Abstract
The purpose of this study was to create a profile of the adventure traveler’s lifestyles, values and travel motivations. An understanding of the lifestyle and attitudes of today’s adventure traveler can aid tourism marketers in designing messages tailored to this unique target market. Differences and similarities between genders and the age cohorts of Generation Y, Generation X and Baby Boomers were examined. Across the sample most participated in a “traditional” type of sport before migrating to an adventure activity and they also engaged in more than one type of adventure activity.
Across the sample, the participants traveled in order to meet or maintain current relationships. While participating in their adventure sport, females reinforced the desire to be with others while males wanted to gain self-confidence. The participants overall also viewed themselves as conservative in their lifestyles and values. They spend money carefully and do not feel the desire to rebel against things in general. Future research and implications for the resort and commercial recreation industry is presented.
Keywords
surfing, adventure travel
Recommended Citation
Reynolds, Zachariah and Hritz, Nancy M. Dr.
(2013)
"Surfing as adventure travel: Motivations and lifestyles,"
Journal of Tourism Insights:
Vol. 3:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.9707/2328-0824.1024
Available at:
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/jti/vol3/iss1/2