On the basis of the idea that an understanding of tourists’ perceptions and preferences will enable destination managers to design actions that are coherent with potential visitors’ expectations, this study aims to analyze the destination... more
On the basis of the idea that an understanding of tourists’ perceptions and preferences will enable destination managers to design actions that are coherent with potential visitors’ expectations, this study aims to analyze the destination image perceived by visitors of Andalusia and its provinces over the past decade. A slightly modified Bray–Curtis dissimilarity index is calculated in order to synthesize in a single value the evolution of these destinations’ image during that period. The values obtained enable the identification of those provinces whose image has the strongest influence on the overall destination image of Andalusia. An examination is then made of which of the four major competitiveness components proposed by the Calgary Model explain the better or poorer quality of those destination images. Electre II methods are also applied to obtain a ranking of the provinces according to their level of attractiveness, as perceived by tourists.
As a result of globalization, the widespread use of ICTs, and advances in transport infrastructure, tourism destinations have to confront an increasingly competitive setting. When to this one adds the saturation of some of the original... more
As a result of globalization, the widespread use of ICTs, and advances in transport infrastructure, tourism destinations have to confront an increasingly competitive setting. When to this one adds the saturation of some of the original markets, the consolidation of ...
Competitividad y crecímiento se han convertido en dos cuestiones clave en el debate sobre el papel del turismo como instrumento de desarrollo económico. Este artículo demuestra que existe una relación directa y estadísticamente... more
Competitividad y crecímiento se han convertido en dos cuestiones clave en el debate sobre el papel del turismo como instrumento de desarrollo económico. Este artículo demuestra que existe una relación directa y estadísticamente significativa entre ambas variables, y que ...
The methodological bases are established for the design of a global composite index, the ST index, to measure tourism sustainability. Tourism sustainability is a fairly complex concept due to its latent, multidimensional and relative... more
The methodological bases are established for the design of a global composite index, the ST index, to measure tourism sustainability. Tourism sustainability is a fairly complex concept due to its latent, multidimensional and relative nature. A method based on factor loadings is ...
We identify the latent variable 'destination image' to segment tourism demand based on the different types of behaviour generated by those images. We used simultaneous latent structure analysis, which also permits a comparison... more
We identify the latent variable 'destination image' to segment tourism demand based on the different types of behaviour generated by those images. We used simultaneous latent structure analysis, which also permits a comparison of the degree of homogeneity or heterogeneity ...
Measuring progress of the tourism destinations in the area of sustainability has now become one of the major challenges facing policymakers action. Sustainability is a dynamic concept. In fact, in reality, it really can be measured is... more
Measuring progress of the tourism destinations in the area of sustainability has now become one of the major challenges facing policymakers action. Sustainability is a dynamic concept. In fact, in reality, it really can be measured is not" sustainability", but" progress ...
Having recognized the importance of tourism to economic growth, most international organizations have begun to argue that tourism growth can influence, as well, the economic and sociocultural development of society. However, recently, a... more
Having recognized the importance of tourism to economic growth, most international organizations have begun to argue that tourism growth can influence, as well, the economic and sociocultural development of society. However, recently, a new approach that criticizes the relationship between both dimensions has begun to be developed; suggesting that this is not an automatic relationship. In this context, the aim of this study is to determine whether the economic growth experienced in some countries as a result of the expansion of the tourism activity over the last two decades influences an increase in the level of economic development. To that end, a sample of 144 countries has been used, which verifies that this relationship occurs, especially in more developed countries, which calls into question the conception of tourism as a driving force of economic development for the least developed countries, and even in developing countries.
On the basis of the idea that an understanding of tourists’ perceptions and preferences will enable destination managers to design actions that are coherent with potential visitors’ expectations, this study aims to analyze the destination... more
On the basis of the idea that an understanding of tourists’ perceptions and preferences will enable destination managers to design actions that are coherent with potential visitors’ expectations, this study aims to analyze the destination image perceived by visitors of Andalusia and its provinces over the past decade. A slightly modified Bray–Curtis dissimilarity index is calculated in order to synthesize in a single value the evolution of these destinations’ image during that period. The values obtained enable the identification of those provinces whose image has the strongest influence on the overall destination image of Andalusia. An examination is then made of which of the four major competitiveness components proposed by the Calgary Model explain the better or poorer quality of those destination images. Electre II methods are also applied to obtain a ranking of the provinces according to their level of attractiveness, as perceived by tourists.
La provincia de Cáceres es un territorio rural con una baja densidad de población, predominio de municipios de pequeño rango -tamaño y elevado porcentaje de espacios naturales protegidos. En este espacio, el turismo rural ha experimentado... more
La provincia de Cáceres es un territorio rural con una baja densidad de población, predominio de municipios de pequeño rango -tamaño y elevado porcentaje de espacios naturales protegidos. En este espacio, el turismo rural ha experimentado un importante crecimiento en los últimos años por motivos diferentes. En la comunicación analizamos la evolución de la oferta en los inicios del siglo XXI y su distribución territorial, así como el comportamiento de las principales variables de la demanda. The province of Cáceres is a rural area with low population density, prevalence of small municipalities and high percentage of protected natural areas. In this territory, rural tourism has grown in recent years for different reasons. In this paper we analyze the evolution of supply in the beginning of the century XXI and its territorial distribution, as well as the behavior of the main demand variables.
La distribución de la oferta de alojamiento rural se concentra en espacios muy concretos coincidentes, en buena parte de los casos, con la presencia de los atractivos naturales más relevantes. Entre ellos destacan el relieve y la red... more
La distribución de la oferta de alojamiento rural se concentra en espacios muy concretos coincidentes, en buena parte de los casos, con la presencia de los atractivos naturales más relevantes. Entre ellos destacan el relieve y la red hidrográfica como elementos preferidos por la demanda. No obstante, parte de la oferta alojativa se localiza en áreas con menos aptitudes para desarrollar esta modalidad turística. Por ello, proponemos realizar un análisis que nos permita determinar la bondad de la adecuación entre la oferta y el atractivo turístico mediante la utilización de estadística espacial. En concreto, se propone utilizar la regresión geográficamente ponderada y su modelo de ajuste para determinar si los alojamientos se localizan en las zonas idóneas o, por el contrario, están en áreas menos adecuadas para la práctica del turismo rural.
La distribución de la oferta de alojamiento rural se concentra en espacios muy concretos coincidentes, en buena parte de los casos, con la presencia de los atractivos naturales más relevantes. Entre ellos destacan el relieve y la red... more
La distribución de la oferta de alojamiento rural se concentra en espacios muy concretos coincidentes, en buena parte de los casos, con la presencia de los atractivos naturales más relevantes. Entre ellos destacan el relieve y la red hidrográfica como elementos preferidos por la demanda. No obstante, parte de la oferta alojativa se localiza en áreas con menos aptitudes para desarrollar esta modalidad turística. Por ello, proponemos realizar un análisis que nos permita determinar la bondad de la adecuación entre la oferta y el atractivo turístico mediante la utilización de estadística espacial. En concreto, se propone utilizar la regresión geográficamente ponderada y su modelo de ajuste para determinar si los alojamientos se localizan en las zonas idóneas o, por el contrario, están en áreas menos adecuadas para la práctica del turismo rural.
