Determinants of weather derivatives usage in the Austrian winter tourism industry

Matthias Bank and Robert Wiesner

Tourism Management, 2011, vol. 32, issue 1, 62-68

Abstract: This study investigates the motivations, concerns and obstacles regarding the use of weather derivatives in the winter tourism industry. The findings from the interviews with 61 ski lift operators in Austria indicate that while the majority of operators are aware of weather risks and report substantial weather exposure, using weather derivatives as a means of offsetting potential loss is rarely considered. This is primarily due to a lack of awareness and knowledge, but on becoming aware of the availability of such instruments ski lift operators express interest in their possible use. The task is thus to increase awareness, knowledge and support for the ski lift operators with reference to the use of weather derivatives.

Keywords: Weather risk; Weather derivatives; Derivatives usage; Hedging behaviour; Risk management; Winter tourism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2009.11.005

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