We explore how unexpected temporary increases in the demand for low-skill service jobs in the tourism industry impact educational choices in Italy. We identify exogenous variation in the demand for service jobs using positive shocks to the tourism industry caused by terrorist attacks in foreign...

This paper studies the long-run effects of foreign tourism on local labor markets and economic development in advanced economies, using Italy as a case study. To isolate plausibly exogenous variation in tourist arrivals, I construct a shift-share measure that interacts changes in outbound...

Overtourism is not just overcrowding: it is a systemic imbalance sustained by feedbacks between visitors, residents’ welfare, the performance of local facilities, and environmental quality. Tourism carrying capacity sits at the centre of overtourism research and policy, yet it is still...

This study conducts a meta-analysis to assess the impact of tourism on employment, synthesizing 401 partial correlation coefficients extracted from 39 empirical studies. Employing partial correlation coefficients (PACs) as the effect size measure, the results indicate a modest but statistically...

Population ageing is an irreversible global trend (United Nations, 2023). The global population of people aged 65 years and older is forecast to rise from 10% in 2022 to 16% by 2050. As a result, many older tourists who have large amounts of discretionary time and money at their disposal want to...

Digitalization is one of the key phenomena shaping the modern world, and its impact on various sectors of the economy is increasingly important. The development of the tourism sector is inextricably linked to the development of digital technologies. This study investigates the relationship...

As a dynamic driver of globalization, tourism is a rapidly expanding and highly visible sector in the global economy, playing a substantial role in a country's GDP. In recent years, scholars and policymakers have placed growing emphasis on integrating economic, cultural, social, and...

Managers ("bosses") are central to the development and allocation of human capital in firms because they train employees and learn about their abilities. While a multi-divisional firm wants to allocate workers to wherever they are most productive, bosses who are rewarded for their units'...

This paper documents how the local labor market (LLM) responds to a change in touristic attractiveness. Leveraging largely underutilized data from several sources, we exploit a unique classification of Italian localities based on their main touristic assets and aggregate trends in foreign...

Background: The concept of applying smart devices known as the Internet of Things (IoT) is widespread in many industries, including tourism. However, a gap has been observed regarding retrofitting possibilities in existing facilities. Objectives: This paper explores feasible scenarios for...

The objective of this study is to analyse the relationship between tourist attitudes towards waste generation in Slovakia and their corresponding behaviours. With an increasing emphasis on environmental responsibility, understanding the behaviours and beliefs of tourists concerning waste...

Disasters caused by natural hazards, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, have many adverse consequences associated with the physical damage they cause. Here, we show that the very name given to a disaster can also lead to adverse consequences. We argue that the name used for a disaster is...

African economies are undergoing significant structural transformation, transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing, services, and technology-driven industries. Driven by urbanization, technological innovation, and global trade, this shift offers opportunities for sustainable growth but...

In this study, we present a comprehensive analysis to examine the resilience of tourism in Vietnam since the Doi Moi period. Using an augmented Solow framework, data from 1986 to 2020, and the ARDL approach, we estimate the long-run and short-run effects, whilst accounting for model-specific...

Objective: In contrast to countries directly involved in military conflicts or terrorism, where the impact on tourism has been always reported negatively, the conclusions for neighbouring countries were not entirely unequivocal: they either suffered from the proximity of warfare or benefited...

We analyze how the proliferation of short-term rentals (STRs) affects firm survival, performance, and entry in two European cities with high STR density. Using administrative firm-level accounting data, a shift-share instrument, and an event-study design, we find that STR growth increases exit...

Scholars are showing a growing interest in smart tourism, a promising trend in destination development. The current research studies have established a strong theoretical foundation on the functions of technology and the impacts of smart tourism on travelers. Nevertheless, little is known about...

This paper examines how the local labor market (LLM) responds to shifts in touristic attractiveness. We assemble and combine several largely underutilized data sources, and construct a shift-share research design that exploits a classification of Italian localities by their dominant touristic...

This paper documents how the local labor market (LLM) responds to a change in touristic attractiveness. Leveraging largely underutilized data from several sources, we exploit a unique classification of Italian localities based on their main touristic assets and aggregate trends in foreign...

In 2023, after a full 20 years, the Republic of Croatia adopted a new legal framework for maritime domain with the enactment of the new Maritime Domain and Seaports Act. The new act addresses numerous technical issues related to Croatia's maritime domain and aligns concessions on maritime domain...

The knowledge regarding the use of digitization within tourism industry structures among EU countries, as well as its effects and benefits, is still scarce. This study aims to fill this gap by examining, through a multiple criteria analysis, the level of digital platform application focusing on...

Studies have noted the potential benefits international tourism has to offer African economies. Consequently, research into the demand for international tourism especially for African countries has gained attention in recent years. What little is known about empirically is the effect that...

The tourism industry is placing growing emphasis on the significance of managing and seeking tourist services through information systems. Although scholarly research in these fields has increased, the literature has not been thoroughly examined. This study utilizes the PRISMA methodology to...

This paper provides a general review of cultural tourism as a research subject in the last decade in Europe. First, it defines the terminology and its dimensions. This is followed by the analysis of the scientific papers published in international journals between 2010 and 2019, available in the...

The COVID-19 pandemic had an immediate negative impact on the tourism sector on an international as well as a national scale. The number of accommodation facilities recorded a constant growing trend in the pre-pandemic period. The assumption of world organizations focused on tourism was that it...

Rising energy prices and the commitments made under the Paris Agreement have prompted Romanian tourism companies to reconsider implementing sustainable practices and technologies. The Electric Up programme stands out as an essential tool in this regard, contributing to the reduction of...

The relevance of the research concerns the implementation of the mechanism for transforming the competitive potential of tourism industry entities in the post-war period to ensure market balance, stability, and competitiveness. Martial law conditions limit the capacities of the industry subjects...

Cross‐border cooperations have been usually approached by developing trade agreements between international regions to upgrade their socioeconomic conditions and promote international tourism flows in territories. However, little attention has been paid to the role that tourist companies play...

This study inquired into a community of ethnic Lahu women in northern Thailand who utilize social media in community-based homestay tourism businesses to transform their socioeconomic statuses and negotiate traditional gender power relations. As a social construction, they have traditionally...

A country's tourism sector plays an essential role in the nation's economy and aids in globalization. With the advanced technological establishments, this sector becomes more promising for economic growth. However, the connection of tourism development to environmental effects cannot be denied....

The aim of this article is to analyze research trends in communication and tourism through a systematic review and bibliometric analysis of the academic literature in order to identify patterns, areas of interest and possible gaps in knowledge, thus contributing to the understanding and...