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Öğe Application of fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) in hospitality and tourism research: a bibliometric study(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2024) Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Parvez, M. Omar; Cobanoglu, CihanPurpose - Fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) is explored as a transformative tool rooted in complexity theory, shedding light on uncertainties shaping real-world decisions in tourism, with a focus on its application in the hospitality domain. Design/methodology/approach - This study systematically evaluates fsQCA's application in hospitality and tourism research, employing bibliometric analysis to scrutinize the published literature since its induction in 2011. The research seeks to understand the evolving usage by qualitatively reviewing impactful studies based on total citations. Findings - The study reveals the ascendancy of fsQCA as a predominant approach in hospitality and tourism studies, particularly in illuminating decision-making paradigms in key sectors like destination and hotel selections and entrepreneurial orientations. However, an absence of fsQCA applications in gastronomy and wine tourism is identified, signaling uncharted territories for future inquiry. Research limitations/implications - Theoretical implications include paradigm shifts to complexity theory, configural analysis and asymmetric algorithms. Practical implications involve improved decision-making and tailored marketing, benefiting industry practitioners. Limitations include potential academic bias, while future research suggests exploring sub-sectors, sustainability and emerging technologies. Originality/valueThis study identifies gaps in the fsQCA application and pioneers its examination within the hospitality domain, offering a unique perspective on understanding intricate relationships and configurations among variables. The study emphasizes the efficacy of asymmetric methodologies in elucidating behavioral nuances in hospitality and tourism, providing a foundation for future inquiries to expand horizons and unravel the nuanced applications of fsQCA in this research domain.Öğe Behavioural response to abusive supervision among hotel employees: The intervening roles of forgiveness climate and helping behaviour(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2022) Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Ukeje, Uchechukwu Edwin; Saydam, Mehmet Bahrı; Ozturen, Ali; Lasisi, Taiwo TemitopeThe current study draws on conservation of resource theory to propose a research model in which forgiveness climate mediates the influence of abusive supervision on employees’ voice behaviour, helping behaviour, and customer-centric organisational citizen behaviour (OCB). Data gathered from hotel employees and their co-workers in Nigeria were used to assess the hypothesised associations. These relationships were assessed using structural equation modelling. The results indicated that abusive supervision reduces employees’ perception of forgiveness climate, helping behaviour, and customer-centric OCB and fosters voice behaviour. On the other hand, forgiveness climate erodes voice behaviour and heightens helping behaviour and customer-centric OCB. This study explains the theoretical and practical contribution of the findings. © 2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Öğe Customer experience management in capsule hotels: a content analysis of guest online review(EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD, HOWARD HOUSE, WAGON LANE, BINGLEY BD16 1WA, W YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, 2023) Olorunsola, Victor Oluwafemi; Saydam, Mehmet Bahri; Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Eluwole, Kayode KolawolePurpose – Capsule hotels are a revolutionary Japanese concept of lodging that dates back over four decades. On the other hand, capsule hotels are a relatively new concept for most travelers outside of Japan. Organizations within this target segment are starting to recognize the critical role that an excellent customer experience management (CEM) strategy offers in improving competitiveness and organizational success. Thus, this research provides scholastic insight into the framework of CEM by evaluating the user-generated content at capsule hotels. Design/methodology/approach – This study inspected 1,304 online user-generated content from the top 10 capsule hotels from Booking.com. Leximancer 4.5 was deployed to analyze the data. Findings – The analyses revealed nine key themes to CEM of capsule hotels which are “staff,” “hotel,” “area,” “location,” “bed,” “capsule,” “check-in,” “noisy” and “luggage”. Practical implications – This research encourages hospitality and tourism executives to develop specific strategies for capsule hotels. Originality/value –This research differs from previous writings in that it attempts to fill a gap in the research by offering insight into the issue in the low-budget hotel industry and by identifying key indicators that influence customer experience.