QUESTIONNAIRE ON

“Preference of Indian Tourists towards Overseas traveling & Domestic tourism”

Dear All!

We are conducting a research study on preference of Indian’s (Delhi, Punjab and Haryana region)
towards overseas travelling and domestic tourism. Further, we wish to understand your perception
about India as a holiday destination vis-a-vis Overseas destination. We seek your cooperation for
this academic endeavour and assure that the information shall be kept confidential and used only for
academic purposes.

Suman Madan
(Researcher)

Personal Information:-

Name______________ Age_____ Location__________

Occupation____________ Annual Income_________________

Section 1 :- General travel habits

1.Do you like to spend your vacation outside home?
Yes No
2. Which was your last holiday destination?
India Abroad
3. Which countries have you ever been to holiday?
a)______________ b)________________ c)_______________
4. What factors do you consider important when deciding to go for a holiday?
Variety in shopping Language issues Weather consideration
Friendliness of local people Cost Cultural affinity of destination
5. What information sources do you use when planning a holiday trip?
Friends & Family Travel agent Internet
Holiday brochures and travel guides Newspapers/television
6. What type of holidays do you most prefer to go on?
Beach holiday Holiday in the mountains Sporting holiday
Sightseeing holiday Cruise holiday
Section 2:- Perception of India as a holiday destination

1. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of India as a holiday destination?

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2.Do you think that India is still considered as a one of the best holiday destination in the world:
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

3.Could you give a Valuation ( 1-Lowest and 5- Highest) of the several aspects of the tourism product in India:-
1 2 3 4 5
Nature (general)
Beach
Culture (general)
Museums
Historical Attraction
Trekking/Climbing
Night Life
Feeling of safety

4. Overall, how would you describe your holiday experience in India?

Highly satisfactory Satisfactory Neutral
Dissatisfactory Highly dissatisfactory
5. Mark the list of places where you had visited in past few years:
Goa Rajasthan Kerela Madhya Pradesh Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim Maharashtra Andman& Nikobar Jammu& Kashmir
6. Mark the list of places where you are planning to visit in near future
Goa Rajasthan Kerela Madhya Pradesh Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim Maharashtra Andman& Nikobar Jammu& Kashmir

Section 3 :-Recent travel abroad

1. I) Which country or countries did you visit on your most recent holiday trip abroad?
a) __________________ b)_____________________ c)____________________
II) Was this your first visit to these countries?
Yes No
 2. What was the main motivation for visiting this country
Family Visit Business Tour Holiday Honeymoon
3 Could you give a valuation ( 1-Lowest and 5 for Highest) of the several aspects of the tourism product in
Overseas 1 2 3 4 5
Nature (general)
Beach
Culture(general)
Museums
Historical Attraction
Trekking/Climbing
Night Life
Feeling of safety

4 Overall, how would you describe your holiday experience in this country?
Highly satisfactory Satisfactory Neutral
Dissatisfactory Highly dissatisfactory

5. Would you recommend it to family and friends?

Yes No

Section 4: Non-visitors to Abroad

1. What is the main reason of you never have been on a holiday abroad?
Lack of awareness Cost of the tour Visa related issues
Weather condition Language issues Not interested

2. Are you planning to visit abroad in near future?

Yes No

Section 5:- General Assessment

1. In your view , which is the best or preferred holiday destination

India Abroad
2. Any suggestions/ remarks regarding holiday destinations.
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