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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>>
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>>
>>
>>
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>>
>> Communications Executive
>>
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>>
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