Exploring factors determining the attractiveness of railway tourism.

Autor: Lee, Cheng-Fei, Chen, Kuan-Yang
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Zdroj: Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing; May/Jun2017, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p461-474, 14p
Abstrakt: This study explored experts' opinions on the determinants of railway tourism attractiveness (RTA). The results showed the provision of heritage railway attractions, both on-board and off-board, constitutes an essential and important component of railway tourism experience, whereas the smoothness and comfort of a rail journey play a supporting role in enhancing RTA. It is concluded that Taiwan has long history with railroads and the historical values connected to rail infrastructure represent a unique part of railway tourism experience. The integration of those assets would diversify its tourism offerings and enhance its profile as one of Asia's leading tourism destinations. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Databáze: Complementary Index