Sibiu

Cultural Capital 2007 follow up

Visitor Survey

This survey is part of a research programme conducted by the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS) and “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu for the Mayor House of Sibiu. The aim of the study is to find out more about the effects of the Sibiu European Cultural Capital 2007’s program during this year. We very much appreciate your participation in this research, and all responses will be treated confidentially.

  1. Where do you live?

Sibiu (go to question 9)

Elsewhere inTransylvania

Elsewhere in Romania

Abroad (country)______

  1. What is the main reason for your visit to Sibiu?

 to come to this attraction/event shoppingbusiness

 visiting friends/family  day trip holiday

cultural visit

  1. Have you visited Sibiu before?

yes, many timesyes, once or twice

 No, never (go to question 4)

If yes, did you visit Sibiu in 2007 (Cultural Capital Year)?

 yes no

Did you visit any of the Cultural Capital 2007 events?

 yes no

  1. Where are you staying at the moment?

own home (go to Q.**)

hotel camp site  self catering accommodation

guest house youth hostel  with family or friends

bed and breakfast

  1. Which region are you staying in?

SibiuSibiu region

elsewhere in Transylvaniaelsewhere in Romania

abroad

  1. How many nights will you stay in this accommodation?

______

  1. How did you arrange your trip?

All-inclusive package
Travel and accommodation booked separately
Nothing booked in advance

If you made a travel or accommodation booking, did you

Book in person at travel agency
Book via Internet
Book directly (by phone, fax or email)

Office use only

Interviewer: ______Date______

Location:______

  1. Which information sources did you use to plan your trip?

previous visitSibiu brochure

 family, friends newspaper/magazine

 TV/radio tour operator brochures

tourist office guide book

Sibiu website

 Other website

9. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

(Please circle a number from 1 to 5)

This experience has increased my knowledge

Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree

It was very relaxing being here

Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree

There are lots of interesting things to see

Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree

I like the atmosphere of this place

Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree

10.Have you visited any of the following attractions in your leisure time in the past 12 months (except during holidays)?:

MuseumOperaFilm

Theme parkSports matchPop concert

TheatreMusicalCultural festival

11. Have you visited any other attractions in Sibiu today, or are you planning to do so?

 a theatre showa street animation

BruckenthalMuseumASTRAMuseum

Evangelic ChurchOrthodox Cathedral

The Lower town The Fortifications

Fortified churches around Sibiu

NONE of these

12. Could you give the quality of your visit to this attraction/event a score out of 10? ------

13. Can you give Sibiu as a tourist destination a mark out of 10? ------

14. How would you describe the type of holiday that you usually take ? (please indicate ONE type)

sun/beach holidaycountryside recreation

touring holidaymountain recreation

city breakhealth/sport orientated

cultural holiday

15. Please tick from the following list the FIVE cities which you think are most suitable for a cultural holiday

Amsterdam / Glasgow / Paris
Athens / Helsinki / Pécs
Barcelona / Istanbul / Prague
Belgrade / Linz / Riga
Berlin / Lisbon / Rome
Brussels / Liverpool / Rotterdam
Budapest / London / Sibiu/
Hermanstad
Copenhagen / Luxemburg / Stockholm
Dublin / Madrid / Venice
Edinburgh / Moscow / Vienna
Florence / Oporto / Warsaw

16. Can you indicate how far you associate the following terms with Sibiu?

internationaltotally partly not at all

culture and arttotally partly not at all

friendlytotally partly not at all

European citytotally partly not at all

multi-culturaltotally partly not at all

shoppingtotally partly not at all

working citytotally partly not at all

unsafetotally partly not at all

nightlifetotally partly not at all

dynamictotally partly not at all

historic citytotally partly not at all

something for everybodytotally partly not at all

spectacular eventstotally partly not at all

17. Do you think that the European Capital of Culture:

Improved the image of Sibiu?  yes  nodon’t know

Brought more money to Sibiu?  yes  nodon’t know

Improved cultural facilities?  yes  nodon’t know

Created more social cohesion?  yes  nodon’t know

Improved the quality if life?  yes  nodon’t know

Brought Sibiu closer to the rest of Europe?

 yes  nodon’t know

18. Do you think there is more attention for Sibiu in the national media as a result of the European Capital of Culture?

 yes  nodon’t know

19. Do you think there is more attention for Sibiu in the international media as a result of the European Capital of Culture?

 yes  nodon’t know

20. Overall, do you think Sibiu made good use of the opportunity of being European Capital of Culture in 2007?

 yes  nodon’t know

20bAbout Sibiu as a tourism destination, what is your opinion: Sibiu 2008 comparing with Sibiu 2007 is

 the same  better

 not quite the sameI can not say

Your Background

21. How many people are there in your party, including yourself?

adults ______children ______

22.Are you male female

  1. Please indicate your age group?

15 or younger / 20-29 / 40-49 / 60 or over
16-19 / 30-39 / 50-59

24.What is you highest level of educational qualification?

primary school secondary school

further educationHigher education (first degree)

postgraduate

25.Which of the following categories best describes your current position?

employee  houseman/wife or carer

 self employed retired

 student unemployed

26.Please indicate your current (or former) occupational group

Director or manager
Professional (doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc)
Technical professions (technicians, nursing)
Clerical/administration
Service and sales personnel
Manual or crafts worker

27.Is your occupation or study connected with culture?

 yes no

28.Can you indicate how much you have spent (or will spend) during your visit to Sibiu/this attraction?

€

travel------

admission------

food and drink------

shopping/other------

accommodation------

Total------

  1. Which category best describes your annual household gross income?

5,000 Euro or less / 30,001-40,000 Euro
5,001-10,000 Euro / 40,001-50,000 Euro
10,001-20,000 Euro / 50,001-60,000 Euro
20,001-30,000 Euro / More than 60,000 Euro

Remarks:

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