Abstract
Based on the increasing popularity of the wellness/spa trend and the growing numbers of inbound tourists to Hong Kong, it is crucial for spa industry experts to understand the ever-changing desires of consumers. The study aims to identify the lifestyle dimensions of international spa visitors to Hong Kong and to profile each segment based on their sociodemographic and travel characteristics. The study adopts a quantitative approach to segmenting international spa visitors in Hong Kong by lifestyle. The results of the lifestyle segmentation revealed five clusters of spa visitors. The segments are “health conscious and intellectual”, “average”, “family focused”, “pleasure oriented”, and “carefree”. It is found that the majority of travelers who visit spas in Hong Kong are health conscious and intellectual. In general, visitors prefer day spas, to visit with their partner or friends, and to enjoy body massage treatments.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 239-258 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Mar 2016 |
Keywords
- Hong Kong
- lifestyle segmentation
- spa-goers
- wellness
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management