Astrotourism development of the Coquimbo Region: evidence post solar eclipse 2019

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https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-88702022000100003

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Astrotourism, development, quality of experience, total solar eclipse, logistic regression

Abstract

The 2019 Solar Eclipse, whose umbra occurred in the Coquimbo region (Chile), provided the opportunity to diagnose the development of astrotourism in the territory and reflect on the strategies necessary for its improvement. This research analyzes the quality of the tourist’s astrotourism experience, through a binary logistic regression model. The results reveal that, in general, travelers were satisfied, however it is noted that foreign tourists have less intention of repeating the visit and recommending the destination (loyalty). The findings are expected to help improve the competitiveness of Chile’s astrotourism.

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Sebastián Cristóbal Araya-Pizarro, Universidad de La Serena

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Departamento de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales

Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Empresariales y Jurídicas

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2022-11-17

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Araya-Pizarro, S. C. (2022). Astrotourism development of the Coquimbo Region: evidence post solar eclipse 2019. Economic Analysis Review, 37(1), 3–25. https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-88702022000100003

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