World uncertainty and international tourist arrivals: does good governance make a difference?

KOÇAK E., Cobanoglu C.

CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM, vol.28, no.3, pp.341-345, 2025 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/13683500.2024.2309151
  • Journal Name: CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), CAB Abstracts, Geobase, Hospitality & Tourism Complete, Hospitality & Tourism Index, PAIS International, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.341-345
  • Keywords: Uncertainty, tourism demand, governance, panel data, moderator impact
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

World uncertainty has been rising steadily over the past two decades. While uncertainty affects all sectors negatively, tourism is much more vulnerable to shocks. Therefore, it is critical to explain what kind of environment is necessary for tourism resilience against global shocks. To this end, this paper examines the relationship between world uncertainty, governance, and tourism using the panel data method. According to the findings, while world uncertainty affects tourism negatively, good governance contributes to tourism development. More importantly, good governance moderates the negative effect of world uncertainty on tourism.