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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Welcome to the New Tradition Where we are & Where we are heading to Xinyi (Lisa) Qian, Ph.D. Tourism Specialist, Tourism Center, University of Minnesota MRCA Fall Conference, Oct 23, 2013
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. OUTLINE An overview Important market segments for Minnesota Three trends in travel The changing demographics The environment
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
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IMPORTANT MARKET SEGMENTS for MINNESOTA CULTURAL EXPLORERS & SPONTANEOUS ADVENTURERS
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 6 TYPES OF VISITORS Sun seekers Guided guys Spontaneous adventurers Thrifty traditionalists Family folks Cultural explorers
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. WHY? Greatest potential: –Interest in travel to MN: ≥75% –Likelihood of travelling to MN: >50% –Highest average spending on leisure travel in the past twelve months –Most likely to spend MORE on travel in the following year
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. GENDER Cultural explorers: 66% Spontaneous adventurers: 53%
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. AGE
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Both segments—slightly more likely to:
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. HOUSEHOLD Compared to the survey participants as a whole: Cultural explorers Income Slightly more likely to have $100K - %149K Parental status Much less likely to have kids under 18 Spontaneous adventurers Much more likely to have $150K+ Slightly more likely to have kids aged 11-17
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. APPROACHES TO TRAVEL Cultural explorersSpontaneous adventurers A perfect vacation: Travelling with my significant other Consider themselves adventurous when travelling Vacation as a time to bond as a family Attracted to historical sites and places Splurging on travel Looking for quality
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. WHAT THEY LOOK FOR WHEN TRAVEL Cultural explorers: –Want to be entertained & enriched Spontaneous adventurers: –Look to engage in a wide range of experiences –Like to take short getaways “spur-of-the-moment”
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. IMAGE OF MINNESOTA Cultural explorers: A mix of urban & outdoor settings Spontaneous adventurers: Varied & activity-focused Cultural explorers Spontaneous adventurers Driving (self driving tour) 46%45% Hiking/walking in nature 27%35% Strolling around/exploring small towns 33%36% Visiting historic sites 24%28% Fishing/ice fishing 10%20% Camping 6%22%
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. WHERE RESORT IS IN THE PICTURE “MN offers resorts with a variety of activities/amenities” Cultural explorers Spontaneous adventurers Importance ranking5 th / 186 th / 18 Ranking – % respondents describing MN in this way 15 th / 1811 th /18
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. WHERE THEY ARE IN THE DIGITAL WORLD
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. ACTIVITY TIME! Strengths Internal, Have some control Weaknesses Opportunities External, May be beyond control Threats
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 3 TRENDS IN TRAVEL CONNECTIVITY, COMMUNITY, CULTURE
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 3 TRENDS: CONNECTIVITY COMMUNITY CULTURE
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 3 TRENDS: CONNECTIVITY COMMUNITY CULTURE
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 3 TRENDS: CONNECTIVITY COMMUNITY CULTURE
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. THE CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS A FUTURE OF GREATER DIVERSITY
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. America's Changing Demographic Landscape America's Changing Demographic Landscape
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. MINNESOTA
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THE ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES, INVASIVE SPECIES
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. WHO ANSWERED THE QUESTIONS 64.5% open seasonally
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES (1) No attempt? Under consideration? Just beginning? Completed or ongoing? Our property offers a linen reuse option to multiple guest rooms. We install water conserving fixtures such as low-flow showerheads, toilet-tank fill diverters, ands ink aerators. Our housekeeping and engineering departments have an active system to detect and repair leaking toilets, faucets and showerheads. Refillable amenity dispensers are used rather than individual bottles for bathroom amenities.
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES (2) No attempt? Under consideration? Just beginning? Completed or ongoing? Whenever possible, we buy guest amenities in bulk. Bicycles are available for use or for rental. The water-using appliances and equipment, such as ice machines, washing machines, etc. are on a preventative maintenance schedule to ensure maximum efficiency. We use guest room energy management systems that allow a guest to easily turn off all unnecessary electronics when leaving the room (e.g., single-point key card systems).
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AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (1) Disagree or Strongly disagree? Neutral? Agree or Strongly agree? Aquatic invasive species are harmful to Minnesota’s environment. Aquatic invasive species are harmful to Minnesota’s economy. Aquatic invasive species are harmful to Minnesota’s society. Talking to other people about the threats of Aquatic invasive species in Minnesota will help control the invasive population from spreading.
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (2) Disagree or Strongly disagree? Neutral? Agree or Strongly agree? Reporting aquatic invasive species to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will help control the invasive population. Cleaning equipment will help control aquatic invasive species. Not displacing aquatic invasive species will help control the invasive population. Killing aquatic invasive species on my property will help control the invasive population.
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. INVASIVE SPECIES – AQUATIC & PLANT
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RESOURCES: Tourism Center & Our colleagues
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© 2012 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Find us on Twitter-LinkedIn- Facebook Xinyi (Lisa) Qian, Ph.D., Tourism Specialist qianx@umn.eduqianx@umn.edu; tourism@umn.edu A collaboration of the College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences & Extension
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