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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 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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Author: Galí Espelt, Núria
Donaire, José Antonio
Date: 2010
Abstract: 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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ISSN: 1941-5842
Document access: http://hdl.handle.net/10256/12228
Language: eng
Publisher: International Federation for Information Technologies in Travel and Tourism (IFITT)
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Is part of: © e-Review of Tourism Research (eRTR), 2010 (Enter 2010 Short papers), vol.1, 5 p.
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Subject: Turisme cultural -- Catalunya -- Girona
Heritage tourism -- Catalonia -- Girona
Turistes -- Catalunya -- Girona
Tourists -- Catalonia -- Girona
Title: Direct observation as a methodology for effectively defining tourist behavior
Type: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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