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Is the Migration-Tourism Relationship only about VFR?

Dwyer, L., Seetaram, N., Forsyth, P. and Brian, K., 2014. Is the Migration-Tourism Relationship only about VFR? Annals of Tourism Research, 46, 130-143.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2014.03.009

Abstract

This paper contributes to the literature on the linkages between tourism and migration. Though it is widely recognised that the two phenomena are closely linked, and that migration may induce visiting friends and relatives) tourism (VFR), there has been little econometric evaluation of the relationship. The present analysis draws upon Australian data to identify a strong quantitative link between migration and VFR tourism. It also demonstrates a strong link between migration and other forms of tourism. Indeed the latter are almost equally as strong as the links between migration and VFR tourism. This unexpected finding has implications for policymakers and for conceptualising the migration-tourism relationship.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:0160-7383
Uncontrolled Keywords:Migration; Visiting friends and relatives; Australia; Tourism demand
Group:Bournemouth University Business School
ID Code:22554
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:30 Sep 2015 15:38
Last Modified:14 Mar 2022 13:53

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