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Park J. et al. (2010), « An investigation of perceptions of social equity and price acceptability judgments for campers in the U.S. national forest »
Résumé / Summary : In spite of the significance of social equity in determining appropriate fee levels for activities such as camping in public nature-tourism resources, there has been little understanding of the mechanisms that (a) influence the debate over scale and (b) the conditions that are used in fee determination. The main objective of this study is to investigate the decision making process that predicts social equity judgments and price acceptability of user fees for activities such as camping in protected areas (including parks) and outcome the variables. In this study of Wasatch-Cache National Forest in northeastern Utah using conjoint analysis the results indicated that the extent of public input was the most prominent predictor of social equity judgment at p < 0.01. The second highest part-worth coefficient was obtained in support of low user fees (a hypothetical scale of $3.00 vs. $8.00). The magnitude of the part-worth coefficients for price acceptability showed that the highest part-worth coefficient was a fee level of $3.00. The next highest part-worth coefficient was in support of revenue being used to maintain the quality of the site. It was also found that that ‘‘extensive public input’’ was an important predictor of social equity.
Mots-clefs / Keywords : Camping, Nature-based tourism, Pricing, Social equity, Price acceptability judgment, Conjoint analysis
Auteurs / Authors : Park Joungkoo, Ellis Gary D., Seongseop Kim Samuel, Prideaux Bruce
Année : 2009
Références / References : Park J. et al. (2010), « An investigation of perceptions of social equity and price acceptability judgments for campers in the U.S. national forest », Tourism Management 31, pp. 202-212
Sources / Lien / Link : http://www.elsevier.com/locate/tourman
KOA (2012), « The leading the way. Brand position. Discussion document »
Résumé / Summary : It is essential to the future success and valuation of KOA campgrounds that each continue to adapt to the major trends impacting campground selection and preference. KOA can attribute much of its 50 years of progress and leadership in the outdoor hospitality sector to responding to the expectations and needs of its guests.
Campers at the original KOA campground in Billings, Montana, were surveyed by founder, Dave Drum, and today we are among hospitality leaders in our comprehensive use of guest feedback for ongoing improvements and performance ratings. Our Mission of creating “happy campers that recommend KOA to friends and family” is at the heart of our guest driven marketing and operations.
But unlike the campground selection process of 1962, today’s campers have endless ways to evaluate campgrounds and everything else prior to making a choice. Ratings, blogs, camper reviews, travel websites, Facebook and Twitter postings, and so much more in the social media space now provide advance knowledge about a potential investment of our money and/or time.
What’s more, the economic challenges that exist and the battle to fi nd leisure and family time have made these investments more precious. Today’s camper wants the perfect campsite, weather, staff , and wants us to know their names and preferences. It has also become an experience driven economy that means campers are putting more value on the overall hospitality, activities or adventure that you provide.
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Auteurs / Authors : Kampgrounds of America, KOA
Année : 2012
Références / References : Kampgrounds of America, Inc. PO box 30588, Billings, MT 59114-0558
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The Coleman Company, Kampgrounds of America, The Outdoor Foundation (2012), « American Camper Report, Special Report on Camping »
Résumé / Summary : Camping is a true American tradition, and it is gaining in popularity. This 59-page American Camper Report provides detailed data and analysis on camping trends throughout the United States. The report presents information on overall participation, preferences, buying behavior and the future of camping. For the first time in the history of this report, people within the camping industry share the trends that they are seeing in the field. Another new addition, the report takes an in-depth look at Hispanic American campers to examine this growing minority’s unique motivations, preferences and barriers.
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Auteurs / Authors : The Coleman Company, Kampgrounds of America, The Outdoor Foundation
Année : 2012
Références / References : The Coleman Company, Kampgrounds of America, The Outdoor Foundation (2012), « American Camper Report, Special Report on Camping », 64 pages
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Caldicott, Rodney W. & Scherrer, Pascal (2013) « The Life Cycle of Caravan Parks in Australia: the case of northern New South Wales »
Résumé / Summary : The caravan park sub-sector of the Australian tourism accommodation industry provides at least half of the national tourism bed capacity, and in 2009 generated over A$1.1 billion in annual takings. However, the number of parks and park capacity is in decline nationally while both international and domestic demand for the drive-tourism experience is growing. This sets a trend towards an accommodation facilities shortage for the caravanning sector and exposes its vulnerability. This paper uses a case study of caravan parks in the Tweed Shire, New South Wales, Australia, to examine the life-cycle pattern of these parks as a discrete unit of tourist area development and to consider the sector’s future. The sector’s history is framed within Butler’s (Canadian geographer 24(1): 5!12 (1980)) concept of the tourist area life cycle (TALC). The historical data demonstrate the urban and market change that has occurred around and within caravan parks of this coastal region over almost two centuries. The pattern of caravan park development and evolution conformed to the involvement, exploration, development,
consolidation and stagnation stages of the TALC. In 2011, caravan parks in the Tweed region were at a critical tipping point with potential for either decline or rejuvenation.
