Determining the tourism developmental dynamics of the Greek regions, by using Talc theory
Part of : Tourismos : an international multidiciplinary journal of tourism ; Vol.8, No.2, 2013, pages 159-178
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159-178
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Research papers
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This paper utilizes the theoretical framework of the Tourism Area Life Cycle(TALC) model and applies an empirical analysis on the data for the period 1980-2009. The TALC multi-stage process is simulated to a logistic curve and thus itobtains a characteristic growth coefficient r(t) expressing its time duration. Thisstudy considers three versions for the logistic growth coefficient and presents thespatial distribution of each coefficient on the Greek interregional map. Thisapproach allows to distinguish the regions that they have reached their tourismdevelopmental capabilities faster than the others and to distinguish these that arestill capable for further development. The overall treatment provides thedevelopmental potentials of each Greek prefecture and elects some interestingissues for the tourism policy making in Greece.
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tourism area life cycle, Greek regions, tourism development
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Περιέχει σχήματα, βιβλιογραφία και παράρτημα
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