Chinese and Australian tourists' attitudes to nature, animals and environmental issues: Implications for the design of nature-based tourism experiences

Jan Packer, Roy Ballantyne and Karen Hughes

Tourism Management, 2014, vol. 44, issue C, 101-107

Abstract: This study investigated the differences and similarities between Chinese and Australian visitors' attitudes toward nature, animals and environmental issues, in order to inform the design of visitor experiences and interpretive programs that address the needs and interests of Chinese visitors to Australia. Questionnaires were completed by a total of 267 Chinese and 258 Australian visitors to a nature-based island resort in Queensland, Australia. Results indicate that Chinese visitors had a greater sense of connection with, but more anthropocentric view of nature than Australian visitors; had less experience with, and a greater fear or dislike of animals; and were more aware of, interested in, and concerned about environmental issues. Recommendations are made for the design of interpretive experiences that are relevant and effective for Chinese visitors.

Keywords: Chinese tourists; Australian tourists; Environmental attitudes; Nature-based tourism; Interpretation; Visitor experiences (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2014.02.013

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