Travel Behavior of International Students at a University in Japan: A Comparison of Chinese and Non-Chinese Students

作者: Yaoxuan Shi , Tomoaki Nakatani , Takahiro Sajiki , Daisuke Sawauchi , Yasutaka Yamamoto

DOI: 10.1080/19388160903586596

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摘要: The purpose of this study is to investigate the travel behavior international students. Specifically, it examine differences between two groups students: Chinese and non-Chinese. A mail survey students at a university in Japan was conducted. overall results indicated that tended visit destinations within day-trip distance. statistical test showed rarely used booking services for car rentals preferred stay tourist hotels; public media major source information them. non-Chinese students, on other hand, lodging campgrounds/cottages rely word-of-mouth recommendations their friends.

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