scholarly journals CHANGES OF PRODUCTIVITY IN THE TOURISM SECTOR OF THE EU BEFORE THE PANDEMIC – IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICIES AFTER COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-77
Author(s):  
Roman LACKO ◽  
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Zuzana HAJDUOVÁ ◽  
František SEBESTYÉN ◽  
Pavol ANDREJOVSKÝ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Eu

Greece’s virus recovery forecasts are over-optimistic

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Recovery ◽  
Real Estate Market ◽  
Productive Capacity ◽  
Fiscal Stimulus ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Market Values ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Virus Recovery ◽  
Of Greece ◽  
The Eu

Significance The authorities are gradually lifting pandemic-induced restrictions. The need to protect public health has given way to preserving the productive capacity so painfully built up in three years of economic recovery. The authorities hope for a V-shape recovery in 2021, driven primarily by a large fiscal stimulus. Impacts An unprecedented fall in the tourism sector will depress real estate market values. Greater flexibility in the EU fiscal framework would rekindle Athens’ efforts to reduce its primary budget surplus target. The government’s handling of the pandemic could promote the image of Greece as a relatively safe country to visit.

Tourism In European Union Law

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Antonio Villanueva-Cuevas
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Basic Element ◽  
Cultural Integration ◽  
Economic Sector ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Union Law ◽  
European Constitution ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
The Eu

Tourism is a very important economic sector within the European Union, while also playing a key role in political, social and cultural integration. Nevertheless, the EU took a late interest in this sector, beginning only in the 1980s. Starting then, EU intervention in matters of tourism began to pass through a series of phases, during which EU performance was alternately more or less intense. A study of these phases reveals the consequences of a certain inefficiency as a result of the lack of sufficient legal support in the European Constitution for the development of a real EU policy in this sector. With the arrival of the 21st century, and as new EU powers in matters of tourism have been incorporated into the Lisbon Treaty, performance by the European Union in the tourism sector has changed its perspective, putting quality and competitiveness within reach through sustainability in the sector, a basic element of performance in matters of tourism.

Convergence in the Tourism Sector at the Local Level: Empirical Evidence from the EU Regions

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-574
Author(s):  
Mariusz Próchniak ◽  
Žan Jan Oplotnik ◽  
Borut Vojinović
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The Other ◽  
Original Time Series ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Eu Regions ◽  
Original Time ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

In this study, we verify the hypothesis of convergence in the tourism sector across the regions of the enlarged EU. The tourism sector is measured by four variables: arrivals of residents, arrivals of non-residents, nights spent by residents and nights spent by non-residents and measure the intensity of tourist visits in a given region. Our analysis covers 272 regions of the EU28 countries with the analyzed period 1995-2014. The original time series have been divided by the number of population to be expressed per thousand of inhabitants. The results indicate that the tourism variables were developing in line with the - and σ-convergence hypotheses. The results for conditional β-convergence give some additional information about the impact of the other determinants on the growth rate in the number and the length of tourist visits.

scholarly journals MONITORING OF EUROINTEGRATION OF UKRAINE IN THE TOURISM SPHERE

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2 (2017)) ◽  
pp. 229-243
Author(s):  
Halyna Zayachkovska
Keyword(s):  
Action Plan ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Association Agreement ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Low Efficiency ◽  
Russian Military ◽  
The Eu

The basic indicators of tourism development in Ukraine are analyzed and identified its problems. Established, that the tourism industry in Ukraine is rapidly developing, below the global average, is due to annexation of Crimea and the Russian military aggression in the east, the low efficiency of the public administration and low level of government spending in tourism. It is shown the main directions of cooperation of Member States under the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU in Part «Tourism», concerning for the exchange of information, sustainable tourism development, promotion and development of tourism products and markets, training specialists and others. Defined priorities of the Action Plan for the implementation of the Association Agreement in the field of tourism in the 2014–2017: amending the Law of Ukraine «On Tourism», project the Strategy for Development of Tourism and Resorts 2025, harmonization of national standards with the International Organization for Standardization. A monitoring of the implementation of measures for the integration of Ukraine into the EU tourism sphere for 2014 – early 2017 in the following directions are conducted: legislation, strategy of the development of tourism and resorts, licensing, standardization and certification, visa liberalization, cooperation in tourism. Emphasized, that one of the main challenges of European integration of countries in the tourism sector should develop regulations to attract foreign investment, improving government funding, harmonization of qualification requirements and standards of higher education for training in tourism.

scholarly journals New Perspectives For Tourism In European Union Law

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Antonio Villanueva-Cuevas
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Cohesive Element ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Policy ◽  
European Union Law ◽  
Treaty Of Lisbon ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Local Policies ◽  
The Eu

Tourism is the largest industry in the European Union. Its importance as an economically, socially and culturally cohesive element for the entire continent is indisputable. Still, attention from the European Union was late in coming, and has been based on measures that have been adapted from other local policies that are indirect influences on tourism. This has meant that the intervention of the EU in this sector has been partial, limited and at times, ineffective. The reason can be traced to the lack of a sufficient number of legal powers that were able to outline a common European policy in the Constituent Treaties. The Treaty of Lisbon has managed to fill in this void by providing legal support to a new set of European Union actions on this matter, whose development depends on whether or not Europe is capable of responding to the challenges faced by the tourism sector.

