Developing a model for explaining and forecasting international tourist arrivals from the major markets to Malaysia /

A model was developed for each of these markets. Demand

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chin, Loi Young, 1954-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
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Summary:A model was developed for each of these markets. Demand
affected by external factors such as Social, Economic,
affecting tourism demand emerged from this study. In
alternative to demand elasticities for comparisons between
are analyzed, leading to certain significant findings for
been concentrated on a few countries, notably the U.S. and
chosen as the destination country with nine major markets as
component. The Service component represents hospitality for
conclusion, this study helps to clarify the different
emphasizing the purpose and limitations of each method. The
Environmental and Political. The Model can include
European countries, and consequently, the results are not
geographically dispersed over four continents except Africa.
improving the techniques and procedures. This study reveals
International tourism is a multibillion dollar industry
mathematical foundations of modeling with Multiple Regression
mathematical model. This Model represents the flow of
Model was used to postulate the theoretical basis of the
or the assumptions made do not reflect tourism as a system.
qualitative variables and/or non economic variables. The
quantitative approaches used in demand modeling by
rate nearly three times the world average in the last decade.
reflective of world tourism demand. Different variables
studies have been based on econometrics or economic
study suggests that current research on tourism demand has
the countries of origin. The nine countries selected were
the empirical evidence in the literature. The Tourists Flow
The Origin and Destination are linked physically through the
the potential of standardized (beta) values as a potential
These markets have distinct differences and characteristics.
This study develops a model of tourism as a system based on
to forecast the potential of tourism in the region and
today. The East Asia and Pacific Region registered a growth
tourists at the Destination. The flow of tourists can be
tourists from an Origin to attractions at the Destination.
Transport component and nonphysically through the Promotion
two or more countries and two or more variables.
understand the factors behind such growth. Malaysia was
variables. Usually these methods lack a theoretical basis,
With such growth and increased competition, it is important
Item Description:"Major subject: Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 145 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 125-138.