Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/253805 
Year of Publication: 
2020
Citation: 
[Journal:] Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science [ISSN:] 2218-0648 [Volume:] 25 [Issue:] 50 [Publisher:] Emerald Publishing Limited [Place:] Bingley [Year:] 2020 [Pages:] 425-449
Publisher: 
Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley
Abstract: 
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the literature and develop a model of the determinants, indicators and effects of destination competitiveness (DC), as well as several propositions. Design/methodology/approach - This study thoroughly reviewed extant literature to develop a conceptual model and propositions. Findings - Two key findings are listed below. First, 12 different environmental factors are identified and 12 propositions are developed linking these environmental factors to DC. Second, a new indicator of DC is developed, namely, Tourism Attractions-Basics-Context (TABC) model. The TABC model is simple and directly taps into the benefits tourists seek in a destination. Research limitations/implications - Directions for future research are discussed in detail in the paper. Practical implications Managerial implications are discussed in detail in the paper. Originality/value - The extant research on the topic of DC has been rather fragmente
Subjects: 
Destination competitiveness
Environmental determinants
Tourism ABC (Attractions-Basics-Context) indicators
Tourism performance
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