Öğe Diversification in the tourism sector and economic growth in Australia: a disaggregated analysis(Wiley, 2023) Solarin, Sakiru Adebola; Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Hossain, Md. Emran; Bekun, Festus VictorIn most countries inclusive of Australia, tourism policies do not only deal with how to diversify tourism markets but also how to diversify tourism activities. Efforts are often made to increase the inflows of tourists from different source markets and to improve arrivals for various tourism activities. However, the existing literature on the economic impact of the diversification of the sector has not dealt with the economic impact of diversification of tourism markets. This study aims to examine the economic impact of diversification of both tourism markets and tourism activities. Using a newly developed tourism diversification index, the focus of the study is on Australia for the period, 1976-2020. Utilizing a dynamic autoregressive lag simulation approach, the results suggest that diversification of tourism markets and activities generated positive economic growth in Australia in line with the notion of tourism-led growth hypothesis. Empirical results outline that a 1% increase in diversification of tourism markets and activities generated increases in the gross domestic product by 0.010% and 0.070%, respectively. One of the implications of the results is that policies to diversify tourism markets and activities will be beneficial to the economy in Australia.Öğe Do Tourism Activities and Urbanization Drive Material Consumption in the OECD Countries? A Quantile Regression Approach(MDPI, ST ALBAN-ANLAGE 66, CH-4052 BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2021) Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Alola, Uju Violet; Aldieri, Luigi; Vinci, Concetto Paolo; Alola, Andrew AdewaleThe United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) elaborately encompass a global goal for sustainable consumption and production (Goal 12: SDGs), thus providing potential drivers and/or pathways to attaining sustainable consumption. In view of this global goal, this study examined the role of real income per capita, urbanization and especially inbound tourism in domestic material consumption for the panel of OECD countries. The study is conducted for the period of 1995 to 2016 by employing the panel quantile approach. Interestingly, an inverted U-shaped relationship between outbound tourism and domestic material consumption is established across the quantiles, thus indicating that sustainable domestic consumption is achievable after a threshold of domestic material consumption is attained. In addition, achieving sustainable consumption through economic or income growth is a herculean task for the OECD countries because the current reality indicates that income growth triggers higher consumption of domestic materials. However, the results suggest that urbanization is a recipe for sustainable domestic consumption since there is a negative and significant relationship between the two parameters across the quantiles. Nevertheless, the study presents relevant policy for efficient material and resources utilization and that is suitable to drive the SDGs for 2030 and other country-specific sustainable ambitions.Öğe Does my personality affect my competency? The role of gender identification and career adaptability among hotel employees(WILEY, 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ, 2022) Çöp, Serdar; Alola, Uju Violet; Lasisi, Taiwo TemitopeThe tourism industry is the fastest growing industry in the world amidst the increase in terrorism, climate change, political instability, and other indirect negative effects on tourism. In order to survive this vulnerable, evolving, and competitive market, it is important that employees put effort into ensuring the provision of satisfactory services to satisfy customers' demand. For this purpose, this research determines the effect of personality traits on career competency (career control, reflection on motivation, networking, work exploration, self-profiling, and reflection on qualities) with the mediating role of career adaptability (curiosity concern, confidence, and control) and moderating role of gender identification. Career construction theory and social identity theory were used to justify these relationships. A total number of 330 questionnaires were filled and after discarding incomplete ones, 311 were retained for analysis, yielding a response rate of 94.2%. Using Analysis of Moment Structure 22.0 and Statistical Packages for Social Sciences 20.0, to analysis the study, the findings aid managers and policymakers in designing the organizational roles and on-the-job training for employees. Moreover, the relationship between personality traits and career adaptability can serve as a blueprint in employee recruitment and provide a new insight into employee selection. Theoretical and practical implications were provided in the concluding part.Öğe Environmental quality and energy import dynamics: The tourism perspective of the Coastline Mediterranean Countries (CMCs)(EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD, HOWARD HOUSE, WAGON LANE, BINGLEY BD16 1WA, W YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, 2019) Alola, Andrew Adewale; Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Alola, Uju Violet; Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Avcı, TurgayPurpose The geographical location and the ambiance of the Coastline Mediterranean Countries (CMCs) advantageously present the region as a tourist destination with rich cultures. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach As such, this study investigates the dynamics of energy import and environmental quality in relation to international tourism development for nine CMCs over the period 1995-2013 using a pooled mean group approach. Findings Although the impacts of energy import, CO2 (here as environmental quality) and GDP on international tourism receipts are observed to be significant and negative, international tourist arrival expectedly exerts positive and significant impact, all at the adjustment speed of 0.19. A heterogeneously robust Granger non-causality test further reveals a strong one-directional causal relationship from energy import to tourism receipts. Originality/value By providing insight into the nexus of environment, energy and tourism development, the current study is the first that addresses the concern in the context of the CMCs.