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Determinants of Intra-SSA Tourism Demand

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  • Kagochi, John
  • Durmaz, Nazif

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The study examines factors that influence demand for intra- sub-Saharan Africa countries’ tourism for 46 bilateral countries using a dynamic panel (system GMM) data model technique. The study employs most common macroeconomic variables and some critical social variables that help explain demand for African tourism. Results from the study suggest that while most common variables are significant, intra-SSA tourists consider internet usage important and prefer to visit less urbanized regions in SSA. However, there is enough evidence in the study to conclude that reasons for travelling within Africa are not much different than for international tourists.

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  • Kagochi, John & Durmaz, Nazif, 2021. "Determinants of Intra-SSA Tourism Demand," MPRA Paper 106492, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:106492
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    Keywords

    sub-Saharan Africa; tourism; panel data regression; GMM model.;
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    JEL classification:

    • C33 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
    • F41 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Open Economy Macroeconomics
    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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