Impacts of Seasonal Patterns of Climate on Recurrent Fluctuations in Tourism Demand: Evidence from Aruba

Keywords

seasonality, tourism demand, climate, panel regression, small island, Aruba

Abstract

This study estimates the effect of seasonal patterns of pull and push climate elements (rainfall, temperature, wind, and cloud coverage) on recurrent fluctuations in tourism demand from the United States (USA) and Venezuela to Aruba. The seasonal patterns were first isolated from the series using the Census X-12 decomposition method, after which the analysis included panel data unit root testing, panel data regression, and Euclidean distance calculation. The results show that both pull and push seasonal factors of climate were relevant in determining the seasonal variations in tourism demand from both countries. The study derives two theoretical propositions: (1) climate is a significant push and pull factor affecting tourism demand; and (2) tourism demand and climate are bounded by intertemporal climate constraints.

Publication Date

10-29-2013

Original Citation

Ridderstaat, J., Oduber, M., Croes, R., Nijkamp, P. & Martens, P. (2014). Impacts of Seasonal Patterns of Climate on Recurrent Fluctuations in Tourism demand: Evidence from Aruba. Tourism Management, 41, 245-256.

Number of Pages

245-256

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

Tourism Management

Volume

41

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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