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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
14
Issue
1
Date
1/1/1984

Article Facts

Title
Commercial Recreation and Tourism: A Component Analysis of Customer Satisfaction
DOI
10.2190/DXNG-NK0F-PYG4-01KE
Author
David L. Groves
Pages
93-102
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Commercial Recreation and Tourism: A Component Analysis of Customer Satisfaction

David L. Groves

DOI: 10.2190/DXNG-NK0F-PYG4-01KE

Abstract

Customer satisfaction is a primary element related to profits in commercial recreation. Consumers who are satisfied return and spend additional dollars. The purpose of this article was to explore the potential of a different evaluation system to help developers of tours to improve their programs, services and facilities. This study was conducted on a senior citizen tour into an historical resort area. The approach being used was that instantaneous measures of mood and quality were correlated to an overall index of satisfaction. The data were analyzed using a stepwise regression format and there was a different equation for each of the scheduled components. Results suggest that this type of assessment process helps to improve the design of tours to the point of increasing satisfaction with trips significantly.

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