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Exploration Versus Acquisition: A Comparison of First-Time and Repeat Visitors
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This article reports on a study of the motives for visiting and intended activities of first-time and repeat pleasure tourists to Hong Kong. The study revealed significant differences in motivation that resulted in the intention to participate in different activities. First-time visitors were motivated to visit Hong Kong to explore, while repeat visitors came to consume. First-time visitors intended to participate in a wide range of geographically dispersed activities, while repeat visitors intended to shop, dine, and spend time with family and friends.
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- Lau, A. L. S., & McKercher, B.
- Venue
- Journal of Travel Research
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2004-02
- Volume
- 42
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 279-285
- ISSN
- 0047-2875 (ISSN-L)
- 1552-6763
- OpenAlex
- W2128547968
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- 408
- References
- 19
- FWCI
- 27.86
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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