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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

International Federation for Information Technologies in Travel and Tourism (IFITT)

Author: Galí Espelt, Núria
Donaire, José Antonio
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
Document access: http://hdl.handle.net/2072/297549
Language: eng
Publisher: International Federation for Information Technologies in Travel and Tourism (IFITT)
Rights: Tots els drets reservats
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
Repository: Recercat

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