Öğe Environmental sustainability in Asian countries: Understanding the criticality of economic growth, industrialization, tourism import, and energy use(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Ekwueme, Daberechi Chikezie; Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Eluwole, Kayode KolawoleThis paper examines the causation between economic growth, tourism import, industrialization, renewable energy, non-renewable energy use, trade openness, and environmental sustainability which is proxied by carbon emissions for 8 Asian countries (China, Japan, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam) over 20 years. Causal relations were tested using Pooled Mean Group Autoregressive distributive lag model (PMG-ARDL) and Dumitrescu and Hurlin's (2012) panel granger causality test The PMG-ARDL model results reveal that in the long-run renewable energy usage, economic growth, and trade have a significant negative influence on the emission of carbon, while non-renewable energy usage, tourism import, and industrialization exhibit a significant positive impact on CO2 emissions of the sampled Asian countries. In the short run, renewable energy has a significant negative influence on CO2 emissions. While economic growth exhibit a significant positive influence on carbon emissions in the short-run. Furthermore, the Granger causality analysis reveals that there is a feedback mechanism between industrialization, tourism import, non-renewable energy, renewable energy, and CO2 emissions meaning that the future dynamics of carbon emissions in the sampled countries can be significantly explained by industrialization, tourism import, renewable energy, and non-renewable energy. Contrarily, trade and economic growth are good to explain the dynamics of carbon effusion of the sampled Asian countries in the future but without feedback. It is recommended that policymakers in Asian countries should formulate stringent environmental policies that will encourage industries in these countries to utilize clean energy sources so that economic growth will be achieved simultaneously with carbon neutrality.Öğe Fresh insights into tourism-led economic growth nexus: a systematic literature network analysis approach(ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND, 2022) Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Bekun, Festus Victor; Lasisi, Taiwo TemitopeUsing over 200 empirical studies curated from web of science (WoS) and Scopus databases, the current study employed systematic literature network (i.e. systematic review and bibliometric) analysis to document the evolution of tourismled economic growth literature. Specifically, the study answered four key research questions validating the most influential contributors, key themes in tourismgrowth nexus, intellectual networks and critical signposts for future research engagements. Beyond its contribution in answering the aforementioned questions, this study also offered crucial recommendations to policymakers for generating alternative path(s) to economic growth.Öğe Japan energy mix and economic growth nexus: Focus on natural gas consumption(Sage Publications Ltd, 2024) Eweade, Babatunde S.; Uzuner, Gizem; Akadiri, Ada Chigozie; Lasisi, Taiwo TemitopeJapan's recent enunciation of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific policy aims to promote principles such as free trade, freedom of navigation, and encouraging economic prosperity with building commitment to stability and peace connecting the economic hub of Asia to Africa (MFA, 2019). Natural gas use continues to dominate Japan's energy mix despite efforts to improve environmental protection and attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also, increasing production and investment typically leads to a better quality of life and more disposable income for the populace, which promotes economic growth. To this end, the study investigates the relationship between economic growth, trade openness, and natural gas consumption, as well as gross fixed capital formation and carbon dioxide emissions to overcome omitted variable problems to explore the natural gas-economic growth hypothesis in Japan over the period 1980-2020. Empirical results reveal a long-run relationship among the variables under consideration. By applying the Toda and Yamamoto approach to Granger causality testing, a two-sided causality running from CO2 and economic growth was revealed, while a one-sided causality from economic growth to natural gas consumption. This outcome suggests that the natural gas-economic growth hypothesis is not valid for Japan. According to these outcomes, policymakers in the energy sector should consciously diversify their energy portfolio in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Japan. Also, it is recommended that there should be a provision of access to skilled labor to increase productivity and export finished products to boost a nation's economy.Öğe Modelling the determinants of birth tourism demand: a time series analysis(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Solarin, Sakiru Adebola; Bello, Mufutau Opeyemi; Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Bekun, Festus VictorBirth tourism has been steadily rising in recent years as potential mothers travel across borders with the main purpose of giving birth. However, the economic reasons behind this form of tourism have not been adequately examined in the existing literature. This study explores the determinants of birth tourism by incorporating factors such as the average income of visitors, price level, exchange rate, and infant mortality while accounting for the potential impact of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2005 in New Zealand. The variables have been introduced into the model using a standard tourism demand framework and a new dynamic autoregressive distributed lag method has been used in the study. Ultimately, rising income of visitors and exchange rate are reported to boost birth tourism while rising price reduces birth tourism. The result also shows that the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2005 has no significant effect on birth tourism, which implies that monetary and financial considerations such as the income of tourists, price level, and exchange are the most important drivers of birth tourism in New Zealand.