Gender and other factors that influence tourism preferences

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Abstract

The consumption process of travel decision making, is influenced by a number of factors and a substantial body of decision making literature in the form of the broader ‘models of consumer behaviour’ has been adapted to attempt to describe this process. Existing ‘foundation models’ present variables such as personal characteristics and attitudes as factors that affect the vacation decision making process, but fail to discuss the extent to which gender and technology preferences influence decisions and destination choice. Economic models are based on utility theory as a decision making framework, however, they do not allow for the other consumer oriented variables. Current models (economic or otherwise) focus on individuals and their decision making process without a combined consideration of information search and technology gendered preferences and the impact they have on choosing a destination for a vacation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGender and Diversity
Subtitle of host publicationConcepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
PublisherIGI Global
Chapter27
Pages537-553
Number of pages17
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9781522569138
ISBN (Print)9781522569121
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018

Publication series

NameGender and Diversity: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Volume2

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