Nov10
Hiking: the most preferred adventure activity
on November 10th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
(February 2008). Outgoing tourism market research (statistics, needs, other useful information) Part II. “B S C” LLC, Armenia.
(August 2007). Geographic and Activity-based Market Research for Armenia Tourism: Volume 2. Nathan Associates, Inc.
This report reviewed activity-based market for adventure travel. The author highlighted the following facts about the hiking segment:
- Popularity of hiking is rising.
- A little information is available on the global hiking market.
- The most popular activity among Americans is daylong hiking trips. In 2005-2006, more than 17% travelers preferred same-day hiking tours.
- Average age of theU.S.hiker is 43 years.
- Approximately 23% Canadian travelers enjoyed hiking tours during 2005-2006.
- Average age of the Canadian hiker is 39 years.
- Internet is a popular source of hiking information.
Read the full report to know about other adventure activities.
