What is it about?
Bikers have different tourism and leisure demand factors than the general population. This article explains how motorcycle tourism is affected by different tourism demand factors and explores a new framework of study. (Note if you want the correct framework, you will need to email the author at dsykes@kaplan.edu - the journal published the incorrect figure).
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Why is it important?
This article establishes a new framework of study for the motorcycle leisure lifestyle as it applies to motorcycle tourism. The figure of the framework that was published was incorrect, so if you are interested, please contact us for the pictorial representation of the framework for Dynamic Interaction Leisure.
Perspectives
This article proposes a framework for measuring motorcycle tourism. The originally published article did not include the correct model. If you would like to see it, please email me.
Diane M Sykes
Kaplan University & Allied American University
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This page is a summary of: Motorcycle tourism demand generators and dynamic interaction leisure, International Journal of Culture Tourism and Hospitality Research, February 2014, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ijcthr-05-2013-0035.
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Resources
Mapping the Study of Motorcycle Tourism: Impacts and Opportunities
While general theories on tourism in general are quite helpful, they fail to address motorcycle tourism specifically, which differs from regular tourism in many aspects. While hard data such as demographics or market growth is important to recognizing the increasing importance of this area, more research geared toward understanding the behaviors, motivations, needs and wants of the motorcycle tourist is needed. These insights will not only inform tourism boards, manufacturers, and other business
Motorcycle Tourism Demand Generators and Dynamic Interaction Leisure
Serious leisure and tourism experiences are important to the motorcycle subculture and form the basis for one subculture of consumption. Understanding motorcycle tourism demand generators enables the creation of a brand experience that can be developed to appeal to this subculture. A modified conceptual framework (Motorcycle Tourism Demand Generators) using core theories, contributing theories and useful theories emerged. Studying motorcycle tourism led to promulgating a new boundaries.
Motorcycle Drive Tourism Leading to Rural Tourism Opportunities
Research finds that motorcycle tourists have specific demand generators that Regional Tourism Associations (RTAs) would do well to heed if they plan to attractive this lucrative leisure market. RTAs can highlight locations that have a biker friendly attitude, have motorcycle specific parking, show routes for bikers, show biker type amenities (gas, shops, repairs, etc.) in addition to regular attractions, and motorcycle friendly accommodations.
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