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Distance models for New Zealand international tourists and the role of transport prices

Becken, S
Schiff, A
Date
2011-05-01
Type
Journal Article
Fields of Research
ANZSRC::3506 Marketing , ANZSRC::3508 Tourism , ANZSRC::4406 Human geography
Abstract
We analyse data on the distances travelled using car and air transport modes in New Zealand by a large sample of international tourists from six different countries of origin. We use two-stage hurdle models to relate both the decision to use each mode and the distance travelled by a mode if used to visitor characteristics and prices. In general we find little evidence of price sensitivity for either decision, although older tourists, those with longer stays, and non-tour group travellers may be more price-sensitive. The most important characteristics for determining transport behaviour are shown to be length of stay, purpose of visit and travel style (tour vs non-tour).
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