Entrepreneurship in Tourism
Entrepreneurship in Tourism

Author: Andreas Walmsley

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-11-19

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 135169054X

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The development of tourism has historically been characterised by enterprising individuals. Small businesses are the backbone of the tourism and hospitality industry. However, entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process have long been marginal topics within tourism scholarship. This is a critical, yet accessible, introduction to the subject. Structured into twelve chapters, this book takes an intuitive step-by-step progression through entrepreneurship in tourism: context, theoretical perspectives and definitions; the entrepreneurial process from concept to reality to growth, policy context and future directions. Featuring learning outcomes, ‘reflective practice’ activities and a range of international case studies that encourage critical thinking and practical applications, this is essential reading for anyone studying tourism degree programmes at undergraduate and graduate level.

The Emerald Handbook of Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
The Emerald Handbook of Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality

Author: Marios Sotiriadis

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2018-07-11

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 1787435296

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This book is a practical handbook for entrepreneurship in tourism related industries. The book will provide students and prospective entrepreneurs with the knowledge, know-how and best practices in order to assist them in planning, implementing and managing business ventures in the field of tourism.

Tourism and Entrepreneurship
Tourism and Entrepreneurship

Author: Jovo Ateljevic

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-12-04

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1136434054

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Tourism and Entrepreneurship: International Perspectives provides an innovative, interdisciplinary approach. This book takes as its central theme the role of entrepreneurship in the context of regional, local and national tourism development. By engaging with top academics in both tourism and entrepreneurship this book delivers a cohesive, interdisciplinary examination of the most recent developments in both tourism and entrepreneurship. Several key themes are explored and articulated through the following concepts and issues: tourism, innovation and entrepreneurship; the role and nature of individual and collective entrepreneurship in different contexts; the role of tourism in responding to development opportunities created by global forces; and finally, issues associated with tourism strategies and policies. Divided into four parts, the book reflects on the most relevant areas of tourism entrepreneurship: * Understanding the conceptual basis of tourism entrepreneurship * Creative use of entrepreneurship and processes of social innovation * Tourism entrepreneurship mediating the global–local divide * Sectoral strategies and policy issues of tourism entrepreneurship Tourism and Entrepreneurship: International Perspective: * Explains the impact of tourism entrepreneurship on places and overall regional and destination development * Examines the role of the public sector in facilitating the need for sustainable tourism development * Examines the effects and implications of funding schemes and support programmes * Takes the owner, manager and entrepreneur as the starting point of analysis to explore specific issues * Allows practitioners and policy-makers to explore practical applications and best practice of theory through a diverse range of international case studies * Contributed to by an international team of leading scholars in tourism and entrepreneurship This book is a unique combination of theory, case studies and discussion highlighting the importance of entrepreneurial tourism activity for economic success. It is essential reading for students and researchers in both tourism and entrepreneurship.

Social Entrepreneurship and Tourism
Social Entrepreneurship and Tourism

Author: Pauline J. Sheldon

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-12-22

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 331946518X

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This volume explores the links between the rapidly growing phenomenon of social entrepreneurship (SE) and the international tourism and hospitality industry. This unique industry is particularly ripe for transformation by SE and the book’s authors delve deeply into the reasons for this. The book has three parts. The first creates a conceptual and theoretical framework for understanding the uniqueness of SE in the tourism context. The second examines different communities of practice where SE is being applied in tourism. The third is a rich collection of case studies from eight countries where tourism SE is already having an impact. The book’s authors address the topic from many different angles, disciplinary backgrounds and geographic areas. Many case study authors are practicing social entrepreneurs who share their successes, challenges and experience with tourism-related projects. The book also proposes a research agenda and educational programmatic changes needed to support tourism SE. As these are developed, tourism SE will bring innovation to destinations, transformation of their economic and social structures, and contribution to a better world. The book has many insights and resources for scholars and practitioners alike to usher in this transformation.

Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Industries
Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Industries

Author: Michael Rimmington

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-11-03

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1136405569

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Entrepreneurship is the engine that drives any successful industry or economy. In the rapidly evolving hospitality, tourism and leisure sector worldwide this is particularly true. This new text is designed to develop a greater understanding of the process and context for entrepreneurship as well as to provide key concepts which will enable the reader to become more entrepreneurial themselves. The text unites appropriate theory with copious real world examples giving the student, manager or trainer a powerful framework for understanding every aspect of this vital business function. Rigorously developed by authors with wide teaching and industry experience it contains: *Clear learning objectives and teaching structure *Up-to-date cases throughout *The widest possible coverage of the latest research and literature *A clear focus on the dynamic hospitality, tourism and leisure sector. Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Industries is an essential teaching tool and reference on all serious academic and professional courses and gives a uniquely powerful overview of the subject for students and trainees.

