The role of the transport system in destination development

Although the transport industry provides the link between tourism generating and destination regions the industry's role as an agent in destination development has been largely overlooked. If the ability of tourists to travel to preferred destinations is inhibited by inefficiencies in the trans...

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Published inTourism management (1982) Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 53 - 63
Main Author Prideaux, Bruce
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2000
Subjects
Cairns
Destination
Destination growth
Holiday budget
Resorts
Transport
Cairns
Destination
Holiday budget
Resorts
Transport
Destination growth
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Summary:Although the transport industry provides the link between tourism generating and destination regions the industry's role as an agent in destination development has been largely overlooked. If the ability of tourists to travel to preferred destinations is inhibited by inefficiencies in the transport system there is some likelihood that they will seek alternative destinations. This paper outlines a transport cost model that identifies the significance of transport as a factor in destination development as well as in the selection of destinations by intending tourists. The model demonstrates the dynamic relationship between categories of holiday expenditure and tourists’ point of origin. Increased distance generally leads to increased transport access costs and represents a significant factor in total holiday cost. The model is tested by analyzing the role of transport in the development of Cairns as a destination by examining the effect of distance, transport access costs and competing destinations.
ISSN:0261-5177
1879-3193
DOI:10.1016/S0261-5177(99)00079-5