Title
Motivations and segmentation in coastal tourist destinations with cultural attractions
Date Issued
01 January 2025
Access level
open access
Resource Type
Article
Author(s)
Regalado-Pezúa O.
Carvache-Franco M.
Carvache-Franco O.
Carvache-Franco W.
Universidad ESAN
Publisher(s)
Taylor & Francis
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to ascertain the motivating factors of demand, identify the demand’s segments, establish the correlation of tourist demand segments and their satisfaction and loyalty, and establish the connection between the segments and socio-demographic factors in coastal tourist destinations with cultural attractions. The empirical research was developed in Huanchaco, a coastal city of Peru famous for its traditional cultural attractions. The sample of this quantitative study consisted of 384 valid questionnaires collected on-site. The data was analyzed by exploratory factor analysis techniques and non-hierarchical K-means cluster analysis. The findings evidence four motivational dimensions: Novelty & social interaction, Sun & beach and nature, Culture and coastal experience, and Water sports. Furthermore, three demand segments were found: Eco-coastal, Multiple motives, and Passive tourists. The findings add to the academic literature on coastal tourist destinations with cultural potential and help design sustainable plans.
Volume
12
Issue
1
Language
English (United States)
OCDE Knowledge area
Otras humanidades
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-105000938883
Source
Cogent Arts and Humanities
ISSN of the container
23311983
Source project
PROY-24-00077
Sources of information:
Directorio de Producción CientÃfica
Universidad ESAN