Tourist Accommodation Choices in Nature-Based Destinations: The Case of Geotourism Destination Kras/Carso

Dejan Paliska () and Gorazd Sedmak
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Dejan Paliska: Faculty of Tourism Studies—Turistica, University of Primorska, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
Gorazd Sedmak: Faculty of Tourism Studies—Turistica, University of Primorska, 6000 Koper, Slovenia

Tourism and Hospitality, 2025, vol. 6, issue 2, 1-15

Abstract: This paper explores the relationship between accommodation choices and visitor interests, and characteristics in the emerging cross-border Karst Geopark, a geologically rich nature-based destination. It examines how demographics, interests, and activity preferences influence lodging decisions. Findings indicate that older visitors, women, and repeat tourists favor agritourism, whereas first-time and cross-border travelers prefer private rooms for greater flexibility. Additionally, interests in geotourism and cycling significantly shape accommodation preferences. The study highlights the need for destination managers and accommodation providers to tailor offerings to visitor expectations, enhancing tourism benefits. Methodological limitations, including sample imbalance and overlooked external factors, are discussed, with recommendations for future research to refine predictive models and incorporate supply-side attributes. These insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers and tourism stakeholders in developing targeted, sustainable accommodation strategies.

Keywords: geotourism; accommodation choice; interests; market segmentation; nature-based destinations; Firth’s bias correction method (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Z3 Z30 Z31 Z32 Z33 Z38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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