DETERMINANTS OF TOURISM DEMAND IN CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Tourism is a sector that contributes to the economic development of both developed and developing countries, with this structure, it contains environmental, social, dimensions sustainable development. This study aims estimate effects environmental quality other determinants on international tourism demand. Within scope 2008–2017 period, demand from 27 different countries top 10 attract most tourists worldwide was examined using multidimensional panel gravity model. The economic, non-economic indicators were investigated Poisson pseudo-maximum likelihood (PPML) estimation methods. findings showed low significantly reduces In addition, tourist income, common language, border had positive demand, while distance, relative price, visa restrictions negative effects. offers recommendations for policymakers stakeholders literature economics environment.