A spatial analysis of intensity in tourism accommodation: An application for Extremadura (Spain)

Artikel

There is a general belief that the distribution of tourist activity in space does not respond to a random pattern, so having a thorough knowledge of said activity will require analyzing and understanding its distribution pattern. At the same time, the adequate planning of this sector requires exhaustive knowledge, on the one hand to be able to enhance the positive effects of concentrations in the space, and on the other hand to avoid those possible adverse effects. Therefore, various studies focus on providing information on the random pattern of these activities, especially in developing destinations with a great interest in generating a model of sustainable tourism development. This paper aims to contrast the results achieved by previous studies at the destination while describing the pattern identified through the use of alternative statistical techniques rather than those commonly used. In particular, an intensity function is estimated using three different methods: quadrant counting, K-function, and kernel smoothing. The results achieved allow the identification of the areas with the greatest tourist intensity while describing the practical implications of the results achieved.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Journal: Economies ; ISSN: 2227-7099 ; Volume: 8 ; Year: 2020 ; Issue: 2 ; Pages: 1-21 ; Basel: MDPI

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft
• Subject: accommodation ; Extremadura ; kernel density ; quadrant counting ; Ripley's function ; spatial homogeneity ; spatial point patter (SPP) ; tourist planning

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Rodríguez Rangel, María Cristina ; Sánchez Rivero, Marcelino ; Ramajo Hernández, Julián
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): MDPI
• (where): Basel
• (when): 2020

Further information

• DOI: doi:10.3390/economies8020028
• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/257077
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:45 AM CET