Measuring Destination Competitiveness: An Application of the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (2007)

Kayar, Cagil Hale Kayar; Kozak, Nazmi

doi:10.1080/19368621003591319

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“…For instance, and according to Mazanec and Ring (2011), there are open discussions on several factors, such as methodological issues, the composition of the indices, the use of variables, the comparability of countries on different development stages, the arbitrary weight of variables, the indices reliability and validity and its usefulness. According to Kayar and Kozak (2010), research to date failed to examine competitive factors from the perspective of how effective they are in determining the competitive position of a destination, or, in other words quantitative studies that aim to rank different competitiveness factors. Kozak and Rimmington (1999) consider that destination competitiveness can be evaluated both quantitatively and qualitatively.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Considering the economic impact of tourism, the tourism industry came to be regarded as a powerful economic source for many countries and regions all over the world (Kayar & Kozak, 2010), a specialization matrix in which the territories need to constantly brace and attract new demand flows but, simultaneously, must deal with carrying capacity issues even more stressed in stagnated life cycle destinations. Acting in a globalized and dynamic market, it becomes evident that the success of tourism destinations is influenced by their relative competitiveness (Enright and Newton, 2004).…”

Section: Tourism Destination Competitivenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Simultaneously, there is a substitution effect among destinations (Bornhorst et al, 2010), which implies that only what is comparable should be compared. Finally, it is an opportunity to examine the competitive factors from the perspective of how effective each one is in influencing the competitive position of a destination (Kayar & Kozak, 2010), highlighting the main strengths and constrains of destination competitiveness. Within this perspective, the analysis proceeds with the highlighting of the three most important problematic/competitive factors detected in the Algarve when compared to the 13 Spanish provinces under study; a detailed knowledge that is assumed in the COMPETITIVTOUR's positioning as having a higher importance for discussion than the unique global result of the index.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Tourism destination competitiveness analysis benefits from a growing number of theoretical and applied developments. To support competitiveness strategies and despite the paraphernalia of competitiveness indexes available, there is not just a single set of indicators that can be used for all destinations at all times. The COMPETITIVTOUR model, developed since 2009 is applied to the south of Portugal versus the Mediterranean regions of Spain, a geographical area that aggregates 14 provinces, 20.2 million inhabitants and 180.1 million overnight stays. COMPETITIVTOUR's objective is to create and apply a territorial assessment model, adapted to the common specificities of these regions, aiming to assist in guiding the complex task of destination competiveness management, with inputs from 25 official producers of information from Portugal and Spain. The outputs are aggregated in three main topics: territory management, markets, and resources&products. Critical areas were identified, with emphasis on the growing seasonality of demand, the market demand and supply adjustment and accommodation prices. Keywords:Tourism destination, competitiveness, territory management, evaluation models, West Mediterranean coast. ResumoA análise da competitividade do destino turístico beneficia de um número crescente de desenvolvimentos teóricos e aplicados. Para apoiar as estratégias de competitividade e apesar da parafernália dos índices de competitividade disponíveis, não há apenas um único conjunto de indicadores que podem ser usados para todos os destinos em todos os momentos. O modelo COMPETITIVTOUR, desenvolvido desde 2009, é aplicado ao sul de Portugal e em relação às regiões mediterrâneas de Espanha, uma área geográfica que agrega 14 províncias, 20,2 milhões de habitantes e 180,1 milhões de dormidas. O objetivo do COMPETITIVTOUR é criar e aplicar um modelo de avaliação territorial, adaptado às especificidades comuns dessas regiões, com o objetivo de orientar a complexa tarefa de gestão da competitividade do destino, com dados de 25 produtores oficiais de informação de Portugal e Espanha. Os resultados são agregados em três tópicos principais: gestão de territórios, mercados e recursos e produtos. Foram identificadas áreas críticas, com ênfase na sazonalidade crescente da procura, na procura do mercado e no ajuste da oferta e preços do alojamento. Palavras-chave:Destino turístico, competitividade, gestão do território, modelos de avaliação, costa oeste do Mediterrâneo.

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Section: Model Positioningmentioning

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Section: Tourism Destination Competitivenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Model Application Main Findingsmentioning

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“…He claims that although an attribute may be considered to be important, it will not be a determinant of TDC if there is little difference among destinations on the factors. Kayar and Kozak [17] made a study aimed on detecting the more and less effective determinants taking the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2007. Their finding reveals that the most effective factors of TDC were air transport infrastructure, natural and cultural resources, ground transport infrastructure, and health and hygiene, respectively.…”

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“…To measure Composite Reliability the following formula of Henseler et al [30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38] A sound measure of internal consistency is a value greater than 0.6and hence all latent constructs of TDC satisfy the composite reliability measure (Table 8).…”

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The Determinants of Tourism Destination Competitiveness (TDC): PLSPath Model of Structural Equation Modeling

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A model to measure sustainable development in the hotel industry: A comparative study

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Rubio-Romero

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Despite measurement difficulties, several studies have recognized the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a tool to promote sustainability. The aim of this paper is to design a model to measure the implementation of CSR practices in hotels in two well-known tourist regions, namely the Algarve in Portugal and the Costa del Sol in Spain. To do this, a Delphi method was applied: 16 experts from the two regions were asked to quantify the desirability of implementing 32 CSR practices in three areas: environmental, social, and economic. As a result, a three-dimensional model was constructed to provide a quantitative overview of the hotel industry's commitment to and preferences in implementing CSR practices. Despite the high level of consistency between the two groups, statistically significant differences were found in the priority assigned to four CSR practices.

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Measuring Destination Competitiveness: An Application of the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (2007)

Cited by 94 publications

References 15 publications

Tourism destination competitiveness: an application model for the south of Portugal versus the Mediterranean region of Spain: COMPETITIVTOUR

Tourism destination competitiveness: an application model for the south of Portugal versus the Mediterranean region of Spain: COMPETITIVTOUR

The Determinants of Tourism Destination Competitiveness (TDC): PLSPath Model of Structural Equation Modeling

A model to measure sustainable development in the hotel industry: A comparative study

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