Tourism Destination Management Strategy for Young Children: Willingness to Pay for Child-Friendly Tourism Facilities and Services at a Heritage Site

A study at Hwaseong Fortress reveals that families with young children are willing to pay for child-friendly tourism facilities and services, prioritizing specialized courses, rest areas, restrooms, and rides. The research used choice experiments (CE) involving 374 participants and 1870 scenarios to assess preferences for these amenities, highlighting the importance of health, hygiene, and comfort in tourism destination management. This finding underscores the need for heritage sites to cater to families with young children, ensuring accessibility and enhancing their experience.

Song, H., Park, C., & Kim, M. (2020). Tourism Destination Management Strategy for Young Children: Willingness to Pay for Child-Friendly Tourism Facilities and Services at a Heritage Site. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(19), 7100. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17197100