Study of international tourism demand in Middle East by panel data model

被引：4
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作者：
Darani, Hadi Rafiei [1 ]
Asghari, Hadi [1 ]
机构：
[1] Acad Ctr Educ Culture & Res, Inst Tourism Res, Tourism Econ Dept, Mashhad, Iran
来源：
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CULTURE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY RESEARCH | 2018年 / 12卷 / 01期
关键词：
Panel data; Tourism demand; Middle-east; Foreign tourist;
D O I：
10.1108/IJCTHR-03-2017-0030
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study determining factors of international tourism demand in Middle Eastern countries. Design/methodology/approach Panel data pattern is used for data analysis of 1995 to 2013. Findings Results indicate variables like trade freedom index and gross domestic product (GDP) have positive and significant impact upon tourism demand of the countries of the region. Purchasing power parity (PPP) and GDP per capita are indicators which affect the tourism demand rate in Middle East negatively. Originality/value It is estimated that Middle East region will claim for the bulk of tourist arrivals in following years. Therefore, this study is vital for destination managers to plan for demand in future.
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页码：80 / 88
页数：9
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