Abstract
Objective of this study was to assess the economic impact of the convention industry in Korea. An input-output model was used to investigate the economic impact of the convention industry in terms of output, employment, income, value-added, and import. Considering multiplier effects, rate of exchange earnings, and substitution effect, the convention industry was compared with other major export products. According to results of this study, estimated economic impact of the convention industry was reported to be very significant to the Korean economy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 533-541 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Tourism Management |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2003 |
Keywords
- An input-output (I-O) model
- Convension
- Multiplier
- Substitution effect
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Development
- Transportation
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
- Strategy and Management