Towards new tourism policies: the role of fiscal policy in increasing competitiveness

• Valentina Feliziani ^[1] ; Salvatore Monni ^[1]
  1. [1] Roma Tre University

     Roma Tre University

     Roma Capitale, Italia

     
• Localización: Tourism review international, ISSN 1544-2721, Vol. 16, Nº. 3-4, 2012, págs. 227-237
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • the aim of this article is to analyze the role of fiscal policies in the tourist sector. In this regard, an analysis of competitiveness in the Italian tourist sector has been carried out to prove that governance is one of the major causes of weakness. A study, at regional level, has shown that territorial imbalance on supply, demand, and public spending weakens the overall system. Medium/long-term policies are needed to bring about a recovery. this article discusses the specific role that fiscal policy plays and the tools that could be used to improve competitiveness.