Competitiveness in the Tourism Sector: A Comprehensive Approach from Economic an

Description: Competitiveness in the Tourism Sector by Samuelson Wei-Chiang Hong To generate long-term growth, countries with tourism-based economies must develop strategies for employing their comparative advantages to achieve competitive advantages. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description International tourism is expected to be a major vehicle of economic development in industrializing countries in the 21st century, especially for Asia. To generate long-term growth, countries with tourism-based economies must develop strategies for employing their comparative advantages to achieve competitive advantages. However, competitiveness in the tourist industry is multi-dimensional and complex. This study evaluates the competitiveness of the Taiwanese tourism sector by a multi-dimensional framework. The theoretical model proposes that the competitiveness of tourist destinations should be composed of Ricardian comparative advantages (like the conditions of natural endowments and the degree of technological change); Porterian competitive advantages; tourism management, i.e., providing high quality education and job training, public goods, support services and reduced transaction costs to enhance comparative and competitive advantages; and environmental conditions. Notes Tourism Competitiveness EvaluationRicardian Comparative Advantages (RCA)Porterian Competitive Advantages (PCA) Back Cover International tourism is expected to be a major vehicle of economic development in industrializing countries in the 21st century, especially for Asia. To generate long-term growth, countries with tourism-based economies must develop strategies for employing their comparative advantages to achieve competitive advantages. However, competitiveness in the tourist industry is multi-dimensional and complex. This study evaluates the competitiveness of the Taiwanese tourism sector by a multi-dimensional framework. The theoretical model proposes that the competitiveness of tourist destinations should be composed of Ricardian comparative advantages (like the conditions of natural endowments and the degree of technological change); Porterian competitive advantages; tourism management, i.e., providing high quality education and job training, public goods, support services and reduced transaction costs to enhance comparative and competitive advantages; and environmental conditions. Table of Contents Literature Reviews.- Research Methods.- Weight of Indicators and Decision Analyses.- Conclusions and Future Works. Long Description International tourism is expected to be a major vehicle of economic development in industrializing countries in the 21st century, especially for Asia. To generate long-term growth, countries with tourism-based economies must develop strategies for employing their comparative advantages to achieve competitive advantages. However, competitiveness in the tourist industry is multi-dimensional and complex. This study evaluates the competitiveness of the Taiwanese tourism sector by a multi-dimensional framework. The theoretical model proposes that the competitiveness of tourist destinations should be composed of Ricardian comparative advantages (like the conditions of natural endowments and the degree of technological change); Porterian competitive advantages; tourism management, i.e., providing high quality education and job training, public goods, support services and reduced transaction costs to enhance comparative and competitive advantages; and environmental conditions. Feature Tourism Competitiveness Evaluation Ricardian Comparative Advantages (RCA) Porterian Competitive Advantages (PCA) Details ISBN3790825549 Author Samuelson Wei-Chiang Hong Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Series Contributions to Economics Year 2010 ISBN-10 3790825549 ISBN-13 9783790825541 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-10-19 Imprint Physica-Verlag GmbH & Co Place of Publication Heidelberg Country of Publication Germany DEWEY 330 Edition 1st Short Title COMPETITIVENESS IN THE TOURISM Language English Media Book Subtitle A Comprehensive Approach from Economic and Management Points Pages 133 Illustrations X, 133 p. Edition Description Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008 Alternative 9783790820416 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96237813;

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