Tourism Topic 1.4 (different personality characteristics of tourists)

types of tourists (personality characteristics)

dependable and venturers

dependable (fomo person)

spending pattern :

• more cautious about spending money

source of influence :

• guided by authority figures in making travel decisions

• follow trends

preference for travel activities :

• prefer structure and routine

• travel in groups as they feel more comfortable or secure

• visit popular and familiar destinations which have well-developed tourism facilities and amenities for their convenience

• most likely to return to the same place again

• prefer mass tourism cs of predictability and routine nature

venturers (unique person)

spending pattern :

• spend money more readily

source of influence :

• guided by their personal judgement rather than authority figures in making travel decisions

preference for travel activities :

• prefer to be spontaneous and have a diversity of activities

• travel alone

• explore less-developed, unique places where they can participate in new experiences and activities even if its less convenient

• often set trends for others

• most likely visit new places each time they travel

• prefer to make heir own travel plans, and often opt for niche tourism

spectrum of personality types