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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| 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 |
| 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 |
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