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The impact of infectious diseases on hotel occupancy rate based on independent component analysis

  • Edmond H.C. Wu
  • , Chun Hung Roberts Law
  • , B. Jiang Brianda

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Abstract

The recent global outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1), or the more commonly known as swine flu, has negatively affected the tourism and hospitality industries in many countries. This article reports a study that applied independent component analysis, a novel statistical technique, to separate the dominant factors which determine the levels of hotel occupancy rates in Hong Kong. Empirical findings would provide useful insights on how the dynamic lodging demand reacts to epidemics based on the severity and duration of the events.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)751-753
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Hospitality Management
Volume29
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2010

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Hotel occupancy rate
  • Independent component analysis
  • Infectious diseases

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
  • Strategy and Management

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