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How aviation deregulation promotes international tourism in Northeast Asia: A case of the charter market in Japan

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•This study explores the effects of charter promotions on international tourism in Japan.•Charter promotion stimulated tourism development in regional areas.•Regular flights deregulation led to a decline in charters but not in all regions.•New charter destinations benefited from subsidy package, target market and innovation measure.•Charters business is an independent sector based on market demand now.

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  • Wu, Chuntao, 2016. "How aviation deregulation promotes international tourism in Northeast Asia: A case of the charter market in Japan," Journal of Air Transport Management, Elsevier, vol. 57(C), pages 260-271.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jaitra:v:57:y:2016:i:c:p:260-271
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2016.08.016
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