Classification of Intl Tourist (age & economic status)

The choice of destination that any given tourist will visit is going to be very much influenced by their purpose visit.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In a paragraph, write 3 differences between 'Backpackers' and 'Youth Market' tourists.

DINKY stands for D___ I___ N___ K___ Y___

Tourists between 45 and 55 of age,

• Backpackers

• DINKY

• Empty Nesters

• Grey Market/Boomers

• Youth Market

They are used to travelling and like to 'party' in destinations with a varied nightlife

• Backpackers

• DINKY

• Empty Nesters

• Grey Market/Boomers

• Youth Market

They are now retired and have disposable income from their pension and savings.

• Backpackers

• DINKY

• Empty Nesters

• Grey Market/Boomers

• Youth Market

They are parents whose children have left the family home.

• Backpackers

• DINKY

• Empty Nesters

• Grey Market/Boomers

• Youth Market

They are younger couples, between 25 and 35 years of age, having no children.

• Backpackers

• DINKY

• Empty Nesters

• Grey Market/Boomers

• Youth Market

They are relatively affluent

• Backpackers

• DINKY

• Empty Nesters

• Grey Market/Boomers

• Youth Market

They consider themselves travellers not tourists.

• Backpackers

• DINKY

• Empty Nesters

• Grey Market/Boomers

• Youth Market