Territorial structure of inbound and domestic tourism in the Baltic States
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13079911 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anna Aleksandrova (0000-0002-1772-8431, Lomonosov Moscow State University), I V Krasavtsev (0000-0003-4303-8554, Lomonosov Moscow State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 120-138 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Baltic Region (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2310-0524 • E-ISSN: 2079-8555 |
| Publisher | Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (PUBLISHER • RU) |
| DOI | 10.5922/2079-8555-2023-1-7 |
| OpenAlex | W4366221496 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 28 |
This paper examines the transformation of the territorial structure of tourism in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The spatial and temporal organisation of tourism in these countries has undergone significant changes since they became independent and joined the EU. These changes have affected the geography of tourist flows and destinations of interest. This study aims to define the geographical and economic peculiarities of the development of tourism in the Baltic States and to identify the central, peripheral and semi-peripheral regions. Elements of the centre-periphery structure were identified through cluster analysis covering the period 2009—2019. Eleven indicators were used to determine the level of socio-economic development, the state of inbound and domestic tourism and the degree of transport infrastructure development. The results of the study suggest that there have been progressive changes in the territorial structure of tourism in the Baltic States. The main centres of attraction are the capitals and their adjacent territories. Horizontal contacts with more developed regions of the EU states and vertical interaction with other regions of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have a significant impact on the development of tourism activities. Central regions are dominant in terms of attracting tourist flows. This is characteristic of a highly polarized tourism structure. However, many semi-peripheral and peripheral regions have lately improved their position, being integrated into national and cross-border tourism routes and increasing outreach in the tourism market
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |