The well-being impacts of tourism: Long-term and short-term effects of tourism development on residents’ happiness

Keywords

Destination; happiness; residents; tourism; well-being

Abstract

Well-being is considered one of the highest values in human life. Although previous studies have discussed the tourists’ well-being outcomes, the impact of tourism on residents’ happiness has received less empirical attention in tourism research. This study aims to explore the effects of tourism development on residents’ happiness in a group of countries by using panel data analysis. The results demonstrate that tourism arrivals negatively influence residents’ happiness in the short term and have positive effects on residents’ happiness in the long term. These findings contribute to describing the well-being impacts of tourism, differentiating between long- and short-term outcomes, and providing recommendations for destination management and tourism authorities.

Publication Date

3-2023

Original Citation

Godovykh, M., Ridderstaat, J., & Fyall, A. (2023). The well-being impacts of tourism: Long-term and short-term effects of tourism development on residents’ happiness. Tourism Economics, 29(1), 137–156. https://doi.org/10.1177/13548166211041227

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

Tourism Economics

Volume

29

Issue

1

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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