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Author: | Douglas, A. J. Johnson, R. L. |
Title: | The travel cost method and the economic value of leisure time |
Journal: | International Journal of Tourism Research
2004 : SEP-OCT, VOL. 6:5, p. 365-374 |
Index terms: | Travel agents Leisure Costs Contingency planning Tourist industry USA |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | The authors discuss at length the travel cost method, a survey based technique that quantifies the non-market benefits of trips to recreation sites. The TMC has been cast in the role of an 'umpire' in recent resource allocation debates. Understanding the key role of the TCM will aid tourist agency officials troughout the world. |
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