Published · 2013
The impact of wage rate growth on tourism competitiveness
Tourism Economics, 19(4), 823-834
Plain-language summary
Uses data from 40 countries over 1990–2010 to examine the relationship between labor costs and tourism competitiveness. The analysis associates higher wage rates with lower tourism expenditure, highlighting the role of production costs in a destination’s ability to compete.
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Philander, K., & Roe, S. J. (2013). The impact of wage rate growth on tourism competitiveness. Tourism Economics, 19(4), 823-834.