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The non-consumptive value of selected marine species at Table Mountain National Park: an exploratory study
(University of Pretoria, 2014)
This exploratory study aimed to determine firstly the non-consumptive value of five marine species (whales, the Great White shark, penguins, dolphins and seals) and secondly the socio-demographic and behavioural variables ...
Appraisal of measuring economic impact of sport events
(SA Association for Movement & Leisure Science, 2014)
Sport events are big business, attracting not only a large number of participants, spectators and sponsorships, but also wide media coverage. The hosting of sport events have led to increased rivalry between nations, regions ...
A motivation-based typology of triathletes
(SA Association for Movement & Leisure Science, 2014)
Ironman South Africa is the only Ironman on the African continent which takes place every April in Nelson Mandela Bay (Eastern Cape Province), with nearly 2 000 athletes participating. The purpose of this research was to ...
Influence of infrastructure development on the vegetation community structure of coastal dunes: Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
(Springer Verlag, 2014)
Coastal dunes are increasingly at risk due to pressures deriving from global climate change, sea level rise, recreation and development. The consequences of the “coastal squeeze” in which dunes are placed, such as erosion ...
What makes South African tourism competitive?
(AJHTL, 2015)
Global tourism is constantly increasing, creating fierce competition between tourist destination proponents. Because of this, various researchers have developed models which aim to determine the factors that make destinations ...
Different venues, different experiences: evidence from live music performances
(University of Stellenbosch, 2015)
The purpose of this research was to determine whether visitors who attend the same
live music performance at four different destinations/locations vary and whether
their needs were the same for a memorable visitor ...
What drives bikers to attend a motorcycling event?
(African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2014)
Africa Bike Week, considered South Africa’s premier biking event, attracts large numbers of bikers, especially Harley-Davidson bikers, and bike enthusiasts from across the country. This study investigated these visitors ...
Why does one volunteer in a conservation agency?
(Prof. Ansie Lessing, 2016)
The purpose of this research was to determine the profile and motives of SANParks Honorary Rangers. The key question behind this research is: why do people spend time and their own money to work in national parks? The total ...