Analyzing the Tourism Seasonality for the Mediterranean Countries

Thomas Krabokoukis () and Serafeim Polyzos ()
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Thomas Krabokoukis: University of Thessaly, Pedion Areos
Serafeim Polyzos: University of Thessaly, Pedion Areos

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2024, vol. 15, issue 2, No 119, 8053-8076

Abstract: Abstract The seasonality of tourism is a global, complex phenomenon with temporal, geographical, and socio-economic dimensions. The study presents the phenomenon in Mediterranean countries, identifying similarities and differences. The study aims to provide a holistic theoretical approach to tourism seasonality, examine the temporal and spatial patterns of the phenomenon, and formulate distinct seasonal profiles that facilitate tourism policy and development. The study applies available data on overnight stays in tourist accommodations (hotels and similar accommodations) per month for the years from 2000 to 2019. The analysis reveals groups of seasonality with different characteristics. Overall, the analysis emerges a 3D conceptualization of tourism seasonality (tourism demand, time, period) and promotes the comparative study of the phenomenon in competitive countries and countries with high tourism dependence.

Keywords: Tourism seasonality; Mediterranean countries; Tourism development; Regional development; Seasonality patterns; Tourism trend (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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