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Original Articles

Selection Attributes of Travel Products: A Case of Korean Tourists to Japan

Pages 671-686 | Received 31 Mar 2015, Accepted 05 Jan 2016, Published online: 26 May 2016
 

ABSTRACT

This study will analyze the changing Korean tourist market to Japan, the characteristics of tourism products which the tourists consider a priority, and the demographic differences by travel choice attributes. The study measured numbers of visits to Japan, expenditure, duration of visit, area visited, preferred area, and preferred activities. A total of 316 people participated in the questionnaires and 260 samples were used for the analysis. The study suggests approaches for sustainable development of travel products and marketing strategies for the tourist market in Japan.

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Notes on contributors

Kisang Ryu

Kisang Ryu, PhD, is Associate Professor, College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05006, South Korea (E-mail: [email protected]).

Ji-Sook Han

Ji-Sook Han, PhD, is Director, Navi Wellness Tourism Research and Development, Saechang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04168, South Korea (E-mail: [email protected]).

Timothy J. Lee

Timothy J. Lee, PhD, is Professor, Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Beppu 874-8577, Japan (E-mail: [email protected]).

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