Critically evaluate whether studying time, income and transport provides an adequate insight into understanding tourism demand linked to family holidays

Critically evaluate whether studying time, income and transport provides an adequate insight into understanding tourism demand linked to family holidays. Utilise examples to illustrate points made
Reading – to start the process!

Core text: Tourism. Principles and Practice, Tourism Demand – fourth or fifth edition.

Bronner, F., and R. de Hoog. (2008). “Agreement and disagreement in family vacation decision-making”. Tourism Management, 29: 967-979.

Decrop, A., and D. Snelders. (2004). “Planning the summer vacation. An adaptable process”. Annals of Tourism Research, 31(4): 1008-1030.
Hunter-Jones, P. (2014). “Changing family structures and childhood socialisation: a study of leisure consumption”. Journal of Marketing Management, 30:1533-1553.
Kang, S. K., and C.H.C. Hsu. (2005). “Dyadic consensus on family vacation destination selection”. Tourism Management, 26(4): 571-582.
Kozak, M. (2010). “Holiday taking decisions – the role of spouses”. Tourism Management, 31(4): 489-494.
Page, S and Connell, J. (2014) Tourism. A Modern Synthesis.Cengage, 4th Edn. Chapter 3.
Thornton, P., Shaw, G., and A. Williams. (1997). “Tourist group holiday decision-making and behaviour: the influence of children”. Tourism Management, 18(5): 287-297.

Remember alongside the recommended reading list for the module we have access to excellent journal coverage. I would encourage you to consider articles published in:

• Tourism Management

• Annals of Tourism Research
• Journal of Travel Research

• Journal of Sustainable Tourism

• International Journal of Tourism Research
• Current Issues in Tourism
This list is by no means exhaustive. Indeed there is no shortage of literature in this area. Use it to simply start the assignment process