper presents the results of a study that used direct observation methodology to recognize tourists’ behaviour in the monumental city of Girona (Spain). The tourists were tracked from a prudent distance and all information relating to their visit was gathered. The results of applying this meth...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Galí Espelt, Núria, Donaire, José Antonio
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2010
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:10256/12228
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10256/12228
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Turisme cultural -- Catalunya -- Girona
Heritage tourism -- Catalonia -- Girona
Turistes -- Catalunya -- Girona
Tourists -- Catalonia -- Girona
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Sumario:This paper presents the results of a study that used direct observation methodology to recognize tourists’ behaviour in the monumental city of Girona (Spain). The tourists were tracked from a prudent distance and all information relating to their visit was gathered. The results of applying this methodology can be used to define the effective behaviour of tourists in a heritage city and also shape itineraries around the city