Öğe The moderating role of environmental-related innovation and technologies in growth-energy utilization nexus in highest-performing eco-innovation economies(ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, STE 800, 230 PARK AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10169, 2022) Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Alola, Andrew Adewale; Muoneke, Obumneke Bob; Eluwole, Kayode KolawoleIn pursuance of SDG 7, 8 and 12, unearthing the substantive role of environmental-related innovations and technologies in mitigating the undesirable effects of fossil fuel dependence and natural resources consumption on the environment in selected highest performing eco-innovation economies unveils cutting edge policy options to aspiring eco-innovation economies. Considering the selected panel of leading eco-innovation economies (Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherland, Spain, and Sweden), this study examines the contribution of oil utilization, environmental-related technologies-innovations, and the moderating role of environmental-related technologies-innovations in energy-economic output nexus over the period 1990–2020. By employing the recently developed method of moments quantile regression approach alongside long-run estimator and Granger causality approaches as robustness, we found that oil utilization and environmental technologies spur economic growth in the countries while environmental innovations hinder output. Yet, environmental technologies further moderate the positive effect of oil utilization on economic prosperity but the disservice effect of environmentalrelated technological innovation is further exemplified when such innovation is applied to the oil consumption network. Moreover, while a one-way Granger causality evidence is established from environmental technologies to economic output, there is statistical evidence of a bi-directional causal relationship from oil utilization and environmental-related technological innovation to economic output. The policy relevance of this study further unearths the importance of the valuation of cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency of economic inputs such as technology-related inputs, especially during the design and manufacturing process.Öğe A Parallel Mediation Study of Hospitality Employee's Innovative Work Behavior and Proactivity Using Self-Determination Theory(Sage Publications Inc, 2024) Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Enea, Constanta; Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Egeli, SerdarInnovativeness is becoming increasingly significant in driving organizational competitiveness and relevance; however, studies advancing the impact of innovation-based human resource management are sparse. In this study, we examine the relationship between innovation-based human resource system (IBHRS), employee proactivity, innovative work behavior, and employee performance, as well as the individual and parallel mediating role of both employee proactivity and innovative work behavior on the relationship between IBHRS and employee performance. Empirical results based on data collected from 247 dyads of passenger-contact employees and their managers in Nigerian airports indicate that IBRHS positively affects employee proactivity and innovative work behavior. In addition, we found that employee proactivity and innovative work behavior fully mediate the relationship, and the significant difference in the mediating effects suggests that innovative work behavior is a more significant mediator of the two. Theoretical contributions and practical implications were discussed based on these findings. Innovative work behavior in aviation industryAlthough research on the impact of innovation-based human resource management is scarce, it is critical for organizational competitiveness. The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between innovation-based human resource systems (IBHRS), employee proactivity, innovative work behavior, and employee performance. It also investigates the function of employee proactivity and inventive work behavior in moderating the IBHRS-employee performance link. Empirical findings from 247 dyads of Nigerian airport employees and managers reveal that IBHRS favorably promotes employee proactivity and innovative work behavior. Employee proactivity and innovative work behavior both fully moderate the connection, with the latter being the more important mediator.