A Comparison of Residential and Visitor Attitudes Toward Experiential Impacts, Environmental Conditions and Management Strategies on the Delaware Inland Bays

Authors

Andrew Holdnak, Western Illinois University
Ellen B. Drogin, University of Maryland
Alan R. Graefe, Pennsylvania State University
James M. Falk, University of Delaware

Abstract

This paper compares different attitudes toward experiential impacts on boating, environmental conditions, and proposed management strategies held by permanent residents, seasonal residents and seasonal visitors to the Delaware Inland Bays. The study found variation in opinions held by each group indicating the tourism manager should collect information from all groups before developing policy. Additionally, the manager should understand the varying impacts on boater satisfaction depending upon conditions.

Recommended Citation

Holdnak, Andrew; Drogin, Ellen B.; Graefe, Alan R.; and Falk, James M. (1993) "A Comparison of Residential and Visitor Attitudes Toward Experiential Impacts, Environmental Conditions and Management Strategies on the Delaware Inland Bays," Visions in Leisure and Business: Vol. 12: No. 3, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/visions/vol12/iss3/3