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Agents are missing out on youth opportunities

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European youth travel is increasing but many travel agents and tour operators continue to neglect the market, according to John Seekings, senior partner at Aviation and Tourism International. A report commissioned by the Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations (FIYTO) will demonstrate the increasing economic and social importance of youth travel. Airlines and hotels should enhance travel opportunities for young people by offering youth discounts and loyalty programmes.

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An American evangelical pilgrimage to Israel: A case study on politics and triangulation

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The political dimensions of American evangelical pilgrimages to Israel are examined using the data triangulation methodological technique. Based on data, insights are provided into how pilgrims use tourism to promote their theological visions that have political ramifications to the host country, and how the political circumstances in the state of Israel foster a significant relationship between an extreme right party from Israel and the pilgrims.

United States, Political aspects, Israeli foreign relations, Evangelicalism

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Perceived risk and the non-institutionalized tourist role: the case of Israeli student ex-backpackers

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A study attempts to examine the risk perceptions of backpacking through a study of Israeli student ex-backpackers. The results conclude that backpacking is becoming more institutionalized and the risk varies from individual to individual.

Consumer Behavior, Youth, Evaluation, Behavior, Teenagers, Risk-taking (Psychology), Risk taking, Backpacking, Consumer behaviour

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