Abstract This article looks at the efficiency of Portuguese tour operators focusing on firm size, group ownership, and mergers and acquisitions. It has been argued that changed market conditions in Europe make it hard for tour operators to achieve economies of scale and market growth without increasing firm size or being part of a more high profile company.

    Research highlights ► Demonstrates some of the key links between mergers and acquisitions, ownership, and firm size and the efficiency of Portuguese and Spanish tourist operators. ► Finds it is hard for tour operators to achieve economies of scale and market growth without increasing firm size through mergers or being a part more high profile company.


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    Titel :

    Portuguese tour operators: A fight for survival


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2010-01-01


    Format / Umfang :

    3 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch