The impact of changes in household vacation expenditures on the travel and hospitality industries

Aliza Fleischer (), Gil Peleg and Rivlin (Byk), Judith

Tourism Management, 2011, vol. 32, issue 4, 815-821

Abstract: Two large tourism industries, travel and hospitality, are strongly affected by changes in household demand for vacations. In recent years, rising income and declining prices per unit of quality have led to changes in patterns of household vacation consumption. To understand the impact of these changes on the travel and hospitality industries, we develop a theoretical model distinguishing between travel and on-site expenditures and apply it to Israeli data. We find that under certain circumstances, the changes in income and prices are responsible for a shift toward multiple, short vacations. This trend can be a boon to the travel industry but a disadvantage for the hospitality industry. Both industries are expected to face a rise in the demand for high-quality products.

Keywords: Vacation; Income elasticity; Price elasticity; Travel industry; Hospitality industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2010.07.003

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