Original scientific paper

An analysis of the link between high speed transport and tourists' behaviour

Francesca Pagliara ; Dep. of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Filomena Mauriello ; Dep. of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Sergio Di Martino ; Dep. of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

Abstract

The focus of this manuscript is on the analysis of the impacts of the High Speed Rail system in Italy on the tourism market. An analysis has been carried out for 77 Italian cities. Results show that the effects of High Speed on the number of tourists and the number of overnights spent at destination are positive in all the cities served by the High Speed Rail. On the other hand, other factors, such as the attractions at destinations and the Gross Domestic Product, affect tourists' choices for the case study of cities not served by the High Speed Rail.

Keywords

tourism market; tourists' behaviour; overnights; high-speed rail; Italy

Hrčak ID:

221582

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/221582

Publication date:

28.6.2019.

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