Development of micro-clusters in tourism: a case of equestrian tourism in northwest Iceland

Sigurðardóttir, Ingibjörg; Steinþórsson, Runólfur Smári

doi:10.1080/15022250.2018.1497286

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“…The necessity for consideration of internal and international production specialization during institutionalization of its cluster development is emphasized in the work (Shi & Chen, 2019). In its turn, the necessity for considering the sectorial specifics of clusters for highlyeffective management of the process of institutionalization of their development is emphasized in the work (Sigurðardóttir. & Steinthorsson, 2018).…”

Section: Literature Review and Methodologymentioning

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Quality Management of Cluster Institutional Development: New Trends and the Best Practices in Regions of the World and Russia

Mitrofanova¹,

Sheikin²,

Ivanov³

2019

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Analysis of the global practice shows versatile innovative tools of the regional cluster institutional development: in the field of functional institutions it's introduction of the cluster ambassador function into its functional framework, development of training programs for cluster managers and facilitators, elaboration of cluster cooperation patterns with the consumer community; in the field of framework institutions it's introduction of the regional open-government pattern, establishment of specialized body system, encouragement of cluster members' integration into business and social networks; in the field of regulatory strategic institutions it's introduction of the practice of collecting relevant data on clusters beyond industrial and statistical data, development of a special strategy for regional cluster development, promotion of intersectoral and interregional cluster initiatives; in the field of mental institutions it's a shifting focus of strategic developments from competitive advantages to collaborative ones of the region, including marketing, branding and cluster identity establishment.

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Section: Literature Review and Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Quality Management of Cluster Institutional Development: New Trends and the Best Practices in Regions of the World and Russia

Mitrofanova¹,

Sheikin²,

Ivanov³

2019

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“…However, it can change dynamically during an innovation process, when new types of resources are needed for value creation. Networks are nested in each other and co-evolve, and they are embedded in local social and institutional structures and practices, as Sigurðardóttir and Steinthorsson (2018) address in this issue. Thus, the dynamics of networks may vary from context to context, and there is a need to develop contextual knowledge of networking and network dynamics.…”

Section: Research On the Dynamics Of Network And Innovation In Tourismmentioning

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“…Cluster theory inspires the study Development of micro-clusters in tourism: A case of equestrian tourism in Northwest Iceland by Sigurðardóttir and Steinthorsson (2018). The paper investigates the incremental development of a horse-related tourism micro-cluster, and how this cluster relates to (other) clusters within agriculture and tourism.…”

Section: Research On the Dynamics Of Network And Innovation In Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Editorial: networks, dynamics, and innovation in the Tourism industry

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Eide

2018

Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism

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“…In the tourism strategy for Skagafjörður 2006-2010 the importance of historic riding trails is highly emphasized as an opportunity for product development in tourism to enrich visitors' experience [42]. The region has the highest ratio of horses per person in Iceland; 2.6 horses per person [30] and an active horse industry at all levels of the value chain, including equestrian tourism [43,44].…”

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The Riding Trail as Geotourism Attraction: Evidence from Iceland

Helgadóttir

Sigurðardóttir

2018

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The geological aspects of tourism are much more extensive than just places to be viewed and/or experienced. The terrain traveled is also a geological phenomenon and an attraction in itself. For a hiker or a rider the type of trail is important. Features of the trail such as the gradient, altitude, the soil qualities, the length and the vistas it affords are important geological considerations. The trail as an experienced geological attraction, or should we say, the foundation for horse based tourism, particularly long rides, is the topic of this paper. The research is based on different sources. Existing data from earlier research on the Icelandic horse industry and equestrian tourism are used, as well as eight interviews conducted for this study. Further, the authors use their personal experiences as riders and horse tourists to reflect on the topic. Findings indicate that the riding trail and its surroundings can be defined as geosites and equestrian tourists as casual geotourists. The trails as geosites have different values for its stakeholders. The trails seem to have values such as scientific/educational, cultural/heritage, scenic and touristic values, just as other geosites. Furthermore, we argue that riding trails do have an economic value, as well as an emotional/romantic value.

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Development of micro-clusters in tourism: a case of equestrian tourism in northwest Iceland

Cited by 25 publications

References 36 publications

Quality Management of Cluster Institutional Development: New Trends and the Best Practices in Regions of the World and Russia

Quality Management of Cluster Institutional Development: New Trends and the Best Practices in Regions of the World and Russia

Editorial: networks, dynamics, and innovation in the Tourism industry

The Riding Trail as Geotourism Attraction: Evidence from Iceland

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