Spatial Diversity of Tourism in the Countries of the European Union

The aim of the article is to present the spatial diversity of tourism in the countries of the European Union (EU). The main objective of the article can be divided into three immediate goals, each of which is to determine countries that are similar by means of: (1) accommodation base; (2) tourism tr...

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Published in:Sustainability 2020-04, Vol.12 (7), p.2713
Main Authors: Roman, Michał, Roman, Monika, Niedziółka, Arkadiusz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accommodation
Cluster analysis
Economic activity
Economic development
Economic growth
Employment
Expenditures
GDP
GNP
Gross Domestic Product
Gross National Product
Hotels & motels
Literature reviews
Tourism
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Summary:The aim of the article is to present the spatial diversity of tourism in the countries of the European Union (EU). The main objective of the article can be divided into three immediate goals, each of which is to determine countries that are similar by means of: (1) accommodation base; (2) tourism traffic; and (3) tourism-related expenditures and revenues. In order to group countries, Ward’s cluster analysis method is used. The aim is verified with the use of 2017 United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Eurostat data. The analysis covers all EU member states. The research conducted confirms, inter alia, the key role of the accommodation base in the development of tourism in those countries.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su12072713