Table 1.
General characteristics of the participants
| Characteristics | Percent (%) | 95% IC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 3537 | ||
| Female | 1771 | 50 | 48-52 |
| Mean age (years) | 34 | ||
| Nationality Swiss | 2557 | 72 | 71-74 |
| Destination previous trip | |||
| Africa | 558 | 16 | 15-17 |
| America | 649 | 18 | 17-20 |
| Asia | 582 | 16 | 15-18 |
| Europe | 1524 | 43 | 41-45 |
| Oceania | 64 | 2 | 1-2 |
| Multiple destinations | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| Others | 133 | 4 | 3-4 |
| Main reason for trip | |||
| Leisure | 3056 | 86 | 85-88 |
| Professional | 393 | 11 | 10-12 |
| Unknown | 88 | 3 | 2-3 |
| Professional categories | |||
| A (academics and intellectuals) | 730 | 21 | 20-23 |
| B (managers) | 1018 | 30 | 28-31 |
| C (employees) | 858 | 25 | 24-26 |
| D (retired and unemployed) | 147 | 4 | 4-5 |
| E (students) | 686 | 20 | 19-21 |