We document a causal influence of online user-generated information on realworld economic outcomes. In particular, we conduct a randomized field experiment to test whether additional information on Wikipedia about cities affects tourists' choices of overnight visits. Our treatment of adding...

Tourism is an upcoming industry with a high potential for future growth. Many factors influencing destination image (DI) are affecting tourism development. Therefore, studying factors influencing DI is essential. This research study aims to model the factors influencing DI in the tourism...

West Virginia’s tourism and craft brewing industries have experienced rapid growth within the last several years as a result of changing state policies and creative business models emphasizing immersion in and appreciation of the state’s rich rural heritage. The state’s craft breweries...