Cruiseship Travel in Alaska: A Profile of Passengers
- 1 October 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Travel Research
- Vol. 24 (2) , 2-8
- https://doi.org/10.1177/004728758502400201
Abstract
The socio-demographic characteristics of Alaskan cruiseship clientele are described. In general these passengers are older, well educated, retired from or employed in a professional capacity, and enjoy a high income. Married couples predominate, but widowed women comprise a large segment.Keywords
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