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

Study of international tourism demand in Middle East by panel data model PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study determining factors of international tourism demand in Middle Eastern countries.Design/methodology/approachPanel data pattern is used for data analysis of 1995 to 2013.FindingsResults 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/valueIt 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. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Culture Tourism and Hospitality Research Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
1750-6182
DOI
10.1108/IJCTHR-03-2017-0030
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Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study determining factors of international tourism demand in Middle Eastern countries.Design/methodology/approachPanel data pattern is used for data analysis of 1995 to 2013.FindingsResults 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/valueIt 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.

Journal

International Journal of Culture Tourism and Hospitality ResearchEmerald Publishing

Published: Mar 5, 2018

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