Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleModeling and Forecasting of International Tourism Demand in ASEAN CountriesAsrin Karimi, Pouya Faroughi, Khalid Abdul RahimThis study attempts to find the best model to forecast international tourism demand using a series of key macroeconomic variables in ASEAN countries. Generally, we find that generalized Poisson regression model is the best one for estimating long-run international tourism demand. In addition, we find that inflation and real exchange rate have negative relationship with international tourism demand. On the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 7 · 8 Aug 2015 · 7,938 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleA Bound Test Approach to Cointegration of Tourism DemandFateh Habibi, Khalid Abdul RahimProblem statement: Given the high contribution of tourism industry in the Malaysian economy, Malaysia has a vast view to increase its market share of the international tourist arrivals in the Asia Pacific region. Therefore, this study attempts to investigate the long run and short run demand for tourism from top ten markets (country). Approach: To accomplish this objective the ARDL … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 11 · 30 Nov 2009 · 7,217 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleFuzzy Time Series: An Application to Tourism Demand ForecastingMuhammad Hisyam Lee, Maria Elena Nor, Suhartono et al.Problem statement: Forecasting is very important in many types of organizations since predictions of future events must be incorporated into the decision-making process. In the case of tourism demand, better forecast would help directors and investors make operational, tactical and strategic decisions. Besides that, government bodies need accurate tourism demand forecasts to plan required tourism infrastructures, such as accommodation site … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 24 Nov 2011 · 8,474 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsTax Exportability in Tourism MarketMohammad Mohebi, Khalid Abdul Rahim, Lee Chin, Khairil Wahidin AwangProblem statement: Tax incidence is a basic topic in public economics as the tourism industry is an increasingly major contributor to government revenue. Generally, government taxation objectives are for the purpose of financing programs that improve people’s lives and economic prosperity, accelerate economic growth and allow for access to sustainable development. In the first view, tax policy decisions by government … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 14 Jun 2011 · 7,679 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsTourism Equilibrium Price TrendsMohammad Mohebi, Khalid Abdul RahimProblem statement: A review of the tourism history shows that tourism as an industry was virtually unknown in Malaysia until the late 1960s. Since then, it has developed and grown into a major industry, making an important contribution to the country's economy. By allocating substantial funds to the promotion of tourism and the provision of the necessary infrastructure, the government … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 7 Feb 2012 · 6,982 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsModeling Tourist Arrivals in Destination Countries: An Application to Australian TourismS. A.H. Shobeiri Nejad, Gurudeo Anand TularamProblem statement: Little study is evident of mathematical modeling regarding tourist arrivals in South East Queensland of Australia. In this study the Bulter conceptual destination life cycle and product life cycle frameworks are used to develop an overall determinant mathematical model of Australian tourist arrivals. The model will be calibrated using real Australian data. A more complex dynamic is also … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2010 · 7,915 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsRevenue Determinants in Tourism MarketMohammad Mohebi, Khalid Abdul RahimProblem statement: Malaysian tourism industry has been growing considerably in recent years. The number of tourist arrivals has grown by 25% during 2006-2008. In comparison with Thailand and Singapore, Malaysia has more tourist arrivals but it has earned less income. The purpose of the study was to determine the major factors affecting inbound tourism expenditure in Malaysia. Approach: A panel … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2010 · 8,185 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSmart Tourism Design in Karangasem District Using Design Science Research ApproachHendro Nindito, Evaristus Didik Madyatmaja, Johan Hadi WijayaBy analyzing user needs and covering issues facing the regional tourism sector, this research seeks to create a smart tourism system for the Karangasem Regency. Extensive research, including surveys and interviews with a range of stakeholders, including visitors, local companies, and government representatives, served as a direction for the system's design and development. The research findings had a significant impact … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 7 Feb 2025 · 6,471 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractAn Opportunity for the Agricultural Sector: The Renewable Energy SourcesRiccardo Testa, Salvatore TudiscaToday, among the most important issue for energy decisions by policymakers, there are security challenges and environmental impacts on climate change and economic aspects. Since the seventies, in fact, global warming and environmental issues have had an increasing importance in international debate, attracting the attention of several scientific studies (Landi and Benelli, 2016). Many of these studies denoted that over … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 3 · 6 Sep 2016 · 8,092 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractWearable Technology: A New Era of Gadgetry InnovationHaider KhaleelToday, wearable technology comes in a wide variety of forms, from wrist and arm bands to eyewear, footwear and smart textiles. The number of wearable electronic devices available in today’s electronics market including smart watches, activity trackers, helmets and smart clothing seems to grow substantially. In fact, this technology is recognized as one of the hottest trends and one of … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 18 Apr 2015 · 7,477 accessesView PDFCite