Geographic Information:

Being from BC I grew up with a great appreciation for the wilderness. As I mentioned in my About Me section I have lived in numerous places around BC and Canada with each place being able to offered me a different perspective on both the local tourism lens as well as that of a visitor’s lens. While each location offered many different tourism opportunities it became very clear early on that I have and will always be drawn to experiences surrounding the local landscapes; both environmentally and culturally.

 

Demographic Information:

Age: 26 years old

Race: Caucasian

Sex: Male

Marital Status: Single, part of the LGBTQ community

Education: G.E.D, Associate Certificate in Marketing Communications Management, Degree in Tourism Management with a focus on Hotel and Resort Management (in progress)

Income: Not Nearly Enough!

Employment: Full time student

Psychographic Information: 

According to the Canadian Explorer Quotient Survey, In the world of explorers, I am considered an Authentic Experiencer, which they would describe:

With a foot in both worlds you appreciate the understated beauty of natural and cultural environments. You

enjoy using all of your senses when you explore and really get to know the places you visit. You quickly adapt to personal challenges and risks, easily figuring out how to make the most of every situation. You want to be fully immersed in your travel experience and tend to stay away from group tours and rigid plans.

 

As an Authentic Explorer I tend to be:

  • Spontaneous
  • Discrete
  • Ethical
  • Eco-conscious
  • Independent
  • Open-Minded
  • Curious

I’d most likely to be found at:

  • Nature reserves
  • World Heritage Sites
  • Hiking trails
  • Museums
  • Home-stays
  • Campsites

My Travel Values:

  • Learning travel- like to learn everything about a place, time, or culture
  • Nature- enjoy vast natural settings and wonders
  • Cultural Immersion- prefer integrating into the local culture
  • Personal Development- seek self-improvement through understanding others