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TOURISM REVENUES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: A PANEL DATA ANALYSIS OF MEDITERRANEAN COASTAL COUNTRIES  
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Emre Tankuş
Kastamonu University, Turkey
Alptekin SÖKMEN
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Utku Altunöz
Sinop University Gerze Vocational School, Turkey
Selahattin Koç
Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi, Turkey
Doç. Dr. Alev SÖKMEN Doç. Dr. Alev SÖKMEN
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Devamını Göster
Özet
Purpose – This study examines the impact of tourism revenues on economic growth in Mediterranean coastal countries from 2000 to 2022 using panel data methodology. By encompassing various economic cycles and significant global events, this research provides a comprehensive analysis of both short-term and long-term effects of tourism receipts on GDP. Methodology – In the study, 10 countries in the Mediterranean (France, Italy, Spain, Türkiye, Greece, Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Malta and Algeria) were selected by simple random sampling method. Annual data covering the period 2000-2022 were used in the analyses and the panel ARDL method was used to reveal the purpose of the study. Findings – The panel ARDL method reveals that tourism revenues significantly boost economic growth, emphasizing the tourism sector's critical role in fostering development. These findings offer crucial insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and investors in the Mediterranean region's economic dynamics. Originality – The study contributes to the literature by utilizing recent data and multiple variables to capture the nuanced relationship between tourism and growth.
Anahtar Kelimeler
ARDL | Economic Growth | Mediterranean | Panel Data Analysis | Tourism
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü ESCI dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Tourism and Hospitality Management
Dergi ISSN 1330-7533 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 01-2025
Cilt No 31
Sayı 2
Sayfalar 267 / 278
Doi Numarası 10.20867/thm.31.2.8