Environmental determinants of destination competitiveness and its Tourism Attractions-Basics-Context, A-B-C, indicators: A review, conceptual model and propositions. Issue 50 (14th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Manrai, Lalita A.; Manrai, Ajay K.; Friedeborn, Stefanie
• Is Part Of: Journal of economics finance and administrative science. Volume 25:Issue 50(2020)
• Page Start: 425
• Page End: 449
• Publication Date: 2020-12-14
• Subjects: Destination competitiveness -- Environmental determinants -- Tourism ABC (Attractions-Basics-Context) indicators -- Tourism performance; Industrial management -- Periodicals; Industrial management -- Latin America -- Periodicals; Peru -- Commerce -- Periodicals; Latin America -- Commerce -- Periodicals; Business -- Periodicals; 330
• DOI: 10.1108/JEFAS-01-2018-0010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2077-1886

Abstract

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 fragmented and incomplete in scope. The research presented in this paper addresses these limitations.