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Abstract

This research examined the push-motives driving domestic rural tourism amongst senior travellers. An understanding of this is essential to stimulate rural tourism and to redistribute visitors from high volume destinations to other locations. Applying the push-pull framework, an online survey of Australians aged over 50 was conducted. Participants were asked where they went and what motivated their trip. Based on the trip pattern followed, two rural trip segments were identified - those who preferred the east-coast (Eastern Staters), and those who did not have a geographic preference but travelled to remote destinations (Aussie Roundabouts). Rural travel was found to be driven by three motives, however, their influence differed based on the trip pattern. Eastern Staters were pushed to relax and escape, and experience novelty and adventure. Aussie Roundabouts travelled for a romantic getaway.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Lewis, C and D'Alessandro, S
Keywords:	domestic tourism, rural tourist, senior travel, travel motives, rural travel motives, push-factors
Journal or Publication Title:	Tourism Management Perspectives
Publisher:	Elsevier BV
ISSN:	2211-9736
DOI / ID Number:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2019.100574
Copyright Information:	Copyright 2019 Elsevier Ltd.
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: D'Alessandro, S
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