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Cruise passengers’ expenditure in Uruguay: A cross-section data analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In recent years, the cruise industry has gained relevance in Uruguay's political debate, but the impact this activity has on the Uruguayan tourism economy is still unclear. This study analyzes one of the components of the economic impact of cruises on a destination: the expenditure of cruise passengers who disembark at Uruguayan ports. To this end, two cross-sectional regression models are estimated to explore the extensive and intensive spending decisions of cruise passengers who disembark at the ports of Punta del Este and Montevideo. The paper shows that the nationality of the interviewee, the port of disembarking and whether they travel in a group, are the most important variables in explaining individual spending behavior. Based on the economic analysis, the study suggests some management recommendations that destination policymakers could implement to improve the economic benefits of cruise tourism in Uruguay.

Source: Ocean & Coastal Management

DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107926

Authors: Juan Gabriel Brida, David Matesanz Gómez, Verónica Segarra

Institution: Universidad de la República de Uruguay

Language: English

Topic: Cruise Tourism Development and Management

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,350