High-speed trains and tourists: what is the link? Evidence from the French and Spanish capitals

摘要: The objective of this paper is to analyse the factors influencing tourists’ choice a destination and role High Speed Rail (HSR) systems in choice. methodology proposed consists analysing two capitals Europe, i.e. Paris Madrid where HSR services are important, investigate holidaymakers choosing these cities, main outcome show that several influence tourist, like presence architectural sites, quality promotion itself, events, also services. However we found system has affected different way. Concerning French case study, considered real transport mode alternative among tourists, therefore chosen reach as well for revisiting it. On other hand, by tourists irrespective on HSR, while reaching cities close Madrid. Data collected from surveys have been used further quantitative analysis. Models specified calibrated identify revisit highlighted.