IATE Research Seminar Series - Second Edition
Seminar of the Tourism Economics in Focus: IATE Research Seminar Series, delivered by María Santana-Gallego (Department of Applied Economics, University of the Balearic Islands).
Title: Gravity Models in Tourism: From Theory to Empirical Practice
Authors: María Santana-Gallego(Department of Applied Economics, University of the Balearic Islands).
Abstract:
This seminar aims to provide an accessible introduction to the use of gravity models for analysing international tourism flows, connecting their theoretical foundations with modern empirical practice. It discusses key data and estimation challenges, recent econometric developments, and good practices for obtaining credible gravity estimates in tourism research.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
🕒 Time: 2:30 PM CET (UTC +2; Madrid Time),
🌐 Format: Online — open to all
We look forward to seeing you there!
For any queries, please contact the seminar organizers: veronica.leoni@uib.es & oriol.anguera@cett.cat
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