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Hindi Journal of Tourism Research & HospitalityISSN: 2324-8807
Melville Saayman Author
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Tourism Marketing, Tourism, Tourism Development, Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism
North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Private Bag- X6001,Potchefstroom 2521, South Africa
Biography
Prof Melville Saayman is currently director of the research focus area TREES (Tourism Research in Economic Environs and Society) formerly known as the Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies, at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) in South Africa. TREES is the leading Tourism research entity in Africa. He served on several boards as a director, including the South African Tourism Board (SATOUR), North-West Parks and Tourism Board, Institute of Environment and Recreation Management, National Zoological Council, South African National Recreation Council (SANREC), North-West Recreation Council (PROREC-NW) and North West Development Corporation.
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Determinants of Spending at two South African Marine National Parks
Author(s): Andrea Saayman and Melville Saayman
Determinants of Spending at two South African Marine National Parks
Despite the rapidly growing number of nature-loving visitors, there is nevertheless stiff competition between nature-based attractions, especially the national parks. However, although many studies of spending behaviour have been done in other tourism fields, using a variety of methods, research on determinants of spending at national parks is sparse. This study identifies determinants of spending at two popular marine parks in South Africa, the Tsitsikamma National Park and the Wilderness National Park. Especially relevant is that the study used multiple methods to identify the determinants and associated tourist preferen... view more»
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