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    Spatial and temporal modelling of tourist movements using Semi-Markov processes

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    Authors
    Xia, Jianhong (Cecilia)
    Zeephongsekul, P.
    Packer, D.
    Date
    2010
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Xia, Jianhong (Cecilia) and Zeephongsekul, Panlop and Packer, David. 2010. Spatial and temporal modelling of tourist movements using Semi-Markov processes. Tourism Management. 32 (4): pp. 844-851.
    Source Title
    Tourism Management
    DOI
    10.1016/j.tourman.2010.07.009
    ISSN
    02615177
    School
    Department of Spatial Sciences
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    NOTICE: This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Tourism Management. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Tourism Management, 32, 4, 2010 DOI 10.1016/j.tourman.2010.07.009

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19347
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Tourist movement is a complex process. It can be modelled from a number of different perspectives; for example, Tourism, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences and Psychology. This paper aims to establish a sound methodology, using Semi-Markov processes to model the spatial and temporal movement of tourists. The objective is to understand, predict, control for, and optimise the decisions made by tourists in their choice of attractions. Semi-Markov processes have a Markov chain and a renewal process embedded within their structure, and as such, can be used to provide a wide variety of practical models. One of the outcomes of this approach is the introduction of a measure to assess the attractiveness of particular tourist attractions based on spatial and temporal interactions between the attractions. A case study conducted at Phillip Island Nature Park, Victoria, Australia is used to validate the model. The study’s results support the proposed model’s efficiency. The results are also practical and useful for assisting park managers and tourist operators with park planning and marketing decisions: for example, knowing which attractions are the most popular, how long tourists will spend at any one site; and what the likely routes are that they will follow.

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