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism
Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism

Author: Maureen Brookes

Publisher: Goodfellow Publishers Ltd

Published: 2015-09-30

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1910158291

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'Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism: a global perspective' gives a new and definitive overview of the vital role and effective practice of entrepreneurship in one of the most dynamic industry sectors in the world. The highly qualified international team of contributors ensures a global perspective.

Generation Z Marketing and Management in Tourism and Hospitality
Generation Z Marketing and Management in Tourism and Hospitality

Author: Nikolaos Stylos

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-05-24

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 3030706958

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Generation Z (Gen Z) is the demographic cohort also known as Post-Millennials, the iGeneration or the Homeland Generation. Referring to individuals born roughly between the mid-1990s and the early 2000s, they are our youngest consumers, students, colleagues, and voters. Understanding them is a key aspect. In the context of the hospitality and tourism, Gen Z-ers represent the future in human resources, and service production and consumption. This book focuses on the aspirations, expectations, preferences and behaviours related to individuals within this demographic. It critically discusses their dynamism in driving the tourism sector and offers insights into the roles that Gen Z will inhabit as visitors, guests, consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. This book is a valuable resource for managers, scholars and students interested in acquiring concrete knowledge on how Gen Z will shape the marketing and management of tourism-related services.

Innovation and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Community Tourism
Innovation and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Community Tourism

Author: Soares, Jakson Renner Rodrigues

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-10-16

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1799848566

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Innovation is essential to remaining competitive in the tourism industry, especially for new enterprises. Community-based tourism is not only innovative but also a responsible tourism initiative that lessens the negative impacts of economic activity and increases the positive impacts of the sector. This type of tourism works with respect for the environment and generates innovations in products, services, and processes. Moreover, from a social innovation perspective, it explores businesses, initiatives, and ideas that can add value to tourism. Entrepreneurs looking to remain successful need to improve their knowledge of this valuable industry. Innovation and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Community Tourism is a critical reference source that examines the latest empirical research findings in innovation in the community tourism network and its contribution to the development of the territory. The book also investigates the dynamic capacities related to small tourism entrepreneurs in the coastal space. Highlighting themes that include female entrepreneurship, marketing, and marine tourism, this book is ideal for entrepreneurs, small business owners, tourism and hospitality professionals, academicians, researchers, and students who are looking to improve their understanding of community tourism development.

Global Entrepreneurial Trends in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Global Entrepreneurial Trends in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Author: Batabyal, Debasish

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-03-13

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1799826058

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Tourism has been gaining importance in recent decades with its increasing socio-economic, geo-political, and ecological contributions, including its potential contribution to GDP, foreign exchange, and international business. At this juncture, an assessment and analysis of the scope, opportunities, and challenges of tourism and hospitality entrepreneurship is essential to the economic development of numerous countries. Global Entrepreneurial Trends in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry is a pivotal reference source that provides conceptualized ideas regarding the scope, prospects, and challenges of tourism and hospitality entrepreneurship. While highlighting topics such as destination tourism, multigenerational travel, and social entrepreneurship, this publication explores the relationship among tourism, hotel management, transportations, international trade, cargo and supply chain management, as well as the inter-linkages among various sectors and sub-sectors of the tourism industry. This book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, directors, restaurateurs, travel agents, hotel management, industry professionals, academics, professors, and students.

Community-based Rural Tourism and Entrepreneurship
Community-based Rural Tourism and Entrepreneurship

Author: Yasuo Ohe

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-11-18

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 9811503834

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To meet the rising demand for scientific evidence in the context of rural tourism research, this book explores tourism and tourism-related diversification activities performed by farming households and entrepreneurs in rural communities. To do so it adopts a consistent conceptual and empirical microeconomic approach and employs econometric methodology. Community-based rural tourism (CBRT) is attracting increasing interest in both developed and developing countries, since tourism is considered an effective way to promote rural development in all parts of the globe. Further, because information and communication technologies are developing rapidly, new types of communities are now formed more easily than ever. As such, this book covers not only traditional, closed agrarian communities, but also emerging communities formed by local nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and national networks of farmers who provide educational tourism for consumers. These emerging communities are beyond the range of traditional agrarian communities and complement each other, which helps overcome obstacles to rural tourism for farm operators and urban residents. Those communities also nurture the rural entrepreneurship that eventually will create a sustainable urban–rural relationship. This study—the first of its kind—contributes to the advancement of research on rural tourism from a microeconomic perspective. It presents a conceptual framework for understanding rural tourism from a microeconomic perspective; empirically clarifies the specific issues and constraints for the development of CBRT; and also investigates how to overcome these issues.