Dataset smartphone usage of international tourist behavior

Area of Science:

• Tourism Research
• Behavioral Science
• Data Science

Background:

• Understanding international tourist behavior is crucial for the travel industry.
• Limited data exists on the specific influence of digital media and smartphones on tourist decision-making and in-trip experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a dataset detailing international tourist behavior.
• To analyze factors influencing destination choice, mobile data usage, internet access, social media use, and smartphone behavior during travel.

Main Methods:

• Data collection from international tourists.
• Analysis of tourist demographics.
• Examination of factors affecting destination selection.
• Assessment of mobile data and internet access patterns.
• Study of social media and smartphone usage during travel.

Main Results:

• The dataset covers tourist demographics, destination preferences, mobile data consumption, and internet access methods.
• It includes information on social media platforms used and smartphone behavior while traveling.
• Provides raw data for analyzing media influence on travel planning and in-trip activities.

Conclusions:

• The presented dataset serves as a valuable resource for researchers studying international tourist behavior.
• It enables in-depth analysis of media's role in travel planning and tourist activities.
• The data supports further research into smartphone usage and its impact on the travel experience.