Indeed they do - but think back to 2002 and what was available then.
> How many of today's sources were around then (Twitter was not for
a > start!)?
2010/1/25 Laurie Knight <>
It is an interesting study Stephen, but it appears to be very dated
> - the survey was undertaken in 2002-03.
I found the following paragraph (page 39) interesting:
"QTTC (1998) found the strongest markets for bird-watching tourism >
destinations to be word of mouth and bird-watching magazines (e.g. >
‘Wingspan’, ‘The Bird Observer’). ‘Twitchers’ in particular appeared
> to seek information from these, rather than more traditional
sources > such as travel agents, travel books or tour operators.
‘Twitchers’ > were also more likely to use the Internet for such
information, the > Americans showing a greater tendency than British
for doing so. Our > own study supported the importance of word of
mouth and information > (presumably including publications) from
natural history > organisations, but suggested the Internet was not
well used, either > by ‘dedicated birders’ or by others. It is
possible American bird-> watchers use the Internet for birding sites
more frequently than > Australians and other nationalities included
in our survey."
I think twitchers make very extensive use of the net ...
Regards, Laurie.
On 20/01/2010, at 2:43 PM, Stephen Ambrose wrote:
The following report on the practices, needs and attitudes of bird->
watching
tourists in Australia has just been released and may be of interest to
Birding-aussers.
Stephen Ambrose
Ryde, NSW
From: Samantha Kume
Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2010 3:14 PM
To: Samantha Kume
Subject: STCRC Tourism Research Release - Bird Watching Tourists
Good Afternoon,
The Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre has just released
research exploring bird-watching tourism in Australia. The research -
Practices, needs and attitudes of bird-watching tourists in Australia
included an extensive survey of national and international bird->
watchers.
Tour operators and accommodation providers who support this niche >
tourism
sector also contributed to the research.
The report has delivered a more comprehensive overview of bird->
watching
tourism in Australia by:
* Investigating the diversity and common features amongst
bird-watching tourists
* Determining what bird-watchers most want to see and do in >
Australia
* Investigating the role of the tourism industry in bird->
watching
* Investigating bird-watchers' opinions and practices in >
relation to
conservation
Researchers have presented 18 key findings which will be of interest
> to
bird-watching tourism destinations, tourism operators and niche >
tourism
government departments.
To view the full report please click on the image below
<http://www.crctourism.com.au/BookShop/BookDetail.aspx?d=687>
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