Unveiling astrotourists’ profiles. Activities, motivations, economic and social benefits and experiences

This research aims to determine the variations that occur in the socio-demographic profile (gender, age, educational level and income) of the visitor interested in astrotourism based on some questions about the activities they carry out related to astronomy, motivations, economic and social benefits...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Solano Sánchez, Miguel Ángel, Aja Valle, Jaime, Arteaga Sánchez, Rocío, López Guzmán, Tomás
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Huelva (UHU)
Repositorio:Arias Montano. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ariasmontano.uhu.es:10272/24254
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10272/24254
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Astrotourism
Astronomical Tourism
Astrotourist
Stars
Artificial Neural Networks
Multilayer Perceptron
Perceptrón multicapa
Astroturismo
Turismo astronómico
Astroturista
Estrellas
Redes neuronales artificiales
5312.90 Economía Sectorial: Turismo
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Sumario:This research aims to determine the variations that occur in the socio-demographic profile (gender, age, educational level and income) of the visitor interested in astrotourism based on some questions about the activities they carry out related to astronomy, motivations, economic and social benefits and the assessment of experiences about astrotourism through data gathered by a questionnaire. An artificial neural network is developed to generate potential “identikits” or estimated profiles of astrotourists based on the replies incorporated into the model and easily customisable by the researcher, which is especially useful in developing products and services adapted to astrotourism