Research Note: Better Tourism Market Analysis by Using Import Gap Analysis

In a previous article published in this journal, the authors show that the total requirements approach to analysing a region's tourism and hospitality industry is superior to the traditional use of location quotients. This paper extends the authors' previous research by focusing on imports...

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Published in:Tourism economics : the business and finance of tourism and recreation 2015-08, Vol.21 (4), p.871-879
Main Authors: Cummings, J. Reid, Epley, Donald R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic development
Growth models
Growth poles
Hospitality
Hospitality industry
Import instability
Imports
International trade
Regional development
Studies
Tourism
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Summary:In a previous article published in this journal, the authors show that the total requirements approach to analysing a region's tourism and hospitality industry is superior to the traditional use of location quotients. This paper extends the authors' previous research by focusing on imports. It introduces the import gap analysis as a powerful, highly accurate analytical tool for use by local policymakers and economic development officials charged with identifying, targeting, and recruiting industries and businesses offering the highest opportunities for growth. The best method to define and analyse the local tourism industry is to utilize both exports and imports as a package approach.
ISSN:1354-8166
2044-0375
DOI:10.5367/te.2014.0380