Table 9 Segment characteristics

Division Nature seeking responsible tourist (n=114) Passive nature seeking tourist (n=143) Nature & cohesion seeking responsible tourist (n=177)
Ecotourism motivation Learning nature Passive (Compared to the other segments, this segment has no outstanding motivation while motivation of learning nature is internally high.) Learning nature / Cohesive
Attitudes towards tourist responsible behavior High Medium High
Social demographic characteristics Female (58%) 40’∼50’s Married (76%) Male (52%) 20’∼30’∼40’∼60’s Married (73%) Female (63%) 40’∼50’s Married (86%)
Travel characteristics One day (89%) Family/relatives (50%) One day (77%) Friends/colleagues (49%) One day (87%) Friends/colleagues (53%)
Satisfaction General satisfaction is medium Satisfaction in programs is the lowest General satisfaction is medium Satisfaction in programs is the lowest General satisfaction is the highest Satisfaction in programs is the lowest