Examining and Identifying the Determinants of Travel Expenditure Patterns

Keywords

travel expenditure, tourism marketing, expenditure patterns

Abstract

This study examined the effects of socio-demographic, travel-related and psychographic variables on travel expenditures. The travel expenditure categories examined include lodging, meals and restaurants, attractions and festivals, entertainment, shopping, transportation and total expenditures. The results of the study provide a more comprehensive and holistic picture in the search of travel expenditure patterns based on multiple independent variables. This study reveals that, among the three groups of variables examined, income and trip-related characteristics were the most influential variables affecting tourism expenditures. Discussions and implications are also provided based on the study results.

Publication Date

10-16-2006

Original Citation

Wang, Y. C., Rompf, P., Severt, D., and Peerapatdit, N. (2006). Examining and Identifying the Determinants of Travel Expenditure Patterns. International Journal of Tourism Research (SSCI journal), 8, 333-346.

Number of Pages

333-346

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

International Journal of Tourism Research

Volume

8

Issue

5

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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