Mots-clefs / Keywords : Coastal tourism; caravanning; tourist area life cycle; recreational vehicle; rejuvenation
Auteurs / Authors : Caldicott Rodney W. & Scherrer Pascal
Année : 2013
Références / References : Rodney W. Caldicott & Pascal Scherrer (2013), « The Life Cycle of Caravan Parks in Australia: the case of northern New South Wales », Australian Geographer, 44:1, pp.63-80
Sources / Lien / Link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00049182.2013.765348
Womble and Studebaker (1981), « Crowding in a National Park Campground. Katmai National Monument in alaska »
Résumé / Summary : There is a belief among managers of recreational areas that as the number of visitors increases, visitors will begin to feel crowded, and consequently their enjoyment will diminish. This belief was examined in a study of campgrounds users at the Katmai Natonal Monument in Alaska. It was learned that the relationship between crowding and density was mediated by personal factors. (i.e., preference and expectation for density) and structural factors (i.e., spatial arrangement of camping parties, social behavior of campers, and the relationship between physical capacity of campground facilities and demand for their use). This means that managers have a variety of options to control whether or not visitors feel crowded, other than relationing policies (i.e., limiting density).
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Auteurs / Authors : Womble Peter and Studebaker Stacy
Année : 1981
Références / References : Womble Peter and Studebaker Stacy (1981), « Crowding in a National Park Campground. Katmai National Monument in alaska », Environment and Behavior, vol. 13, No 5, pp 557-573
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Lewis (nc), « Sustainable camping at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia : overcoming methodological challenges »
Résumé / Summary : This paper outlines issues relating to campsite assesment along the Ningaloo coastline, Western Australia. A solution to methodological challenges, through the utilisation of both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques are suggested. The Ningaloo coastline is gaining popularity as a remote camping destination in Western Australia. Camping activities in this semi-arid environment are largely unrestricted, and gradual environmental degradation is observable in many locations. The following factors make the Ningaloo camping experience unique within Australia: A remote, semi-arid environment; multiple management/ownership of land; off-road vehicle accessibility to campsites; elaborate camp set-ups (often with a campervan and four-wheel drive); and the long average length of stay (47 days). Existing literature largely focuses on camping impacts within a wilderness environment, with short visitor stays, pedestrian-only access and a single management regime.
This research will undertake an initial environmental assessment of sample campsites within different locations along the Ningaloo coast. Campers’ daily activities, resource (water, energy) use and waste production will also be determined. This research is highly significant from a local and regional perspective, given government plans to develop multiple camping ‘nodes’ along the Ningaloo coast by 2015. The data will therefore contribute to a stronger understanding of campsite sustainability, with regard to campsite placement and facilities. This research will also address information gaps within the field of recreation ecology.
Mots-clefs / Keywords : Australia, environmental impacts, methods, Ningaloo, recreation
Auteurs / Authors : A.R. Lewis
Année : nc
Références / References : Lewis (nc), « Sustainable camping at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia : overcoming methodological challenges », MMV4 proceedings – Management
Sources / Lien / Link : A.R. Lewis is with Curtin University and the Australian, Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organisation (CSIRO). E-mail: annarlewis@hotmail.com
Clark & al. (2009), « Values, Behavior, and Conflict in Modern Camping Culture »
Résumé / Summary : Research findings suggest that campers and managers subscribe to similar goals associated with camping, but they disagree about the types of activities appropriate to attaining those goals. In addition, there seem to be important differences in the way both groups perceive behavioral problems in campgrounds. Campers express less concern than managers about problems such as vandalism, theft, and nuisance behaviors. These differences are thought to be attributed to the social goals and urban behavior patterns of campers compared to the more traditional, natural environment-oriented expectations for camping behavior held by recreation managers. Certain changes in recreation user populations and in the organization of public campgrounds are discussed in relation to behavior problems. A strategy is recommended to avert problems inherent in continued change in the camping scene.
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Auteurs / Authors : Clark, Roger N; Hendee, John C; Campbell, Frederick L.
Année : 2009
Références / References : Clark & al. (2009), « Values, Behavior, and Conflict in Modern Camping Culture », Journal of Leisure Research 41. 3 (Third Quarter 2009): 377-393
Sources / Lien / Link : ProQuest
Government of the Northwest Territories (2008), « Exploring Attitudes towards Camping, Recreation and Parks among Canada’s Growing Immigrant Populations »
Résumé / Summary : As seen in general population research conducted for other Ipsos Reid’s clients on places such as Northern Ontario, cultural attitudes towards a traditional Canadian wilderness experience, be it camping and/or visiting parks tends to be derived from two distinct thought processes:
- The Rational – usually based on reason, experience and tangible and/or physical attributes.
- The Emotional – usually based on perception and feel and articulated as a state-of-mind rather than a relationship with a particular event of place.
Overall, these two distinct thought processes tend to fit into decidedly positive and negative perceptions.
