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Economic impact of language tourism on mature sun and sand destinations: The case of Alicante (Spain)

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  • Pilar Barra

    (Catholic University of Murcia, Spain)

  • Bartolomé Marco

    (University of Alicante, Spain)

  • Cristina Cachero

    (University of Alicante, Spain)

Abstract

The objective of this research is to measure the economic impact of language tourism in a medium-sized Spanish city, Alicante, which has been traditionally considered a sun and sand destination on the Mediterranean coast. This analysis aims to highlight the importance of developing a tourism diversification strategy and the desirability of promoting alternative forms of tourism. This investigation demonstrates the significant economic impact that language tourism has on a consolidated tourism destination as Alicante, which is higher, in relative terms, than the impact generated by conventional tourism. Based on the findings, the implications of the study are also discussed.

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  • Pilar Barra & Bartolomé Marco & Cristina Cachero, 2019. "Economic impact of language tourism on mature sun and sand destinations: The case of Alicante (Spain)," Tourism Economics, , vol. 25(6), pages 923-941, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:toueco:v:25:y:2019:i:6:p:923-941
    DOI: 10.1177/1354816618811556
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