Title :
Study of tourists´ attention to marine sports: Attraction importance and performance
Author :
Hsiao-Ming, Chang ; Wu, Hai-Chu ; Tsai, Tsai-Fu
Author_Institution :
Department of Kinesiology Health and Leisure Studies, Chienkuo Technology University, No.1, Chiehshou North Road, Changhua City 500, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Abstract :
This study analyzes how tourists perceive the importance of and satisfaction from marine sports. Analysis found: (a) Tourists´ attraction to marine sports and satisfaction with them (from high level to low) “pleasant summer weather,” “clear water,” “providing water sports facilities and equipment,” “spacious beach,” and “good air quality;” (b) Items still needing improvement remain “unpolluted sea,” “sports facilities,” “professional coach,” “uniqueness, and landscape viewable while taking marine sports activities,” “rich in ecological resources that allow people appreciate the beauty of ecology,” “safety and waters with a clear range division,” and “variety of water activities for people to engage in.”
Keywords :
Educational institutions; Industries; Meteorology; Security; Technological innovation; Water pollution; Water resources; attraction; marine recreation activity; satisfaction; sport tourism;
Conference_Titel :
Innovation Management and Technology Research (ICIMTR), 2012 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Malacca, Malaysia
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0655-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMTR.2012.6236377