Identifying self-drive tourists' main routes, motivations and decision-making in Peninsular Malaysia
This study explores the under-researched domain of self-drive tourism in rural and developing regions, focusing on the Asia-Pacific, particularly Peninsular Malaysia. The primary objective is to enhance understanding of self-drive tourism dynamics in this region by examining aspects such as routes,...
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| description | This study explores the under-researched domain of self-drive tourism in rural and developing regions, focusing on the Asia-Pacific, particularly Peninsular Malaysia. The primary objective is to enhance understanding of self-drive tourism dynamics in this region by examining aspects such as routes, motivations, and decision-making processes. Using an exploratory qualitative approach, interviews were conducted with key stakeholders from car rental companies and international self-drive tourists. Findings highlight main circular routes, popular stopovers, and key attractions. Additionally, three motivational dimensions emerged: experiential (emotional benefits), functional (spatial and service aspects), and attractions-based (aesthetic, cultural, and nature-related interests). The study also reveals the central role of recommendations from personal networks and digital platforms in tourists' decision-making. Contrary to prior literature, pre-trip planning proves crucial in route setting and stopover choices, challenging the notion of spontaneity often linked to self-drive tourists. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2cf6cd5c37934161bae3c0b4a6f094bd2025-08-20T02:30:55ZengElsevierAnnals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights2666-95792025-05-016110018010.1016/j.annale.2025.100180Identifying self-drive tourists' main routes, motivations and decision-making in Peninsular MalaysiaNadzirah Hosen0Isabel Paulino1Amran Hamzah2Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Corresponding author.Department of Organisation, Business Management and Product Design, Faculty of Tourism, University of Girona, 17004 Girona, SpainDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, MalaysiaThis study explores the under-researched domain of self-drive tourism in rural and developing regions, focusing on the Asia-Pacific, particularly Peninsular Malaysia. The primary objective is to enhance understanding of self-drive tourism dynamics in this region by examining aspects such as routes, motivations, and decision-making processes. Using an exploratory qualitative approach, interviews were conducted with key stakeholders from car rental companies and international self-drive tourists. Findings highlight main circular routes, popular stopovers, and key attractions. Additionally, three motivational dimensions emerged: experiential (emotional benefits), functional (spatial and service aspects), and attractions-based (aesthetic, cultural, and nature-related interests). The study also reveals the central role of recommendations from personal networks and digital platforms in tourists' decision-making. Contrary to prior literature, pre-trip planning proves crucial in route setting and stopover choices, challenging the notion of spontaneity often linked to self-drive tourists.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666957925000151Self-drive tourismTourist behaviorTourist motivationTouring routesPush and pull factorsDecision-making in tourism |
| spellingShingle | Nadzirah Hosen Isabel Paulino Amran Hamzah Identifying self-drive tourists' main routes, motivations and decision-making in Peninsular Malaysia Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights Self-drive tourism Tourist behavior Tourist motivation Touring routes Push and pull factors Decision-making in tourism |
| title | Identifying self-drive tourists' main routes, motivations and decision-making in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_full | Identifying self-drive tourists' main routes, motivations and decision-making in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Identifying self-drive tourists' main routes, motivations and decision-making in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Identifying self-drive tourists' main routes, motivations and decision-making in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_short | Identifying self-drive tourists' main routes, motivations and decision-making in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_sort | identifying self drive tourists main routes motivations and decision making in peninsular malaysia |
| topic | Self-drive tourism Tourist behavior Tourist motivation Touring routes Push and pull factors Decision-making in tourism |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666957925000151 |
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