Regional Tourism Development Efficiency

The Evaluation and Analysis of China's Regional Tourism Industry Efficiency

The paper employs data envelopment analysis (DEA) method to measure the level of input-output efficiency of the tourism industry in China, included 30 provinces (municipalities). And it reflects the current development pattern of the domestic tourism industry and regional difference .Furthermore, the regression model was established based on the evaluation, and the factors which improve industr...

National and Regional Tourism Planning

To What Extent Are Chilean Regional Tourism Organisations (Rtos) Leveraging Web Technologies To Promote Regional Tourism?

The information-intensive nature of the tourism and travel industry suggests an important role for Web technology in the promotion and marketing of tourist destinations. With reports of travel purchases and reservations being one of the fastest growing segments of the Internet community (eMarketer, 2002), it is no surprise that the number of tourism operators on the Web has increased considerab...

Evaluating the Efficiency of Iranian Regional Railways

Railway transportation plays an important role in the economic development of Iran. National Iranian Railways includes fifteen regional railways which operate independently, but under the supervision of National Iranian Railways Company. Evaluating the efficiency of regional railways is an important issue in Iran and is one of the bases for budget and resource allocation for further developmen...

A Regional Analysis of the Effects of Highway Development on Tourism in the Texas Gulf Coast

This report describes the pattern of tourism/recreational travel in the area of the Texas Gulf Coast. An examination is made of the tourism resources that are available along the Texas Gulf Coast. The patterns of highway development in the region are examined. The effectiveness of the highway network in meeting the demands of the tourism industry is evaluated.