Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2022.2142811
Effects of COVID-19 on Adriatic and Continental Croatia tourism: a regional input-output perspective
Davor Mikulić
Damira Keček
Nikolina Žajdela Hrustek
Sažetak
The purpose of this article is to estimate regional economic impact
of tourism in Croatia. Rich cultural heritage and natural resources are
factors which have contributed to the rapid increase in tourist arrivals
in Adriatic Croatia, especially after the removal of all barriers to
free movement following Croatia’s admittance to the European
Union. While tourism is one of the key sectors which has contributed
to Adriatic Croatia’s growth and development, a high share of tourismin
gross value added and employment has increased the region’s
vulnerability to external shocks, such as the outbreak of COVID-19
pandemic in 2020. The estimation of tourism’s role in Croatia’s
regions is based on the regional input–output model, which identifies
total effects of tourist demand. Results of the study reveal structural
differences in Croatia’s regional growth path. While Continental
Croatia specialises in more sophisticated industrial sectors, the economy
of the Adriatic region is strongly dependent on tourism. The
decrease in tourist arrivals due to COVID-19 travel restrictions
resulted in a significant decline in economic activity in Adriatic
Croatia. Economic activity in the hospitality sector was most affected
by decreased demand, but other sectors which deliver inputs
required for tourism services were also significantly impacted.
Ključne riječi
Regional input-output model; tourism sector; COVID-19; Croatia; gross value-added multiplier
Hrčak ID:
306783
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.4.2023.
Posjeta: 220 *