Seasonality and regional productivity in the Spanish accommodation sector |
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| Institution: | 1. Hokkaido University, Kita 9 Nishi 7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 0600809, Japan;2. University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus, Faculty of Economics, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal;1. Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 90 Campus Center Way, 209A Flint Lab, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States;2. Lancaster University Management School, United Kingdom;3. Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece;1. School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong;2. Marriott Professor of Revenue Management, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA 24061, USA;1. College of Business, California State University, Monterey Bay, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955, USA;2. Orange County Endowed Professor of Tourism Marketing, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, 9907 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819, USA;3. Professor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Surrey, 388 Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK |
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| Abstract: | This study quantifies the impact of peak demand and seasonality on regional productivity in the Spanish accommodation sector. We then identify factors affecting seasonal fluctuations and their relative contributions to regional variations in seasonality. The results show that demand for accommodation in the peak season mainly determines productivity. Thus, improving a region's attractiveness as a tourist destination is most effective for tourism-based regional development. In addition, reducing seasonal variations has a non-negligible impact on productivity. A decomposition analysis reveals that providing climate-independent tourist attractions and attracting business travelers are effective in reducing seasonality. |
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| Keywords: | Tourism Regional development Productivity accounting Z32 D24 R11 |
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