The distribution mix for tourism attractions in Rotorua, New Zealand

Journal of Travel Research

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 250-258

  Pearce, Douglas G ^a   Tan, Raewyn ^a  

^a VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Attractions; Direct sales; Distribution channels; Distribution mix; Intermediaries

Indexed keywords

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT; TOURISM ECONOMICS; TOURISM MARKET; TOURIST ATTRACTION;

AUSTRALASIA; BAY OF PLENTY; NEW ZEALAND; NORTH ISLAND; ROTORUA;

EID: 33646272438     PISSN: 00472875     EISSN: 15526763     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0047287505279008     Document Type: Article

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