MOTIVATIONAL SEGMENTATION OF THE GASTRONOMIC TOURIST IN THE CITY OF CÓRDOBA (SPAIN)
Journal Title: GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites - Year 2019, Vol 26, Issue 3
Abstract
The objective is to analyze the motivations of tourists who visit a city with a rich cultural heritage, both architectural and culinary. Based on these motivations, segmentation is carried out. Regarding the methodology, after a factorial analysis and taking the extracted motivational dimensions as reference, the multivariate technique of grouping the cases was used, obtaining four clusters. Findings show that tourists of Córdoba are attracted to gastronomic features in addition to architectural heritage, together forming a cultural product that is highly valued. The article also analyzes neophilia and neophobia.
Authors and Affiliations
Javier JIMÉNEZ-BELTRÁN, Carol JARA-ALBA, Jaime ROLDAN NOGUERAS, Gema GOMEZ-CASERO
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