MARKETS AND DESTINATIONS
Objectives: Why people travel? Criteria for assessing destinations attributes and attractions Match the travelers motivations with a destinations attributes and attractions
TRAVEL MOTIVATORS
1. 2. 3. 4. Physical motivators Cultural motivators Interpersonal motivators Status and prestige motivators
4 Classes of Basic Travel Motivators
TRAVEL MOTIVATOR Physical motivator CLASSIFICATION Physical rest, sports participation, beach recreation, relaxing entertainment, others connected with health Desire to know about other country - music, art, folklore, dances, paintings and religion Desire to meet other people, visit friends or relatives , escape from routine Concern ego needs and personal development, trips related to business, convention, study and pursuit of hobbies and education. Enhance ones recognition and good reputation
Cultural motivator
Interpersonal motivator
Status and prestige motivator
LEISURE TRAVEL DE-MOTIVATORS
1. Cost
of travel 2. Lack of time 3. Health 4. Family Stage 5. Lack of interest 6. Fear and safety
MARKET VARIABLES
[Link]-Economic and Demographic variables
- Age, education, income, gender, social status, social class, race, religion, occupation
2. Product-related variables
- Length of stay, preferences and expectations
3. Psychographic variables
- Attitudes, interest, opinions, personality, lifestyle
4. Geographic variables
- home country, region of residence, population
TRAVELERS PSYCHOGRAPHIC VARIABLES
NEED Physiological MOTIVE ASPIRATION Relaxation Escape from everyday work environment, relaxation, relief from tension and stress. Security A sense of wellbeing, health, recreation.
Safety
TRAVELERS PSYCHOGRAPHIC VARIABLES
NEED Belonging MOTIVE Love ASPIRATION Family bonding, companionship, social interaction, personal, and family ties.
Esteem
Achievement Prestige, social recognition, egoenhancement, personal development.
TRAVELERS PSYCHOGRAPHIC VARIABLES
NEED MOTIVE ASPIRATION
SelfKnowledge Exploration and actualization of self evaluation of self, selfdiscovery, satisfaction of inner needs. Learning Knowledge Cultural, educational ad interest in other areas.
TRAVELERS PSYCHOGRAPHIC VARIABLES
NEED MOTIVE ASPIRATION
Environment, scenery, arts, and sciences. Aesthetics Appreciation of beauty
DESTINATION ASSESSMENT
Destination is a specific area that a traveler decides to visit for the day or to spend at least one night
Travelers select a destination according to their interest and purpose of travel Must have sufficient facilities to meet the needs of the travelers, adequate support services and appeal to induce visitors to come
Destinations may be categorized on the basis of attractions and attributes as follows:
[Link] Tourism [Link] Tourism [Link] Tourism [Link] Tourism [Link] or Eco-Tourism [Link] Tourism [Link] Tourism [Link] Tourism
DESTINATION ASSESSMENT
TRANSPORTATION Destinations accessibility, type of equipment, convenience, safety, cost, availability of transportation equipment FACILITIES Available facilities, variety of f&b outlets, support industries
INFRASTRUCTURE The degree of development of basic infrastructure, street and road conditions, state of airports and piers, healthcare facilities
ATTRACTIONS The scope of attraction in the destination entails identifying it as a sight to view and admire an activity to participate in and experience, or an activity to learn from to enhance ones knowledge.
HOSPITALITY RESOURCES General public attitude toward visitors, language, service attitudes, quality of service staff, available information
LINKS BETWEEN THE TYPE OF TOURIST, TRAVEL MOTIVATORS AND TYPE OF DESTINATIONS
TYPES OF TOURIST
(A) Psychographic Profile Allocentric Near allocentric Mid-centric Near Psychocentric Psychocentric
TRAVEL MOTIVATOR
Physical rest Relaxation Recreation Cultural knowledge of people and places Personal interaction Escape from routine Visit friends and relative Status/Prestige Personal development Pursuit of hobbies and education Self fulfillment Age Gender Education
TYPES OF DESTINATION
(A) Travel Expectation/ Experience sought Business Cultural Ethnic, Environment, economic Historical Recreation Mixed
(B) Demographic Profile Income Age Occupation Place of work/residence Family stage
(B) Choice of Locations Northern Luzon Southern Luzon National Capital Region Western, Central Visayas Central Visayas Central/Eastern Visayas Northern/Eastern/Western Mindanao
LINKS BETWEEN THE TYPE OF TOURIST, TRAVEL MOTIVATORS AND TYPE OF DESTINATIONS
Ais the primary link Client satisfaction that results when a traveler is directed to the appropriate destination. B is the secondary link Relates to the promotion and marketing of tourist destination to the appropriate market.