Tourism productivity. Evidence from the United Kingdom

Authors: Blake, A., Sinclair, M.T. and Soria, J.A.C.

Journal: Annals of Tourism Research

Volume: 33

Issue: 4

Pages: 1099-1120

ISSN: 0160-7383

DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2006.06.001

Abstract:

This paper examines the ways in which productivity in tourism businesses can be increased by studying the roles of changes in physical capital, human capital, innovation, and the competitive environment. Comprehensive results are obtained by using questionnaire-based interviews, business survey data analysis, and computable general equilibrium modeling. The results demonstrate the positive contribution that each of the productivity drivers can make to improving efficiency and welfare, notably increases in human capital and innovation. They also indicate that a combined strategy incorporating all of the drivers is more effective than independently formulated policies. Government organizations can collaborate to assist productivity increases, with specifically tailored measures for small businesses. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Tourism productivity - Evidence from the United kingdom

Authors: Blake, A., Sinclair, M.T. and Soria, J.A.C.

Journal: ANNALS OF TOURISM RESEARCH

Volume: 33

Issue: 4

Pages: 1099-1120

eISSN: 1873-7722

ISSN: 0160-7383

DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2006.06.001

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Tourism Productivity Evidence from the United Kingdom

Authors: Blake, A., Sinclair, M.T. and Campos Soria, J.A.

Journal: Annals of Tourism Research

Volume: 33

Pages: 1099-1120

ISSN: 0160-7383

DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2006.06.001

Abstract:

This paper examines the ways in which productivity in tourism businesses can be increased by studying the roles of changes in physical capital, human capital, innovation, and the competitive environment. Comprehensive results are obtained by using questionnaire-based interviews, business survey data analysis, and computable general equilibrium modeling. The results demonstrate the positive contribution that each of the productivity drivers can make to improving efficiency and welfare, notably increases in human capital and innovation. They also indicate that a combined strategy incorporating all of the drivers is more effective than independently formulated policies. Government organizations can collaborate to assist productivity increases, with specifically tailored measures for small businesses.

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