Öğe Perspectives of globalization and tourism as drivers of ecological footprint in top 10 destination economies(SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, D-69121 HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, 2021) Alola, Andrew Adewale; Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Alola, Uju VioletBeyond the anticipated experience associated with tourism destinations, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has further tasked (especially the destination countries) on the importance of tourism to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From this dimension, this study employed the ecological footprint of the 10 most visited countries (France, Spain, United States, China, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Turkey, Germany, and Thailand) over the period 1995–2016. Specifically, the study employed an econometric approach and found that increase in tourism arrivals and globalization is detrimental to the attainment of sustainable environmental quality in a long term. Precisely, a 1% increase in international arrivals and globalization is responsible for a 0.18 and 0.89% increase in ecological footprint in the long-run. These impacts of tourism activities and globalization are detrimental to the environmental quality of the destination countries. Meanwhile, the real income per capita and biocapacity in the destination countries improve the environmental quality of the panel of destination countries in the long-run. In addition, the study found significant evidence of Granger causality from tourism and real income to ecological footprint without feedback, the globalization-ecological footprint Granger causality nexus is with feedback. Moreover, potentially effective policies for government and other stakeholders especially toward attaining Global goals were proffered in the study.Öğe Pollutant emission effect of tourism, real income, energy utilization, and urbanization in OECD countries: a panel quantile approach(SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, D-69121 HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, 2020) Alola, Andrew Adewale; Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Alola, Uju VioletAlthough the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries are largely regarded as a high human development index and high-income economies, evidence has continued to reveal the existential gap among the member countries drive toward achieving environmental sustainability. Giving this motivation, this research employed a panel quantile approach to examine the role of square of per capita income (the environmental Kuznets curve-EKC hypothesis) and per capita income, tourist arrivals, energy consumption, and urbanization on environmental quality in the panel of (31) selected OECD countries over the period 1995-2016. A handful of vital results were presented in the study. First, the evidence of EKC (invertedU-shaped) proposition is establish just for the lower quantiles while a no EKC (U-shaped) hypothesis is found from the 0.25th to 0.90th quantile. In specific, environmental quality starts to improve when the per capita real income peaked at 11, 271.13 USD (0.05th quantile) and 8, 604.15 USD (0.10th quantile) while the environment becomes damaged after income per capita becomes 89, 321.72 USD (0.25th quantile) and 36, 315.50 USD (0.50th quantile). Moreover, the effect of international tourism arrivals, urbanization, and energy consumption are all significant and damaging to environmental quality across the quantile but with a slightly minimized impact toward the upper quantile. Furthermore, there is statistical significant evidence of Granger causality at least from tourism development, energy consumption, urbanization, and per capita income to carbon emissions. Considering the aforementioned results, the study outlined relevant policy mechanism that is poised to guide the OECD member countries on the sustainable development path.Öğe Proactive personality and organisational performance of hotels in Cyprus(VARNA UNIV MANAGEMENT-VUM, 13 A OBORISHTE STR, VARNA 9000, BULGARIA, 2023) Irani, Foad; Rahimizhian, Sima; Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Lasisi, Taiwo TemitopeThis paper investigates the impact of a manager’s proactive personality on organisational performance. Furthermore, this study explores the mediating mechanism of service innovation and the moderating impact of organisational resilience on the relationship between a manager’s proactive personality and organisational performance. The study applies resilience theory to support the proposed framework. Using data from several sources, including hotel managers in Cyprus and their staff, the researchers developed a model to illustrate how managers with proactive personalities contribute to organisational performance. Findings from the structural equation modelling revealed that a proactive personality strongly influences organisational performance. Furthermore, service innovation mediates the relationship between organisational resilience and organisational performance of hotels. Finally, this paper discusses the theoretical and managerial implications and limitations of the study as well as future research possibilities.Öğe Residents’ Perceptions of Sustainable Tourism Destination Recovery: The Case of Northern Cyprus(MDPI, ST ALBAN-ANLAGE 66, CH-4052 BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2022) Seyedabolghasemi, Maryam Alsadat; Kılıç, Hasan; Avcı, Turgay; Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Lasisi, Taiwo TemitopeAs nations and tourism destinations are beginning to relax nonpharmaceutical measures for the prevention of the COVID-19 virus, a major quest of tourism stakeholders is to restart and restore the once viable and productive industry to its prior state. While the urge to restart and restore may necessitate a strategic plan and drastic measures, care must be taken not to undermine the sustainability of the destination. The current study seeks to understand the perceptions of residents of Northern Cyprus as key tourism stakeholders concerning the impacts of COVID-19 to the island’s tourism activities and recommendations for recovery post pandemic. To this end, the study used grounded theory and semistructured interviews to explore how residents perceive the contribution of focused advertisements and stakeholder engagement in the sustainable restoration of tourism activities post COVID-19 on the island. While divergent opinions were gathered, it can be inferred that stakeholders expect the implementation of strategic plans aided by focused advertisements to ensure the sustainability of their tourist destinations. Policy directions and academic contributions are also stated as requirements.