National culture and tourist destination choice in the UK and Venezuela: an exploratory and preliminary study

Authors: Filimonau, V. and Perez, L.

Journal: Tourism Geographies

Volume: 21

Issue: 2

Pages: 235-260

eISSN: 1470-1340

ISSN: 1461-6688

DOI: 10.1080/14616688.2018.1490342

Abstract:

National culture determines consumer attitudes and behaviour. While this holds true for tourism consumption, little research has sought to better understand the effect of culture on tourist destination choice. The geographical scope of analysis has also been restricted. This study employs the Hofstede’s cultural dimensions framework to conduct an exploratory, qualitative evaluation of the influence of tourist cultural background on destination choice. It focuses on the UK and Venezuela, the two countries with significant cultural differences and forecast growth in outbound tourism. The study shows the distinct role of culture in tourist preferences for destination choice and structure of travel groups. The effect of culture is also recorded in how tourists research destinations prior to visit and perceive travel risks, thus ultimately influencing their motivation to travel. Recommendations are developed on how to integrate knowledge on cultural background of tourists into tourism management and policy-making practices.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/31443/

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National culture and tourist destination choice in the UK and Venezuela: an exploratory and preliminary study

Authors: Filimonau, V. and Perez, L.

Journal: TOURISM GEOGRAPHIES

Volume: 21

Issue: 2

Pages: 235-260

eISSN: 1470-1340

ISSN: 1461-6688

DOI: 10.1080/14616688.2018.1490342

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/31443/

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National culture and tourist destination choice in the UK and Venezuela: an exploratory and preliminary study

Authors: Filimonau, V. and Perez, L.

Journal: Tourism Geographies: An International Journal of Tourism Space, Place and Environment

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISSN: 1461-6688

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/31443/

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National culture and tourist destination choice in the UK and Venezuela: an exploratory and preliminary study

Authors: Filimonau, V. and Perez, L.

Journal: Tourism Geographies: An International Journal of Tourism Space, Place and Environment

Volume: 21

Issue: 2

Pages: 235-260

ISSN: 1461-6688

Abstract:

National culture determines consumer attitudes and behaviour. While this holds true for tourism consumption, little research has sought to better understand the effect of culture on tourist destination choice. The geographical scope of analysis has also been restricted. This study employs the Hofstede’s cultural dimensions framework to conduct an exploratory, qualitative evaluation of the influence of the tourist cultural background on destination choice. It focuses on the UK and Venezuela, the two countries with significant cultural differences and forecast growth in outbound tourism. The study shows the distinct role of culture in tourist preferences for destination choice and structure of travel groups. The effect of culture is also recorded in how tourists research destinations prior to visit and perceive travel risks, thus ultimately influencing their motivation to travel. Recommendations are developed on how to integrate knowledge on the cultural background of tourists into tourism management and policy-making practices.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/31443/

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