The Tourism Satellite Account: Possibilities and Potential Benefits for the Eastern Caribbean Islands Tourism Development

Authors

  • David McArthur Baker Tennessee State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-5195/5379

Keywords:

Tourism, Tourism Satellite Account, Benefits, Caribbean Islands

Abstract

The Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) is a method for estimation of the role of tourism in the economy based on the collection and processing of large numbers of statistic data. TSA can be created on a national or regional levels and reflect aggregates which connect with the planning and development of tourism. This approach can improve the overall quality and consistency of the system of national accounts of a country.  The Caribbean region, quite like other areas of the world, have had some challenges in creating the TSA. The main aim of this paper is to examine the concept of the Tourism Satellite Account and its potential benefits for the Eastern Caribbean Islands.

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2015-12-24

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Baker, D. M. (2015). The Tourism Satellite Account: Possibilities and Potential Benefits for the Eastern Caribbean Islands Tourism Development. Almatourism - Journal of Tourism, Culture and Territorial Development, 6(12), 101–119. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-5195/5379

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