Öğe Robotic safety and hygiene attributes: visitors' intention to receive robot-delivered hospitality services(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2024) Parvez, M. Omar; Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Lasisi, Taiwo TemitopePurpose-This study aims to investigate tourists' intentions to use hotel service robots with a focus on safety and hygiene. It examines the impact of perceived safety, health awareness and service assurance on consumer engagement and robot usage. Design/methodology/approach-Survey data from 275 participants with experience in robotic service were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The study used purposive sampling and collected data via the Prolific platform, using SEM and SmartPLS Ver. 3.0 for analysis. Findings-Results indicate customers prioritize safety and hygiene, valuing effective service responses and cleanliness. Perceived robotic safety and service assurance positively influence personal engagement, with a preference for service robots among female guests. Research limitations/implications-While emphasizing the importance of safety and service assurance in hotel robotics, the study acknowledges limitations in personalization and conclusive use of service robots. Originality/value-This research contributes to understanding the role of perceived safety in service robot usage, highlighting the significance of user trust and comfort in human-robot interactions. It also explores the novel connection between service assurance and service robots, offering insights into robotic performance reliability in user-centric contexts.Öğe Smart destination competitiveness: underscoring its impact on economic growth(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2023) Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Odei, Samuel Amponsah; Eluwole, Kayode KolawolePurposeThe current study is designed to investigate the factors that foster the framing of destination competitiveness and establish the factors that drive the contribution of tourism innovations to economic growth in smart tourism destinations.Design/methodology/approachA four-year panel data were extracted from the World Economic Forum's travel and tourism competitiveness index and data were analysed using Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood regression model.FindingsThe findings demonstrate that both the enabling environment and airport infrastructure significantly affect tourism's impact on the economy of the selected smart European tourism destinations. Conversely, human resources and general infrastructure display a negative correlation with tourism's contribution to the economy. However, no data in the sample support the idea that tourism policies, government prioritization or readiness of tourism information and communication technologies impact tourism's contribution to the economy. Additionally, the marginal effects indicate that improving the enabling environment and airport infrastructure can generate additional benefits for the economy through tourism.Originality/valueThe uniqueness of this study is the integration of smart tourism destinations with the measure of destination competitiveness to provide an empirical bridge that links tourism competitiveness to economic growth.Öğe Tourism and the Mediterranean Experience Amidst Environmental Issues: Fresh Insights from Panel Analysis(Econjournals, 2023) Bekun, Festus Victor; Dossou, Toyo Amegnonna Marcel; Eluwole, Kayode Kolawole; Lasisi, Taiwo Temitope; Uzuner, GizemAccording to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism is critical to a country’s economic development. It acts as a catalyst for direct and indirect job creation, economic growth, and the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI). To this end, the present study looks into the relationship between economic growth (GDP), domestic credit (DC), tourism (TR), FDI, and CO2 emissions for selected Mediterranean countries. This study employs panel corrected standard errors (PCSE) and dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS) approaches to assure the trustworthiness of the findings. The empirical information gathered supports the idea that tourism adds to pollution in the analyzed blocs. Furthermore, the data supports the pollution haven hypothesis concept by demonstrating that an increase in FDI harms the environment. The study’s findings advocate for precautionary actions to alleviate the detrimental effects of tourism-related pollution. Ecotourism policies that support sustainable behaviors must be developed and implemented. Countries can establish a balance between economic growth and environmental protection by implementing such policies. Governments, policymakers, and stakeholders must work together to create effective frameworks and policies that promote responsible tourism. This research fills a knowledge vacuum by shedding light on the specific dynamics of Mediterranean tourism businesses. Economic growth, domestic credit, tourism, FDI, and CO2 emissions are all linked, according to empirical research. The findings highlight the importance of establishing ecotourism legislation and constructing sustainable infrastructure to reduce tourism’s negative environmental impacts. Countries may safeguard the long-term viability of their tourism businesses by finding a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. © 2023, Econjournals. All rights reserved.