Drivers of Growth and Catch-up in the Tourism Sector of Industrialized Economies

2021 ◽  
pp. 004728752110194
Author(s):  
Khuong Vu ◽  
Kris Hartley
Keyword(s):  
Labor Productivity ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Eu

COVID-19 decimated global tourism. As governments and firms strategize the sector’s recovery, insights from the sector’s prepandemic period of high growth offer useful policy lessons. This study examines the drivers of the tourism sector’s growth and catch-up performance in 13 industrialized economies over the period 2000–2015, using data from the EU-KLEMS database. The findings have three notable policy implications. First, the tourism sector in most countries experienced significant growth. However, value-added growth was driven largely by labor employment expansion while labor productivity declined in most countries. Second, weak investment in non–information and communications technology (ICT) capital and declining total factor productivity are the principal impediments to labor productivity growth. Third, all countries embraced digital transformation but many lagged on innovation and labor quality. These findings are analyzed to identify policy strategies for the tourism sector’s postpandemic recovery.

The employment multiplier in the European hospitality industry: a gender approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Antonio Campos Soria ◽  
Luis Robles Teigeiro
Keyword(s):  
Female Employment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Employment Multiplier ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Specific Analysis ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
The Eu

Purpose The purpose of this study was to estimate the capacity of the predominant activity of the Hotel and Restaurant (H&R) sector to create female employment in European Union (EU) countries. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used was conducted in two stages. First, a branch employment multiplier was calculated using the Leontief input-output tables (IOTs), which show the direct and indirect capacity of the activity to generate female employment. Second, a regression model was estimated to explain the determinants of the female employment multiplier in the H&R sector. It should be noted that the reliability and simplicity of the proposed model allows countries without IOTs, but with gender-disaggregated labor statistics, to easily estimate their own female employment multiplier. Findings The results show that the job-creation capacity of the H&R sector significantly varies across the EU countries, especially in relation to the female employment multiplier. Although international differences in gender wage gaps help to explain such multipliers, institutional factors and feminization rate also play a key role. Research limitations/implications The results may contribute to improving the actions of member states to stimulate the sustainable development of the tourism sector. Originality/value Based on previous literature, the finding that higher tourism expenditure may result in increases in tourism employment gives rise to another set of interesting questions. The most fundamental of these may concern the nature of the economic underpinnings of the growth of female employment. This paper contributes to this issue by conducting a specific analysis across EU countries using a homogenous and comparable methodology.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA’S TOURISM WITHIN THE EU MEMBERSHIP

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinko Kandžija ◽  
Marko Tomljanović ◽  
Tomo Smolković
Keyword(s):  
Eu Membership ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
Further Development ◽  
The Eu

The purpose of the conducted research is to analyse competitiveness of tourism in the Republic of Croatia by applying Index of tourism competitiveness and travel and to establish, based on conducted analysis, so far effects of Croatia’s EU membership on its tourism competitiveness. Also, the purpose of this research is, to establish scientifically based measures to improve Croatian tourism sector and to determine its perspectives for further development. The Republic of Croatia is achieving progress according to key indicators of tourist competitiveness and realizing positive trends in almost all segments of tourism activities. The stated situation represents a challenge in conducting thorough reforms, the increase of quality and further positioning on global tourist market.

Croatian tourism and EU accession

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 437-458
Author(s):  
Ivo Kunst
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
Integration Process ◽  
Eu Accession ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
The Eu

The aim of the article is to examine the implications of the EU integration process on Croatian tourism. Analysing the experience of the countries which took part in the two last EU accession rounds, and focusing especially on Malta, Cyprus and Slovenia as most interesting cases for Croatia, integration process impact areas relevant for tourism sector have been pointed out. On the basis of this analysis, numerous areas of potential benefits and costs have also been defined and classified. The emphasis in the selected countries’ case study analyses has been directed primarily to identify: (i) characteristic features of the tourism sector before the commencement of the EU negotiation process, (ii) modifications and/or possible turnarounds in the tourism development strategy as a result of the EU negotiation process and/or adaptations of the legal framework, as well as (iii) increases/decreases in the pre-negotiation levels of tourism demand, supply and receipts during the EU accession period. The analyses for all three countries strongly indicate that new tourism strategies that have been adopted, as well as dynamic growth of tourism receipts, coincide with the EU accession process. The new tourism development strategies lean strongly towards environment friendly development, as well as towards more efficient usage and preservation of space.

scholarly journals Finding Opportunities in Uncertain Times. The Case Study of a Tourist Guides Venture in the EU

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 12959
Author(s):  
Julia Ziółkowska
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Tourist Guides ◽  
The Eu

In times of uncertainty, new ideas, concepts and business solutions are born. The crisis caused by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a wide impact on the tourism sector, from small-scale to multinational companies. Based on an explanatory case study of a tourist guides venture, the paper seeks evidence on how conditions such as social capital, the use of information technologies and the application of new organizational solutions can support entrepreneurship at times of crisis. The paper provides insight into the functioning of Guides without Borders—a venture bringing together over 50 tourist guides. The research is based on the case study methodology supported by semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Findings indicate that despite harsh times, social ties, trust and technology can leverage an organization. The research also confirms that the application of an innovative approach to the organizational structure and processes (in accordance with the concept of teal organizations) is beneficial at times of crisis. Thus, the organizational approach adapted by the studied organization can serve as an example for future tourist guides and other professionals’ undertakings in uncertain times.

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