HOW DOG OWNERS LEISURE PATTERNS INFORM DESTINATION PREFERENCES: INSIGHTS FORM HUNGARY
This article investigates the leisure and travel behavior of Hungarian dog owners, focusing on their preferences for destinations and activities that accommodate their canine companions. The study utilizes a comprehensive methodological approach, including a quota sample of Hungarian dog owners, a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editura Universităţii din Oradea
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites |
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| Online Access: | https://gtg.webhost.uoradea.ro/PDF/GTG-3-2024/gtg.55328-1300.pdf |
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| Summary: | This article investigates the leisure and travel behavior of Hungarian dog owners, focusing on their preferences for
destinations and activities that accommodate their canine companions. The study utilizes a comprehensive methodological
approach, including a quota sample of Hungarian dog owners, an online selfreported questionnaire, and advanced statistical
analyses such as robust factor analysis with Robust Diagonally Weighted Least Square (RDWLS) extraction and clustering of
factor scores, to explore the dynamics of pet inclusive tourism. Results reveal distinct clusters of dog owners with varying leisure
preferences and demonstrate significant associations between these preferences and destination choices, underscoring the
importance of dogfriendly accommodations and activities. The findings highlight a shift towards personalized tourism
experiences catering to dog owners, suggesting that destinations should adopt inclusive practices to attract this demographic. This
research contributes to the understanding of petinclusive tourism, offering practical implications for destination marketers and
service providers worldwide to better accommodate traveling dog owners.
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| ISSN: | 2065-0817 2065-1198 |