Meaningful experience perception via traveling

Hello everyone,

 

I’m currently writing my bachelor thesis, researching how do people understand and perceive meaningful experience. This short questionnaire will be a great help for me, so every opinion will be appreciated. Thank you!

The poll results are private

Gender:

Age:

Nationality:

Which source of information/recommendation do you normally use when choosing a traveling destination/attraction? (It is possible to choose more than one answer)

With whom do you usually travel? (It is possible to choose more than one answer)

What type of tourism attraction would you normally choose?

What are the main reasons influencing you to travel?

When choosing an attraction you want it to be:

Highly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Highly disagree
Educative
Informative
Memorable
Involving
Unique

The following statement describes you:

Yes
No
I prefer to choose highly developed "touristy" spots.
I prefer to choose underdeveloped, unexplored destinations.
I prefer to travel to safe places.
I prefer to take risks.
I prefer to plan well before traveling.
I prefer to make the decisions on the spot, while travelling.
I prefer relaxing vacation.
I prefer active vacation that challenges me.
I prefer well-developed guided tours.
I prefer to avoid mass events, concerts and etc.
I like to buy souvenirs that will remind me of the trip I had.
I rarely buy souvenirs, only if it is something truly locally made or authentic.

What would you define as a meaningful experience?

Give examples of unique attractions that can be perceived as a meaningful experience:

Have you ever heard of Randers Tropical Zoo (Randers Regnskov), situated in Denmark?

IF YES, have you visited it?

14. IF NOT, would such an attraction like Randers Tropical Zoo, where customers can interact with animals freely in their natural habitat, interest you? If no, please explain why:

Do you agree with following statements:

Highly agree
Agree
Neautral
Disagree
Highly disagree
I agree to pay more for the attraction that will increase my social status.
I agree to pay more for the unique and authentic attraction
I agree to pay for the attraction that will provide me with experience rather than tangible goods (something I can take home)
I like to pay separately for different parts of the attraction (bus, hotel, tickets, etc.)
I like to choose package deal offers
I am more likely to choose an attraction to visit if they are offering some sort of discounts

While visiting destination/attraction you are paying attention to:

Highly agree
Agree
Neautral
Disagree
Highly disagree
Main attraction
Supplementary attractions
Quality of service
Environment
Fellow tourists