Covariates of repeat tourism: an endogenous switching Poisson model

Assaf, A. George; Barros, Carlos Pestana; Machado, Luiz Pinto

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Authors

Assaf, A. George

Barros, Carlos Pestana

Machado, Luiz Pinto

Abstract(s)

This paper introduces the endogenous switching Poisson model to analyse the underlying reasons behind repeat visitation to Madeira Island. The advantage of the model is that it allows for both unobserved heterogeneity and endogeneity in the covariates. Using data gathered by questionnaire, the authors confirm that the overall fit of the model is good and outperforms other related count data models. From the model estimation it is clear that the number of visits to Madeira Island is supported by multiple variables such as destination attributes, hotel facilities and travel cost, tourist motivation and tourist satisfaction. The related policy implications are derived.

Keywords

Repeat visitation Endogenous switching Poisson model Destination attributes Tourist motivation Tourist satisfaction Destination management . Faculdade de Ciências Sociais

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/3780

Citation

Assaf, A. G., Barros, C. P., & Machado, L. P. (2013). Covariates of repeat tourism: an endogenous switching Poisson model. Tourism Economics, 19(3), 531-542. https://doi.org/10.5367/te.2013.0296