Determinants of Intra-SSA Tourism Demand

Kagochi, John and Durmaz, Nazif (2021): Determinants of Intra-SSA Tourism Demand.

Abstract

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.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: sub-Saharan Africa; tourism; panel data regression; GMM model.
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C3 - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models ; Multiple Variables > C33 - Panel Data Models ; Spatio-temporal Models; F - International Economics > F4 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance > F41 - Open Economy Macroeconomics; L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L83 - Sports ; Gambling ; Restaurants ; Recreation ; Tourism

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