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Auteurs / Authors : IPSOS Reid Public Affairs
Année : 2008
Références / References : Government of the Northwest Territories (2008), « Exploring Attitudes towards Camping, Recreation and Parks among Canada’s Growing Immigrant Populations », IPSOS Reid Public Affairs
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TNS Canadian Fact (2009), « Quantitative study of attitures toward Camping, recreation and parks among Canada’s immigrant population »
Résumé / Summary : The composition of the Canadian population is changing rapidly with baby boomers approaching retirement and immigration primarily driving population growth. More than 200,000 immigrants move to Canada each year currently, up from an average of 125,000 annually during the 1980s. Immigration is an increasingly important component of net population growth in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, immigration represents close to 70% of current population growth, up dramatically from the mid 1970s when less than 20% of population growth was attributable to immigration.
The make-up of Canada’s immigrants has also changed in recent years with the majority coming from Asia rather than Europe. The top origin countries among Canadian immigrants between 2001 and 2006 were China (155,000), India (129,000) and the Philippines (78,000). Eighty percent of all recent immigrants choose to settle in Canada’s five largest urban centres. The changing make-up of the Canadian population, particularly in urban areas, impacts many government services including parks and recreation. Statistics from across Canada show park visitation is holding steady or is on the decline. Thus, encouraging new Canadians to visit parks and wilderness areas is a focus for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Tourism BC, and Ontario Parks (referred to the Partners in this report). These organizations funded a qualitative study, “Exploring Attitudes toward Camping, Recreation, and Parks among Canada’s Growing Immigrant Population – Phase 1” in 2008. This research provided valuable insights into immigrants’ attitudes about camping, recreation, and parks.
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Auteurs / Authors : TNS Canadian Facts
Année : 2009
Références / References : TNS Canadian Fact (2009), « Quantitative study of attitures toward Camping, recreation and parks among Canada »s immigrant population », Government of the NWT Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment – Tourism Division and Partners – R1432/MA/DG
Sources / Lien / Link : infocanada@tns-global.com – http://www.tns-global.com
Mésini (2011), « Quelle reconnaissance de l’habitat léger, mobile et éphémère »
Résumé / Summary : Quelle reconnaissance de l’habitat léger, mobile et éphémère ? Implant.s en milieu rural, les habitats légers offrent un mode de vie alternatif . la maison individuelle, . la carence de logement social et . l’inadaptation de l’habitat d’urgence, dans un contexte prégnant de crises .conomique, sociale et .cologique. Dans un premier temps, nous présenterons des associations de cr.ation r.cente, mobilis.es sur la d.fense et la promotion de ces modes d’habitats, . travers une définition endogne de leurs statuts, de leurs objets et des t.moignages de leurs membres. Nous verrons qu’au-del. des dynamiques d’auto et d’.construction, les expériences privil.gient l’autonomie globale d’individus-acteurs, participant largement d’une relocalisation d’activit.s pluriculturelles dans des territoires en d.prise. . bien des .gards, les aménagements et constructions r.alis.s sont le produit de savoirs vernaculaires, d’une architecture . de cueillette ., d’une technique multiséculaire mais aussi de mat.riaux locaux, qui réenchérissent le passé dans le futur. Dans un second temps, nous objectiverons les conflits politiques et juridiques portant sur l’interprétation et l’application de la l.gislation sur l’habitat HLL et RML, en raison de l’amalgame dans l’application de r.gles d’urbanisme, de protection de la nature, de viabilité, de salubrité, de sécurité et d’ordre public. Enfin, nous montrerons qu’en raison des imprécisions et lacunes du droit positif, les juges sont enclins . mobiliser la lettre ou l’esprit des lois, en faisant parfois appel . des sources autonomes du droit.
Abstract : How do we acknowledge lightweight, mobile and temporary housing ? Implanted in rural areas, lightweight housing and mobile housing, offer an alternative lifestyle to individual housing, and are sometimes an answer to the lack or inadequacy of social housing and emergency accommodation, in a context of heavy economic, social and ecological crises. At first, I shall briefly present a few recent associations, which promote and defend these new ways of living, through an emic definition of their status, and the words of their members. We shall see that through this type of housing, the actors’ global autonomy is increased, and participates widely in relocating multisecular activities in impoverished areas. In many respects, planning and constructions which are thus realized are the result of a vernacular knowledge, an architecture fit for “gatherers”, taking source in ancient techne which encourages the use of local materials, and re-entwines past and future. Secondly, we shall bring to light political and legal conflicts concerning the interpretation of the law with regard to light and mobile shelter, as well as the confusion, within the administrations, in the application of rules concerning town planning, nature protection, viability, health requirements, safety and law and order. Finally, we shall show that because of lack of precision or certain loop holes in the substantive law, judges refer either literally to the law or to its intention, and sometimes have to base their judgment on autonomous sources of law.
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Habitats l.gers, mobiles et r.versibles, associations, alternatives, r.gime juridique, judiciarisation, droit . l’exprimentation, expulsion
Mobil and reversible homes, associations, alternatives, legal framework, judicialisation, right to experiment, expulsion
Auteurs / Authors : Béatrice Mésini
Année : 2011
Références / References : Béatrice Mésini, « Quelle reconnaissance de l’habitat léger, mobile et éphémère ? », Techniques & Culture [En ligne], 56-2011/1 | 2011, mis en ligne le 30 novembre 2011, Consulté le 07 juin 2012.
Sources / Lien / Link : URL : http://tc.revues.org/5742
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