An Agent-Based Model of Tourist Movements in New Zealand

C. Doscher (), K. Moore, C. Smallman, J. Wilson and D. Simmons
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C. Doscher: Lincoln University, Faculty of Environment, Society and Design
K. Moore: Lincoln University, Faculty of Environment, Society and Design
C. Smallman: University of Western Sydney, School of Business
J. Wilson: Lincoln University, Faculty of Environment, Society and Design
D. Simmons: Lincoln University, Faculty of Environment, Society and Design

Chapter 3 in Empirical Agent-Based Modelling - Challenges and Solutions, 2014, pp 39-51 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter outlines the development of an agent-based model to simulate international tourist movements and their “spatial yield”. A combination of interviews with tourists and front-line tourism workers was used to inform the development of tourists' decision-making processes. Data collected by departing tourists on destinations, length of stay, nationality and several other parameters were used to characterise the so later tourist groups. Both data sets allowed for the development of the conceptual model for tourist behaviours and for the parameterisation of the simulation model.

Keywords: International Tourist; Food Outlet; Destination Choice; Tourist Behaviour; Social Composition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6134-0_3

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