- Journal of Travel and Tourism Research
- Volume:24 Issue:24
- Influence of Socio-Economic and Tripography Variables on Mudumalai Wildlife Tourism
Influence of Socio-Economic and Tripography Variables on Mudumalai Wildlife Tourism
Authors : Sadanandam Ariyaputhiri, Arokiaraj David, Rajesh Ramasamy, Sherry Abraham
Pages : 67-85
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Publication Date : 2024-07-01
Article Type : Other Papers
Abstract :This study aims to investigate the factors influencing tourist visits to Mudumalai and explore the differences in opinion among various demographic and tripographic variables affecting wildlife tourism. The study focuses on factors such as jeep/elephant safari, animal watching/sighting, mountain scenery, wildlife watching, visiting elephant camps, bird watching, and museum visits. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire from Mudumalai tourists, with 400 finalized samples for analysis. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests, and one-way ANOVA were employed for data analysis. The findings provide insights into the demographic and tripographic characteristics of Mudumalai tourists, informing strategies to enhance the tourism experience and cater to diverse needs.Keywords : Socio Economic variables, Tripography variables, Mudumalai, Wildlife Tourism
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