DESTINATION ATTRIBUTES AT AJLOUN NATIONAL PARK AS PERCEIVED BY LOCAL EXCURSIONISTS

MOHAMAD AHAMAD AL SHWAYAT, MOHAMAD BADER BADARNEH, ANDREA FEHER

Abstract


This study aims to assess local excursionists' perception towards tourism product at Ajloun National Park in Jordan. It undertakes five determinants; infrastructure, facilities, price, natural attractions, and relaxation. The study used the quantitative approach. For this purpose, 200 questionnaires were distributed, 163 were analyzed.  The results showed that all the five attributes were positively perceived by respondents. However, the most positive perception were towards the relaxation followed by the location.   


Keywords


perception; local excursionist's; Ajloun National Park

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