Internationalization and innovation in tourism

Williams, Allan M.; Shaw, Gareth

doi:10.1016/j.annals.2010.09.006

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“…It should be realised that not all networking activities and relationships benefit innovation activities (Sundbo et al, 2007). Nevertheless, effective networking and collaboration is crucial for accessing knowledge to create innovations in tourism (Hoarau, 2014;Weidenfeld, Hall, 2014;Williams, Shaw, 2011;Xiang et al, 2013). It is observed that when tourism firms manage to establish collaboration with other firms or organisations this results in innovation (Tejada, Moreno, 2013).…”

Section: Reflections On the Geography Of Tourism Innovationmentioning

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Unpacking the geography of tourism innovation in Western Cape Province, South Africa

Booyens

Rogerson

2016

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series

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Abstract. This paper interrogates the geography of tourism innovation in the Western Cape, South Africa. In particular, innovations by tourism firms are mapped and local tourism innovation networks are analysed. Networking behaviour is examined since it is regarded as indispensable for accessing knowledge and learning for innovation purposes. The analysis draws on a broader investigation of tourism innovation and networking within the Western Cape province. It is revealed that the main tourist regions in the Western Cape are also the most innovative. Whilst external networking relations are observed to be highly significant for tourism innovation, local embeddedness remains critical for stimulating path creation and exploiting local core competencies for the competitiveness and survival of tourism firms and destinations.

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Section: Reflections On the Geography Of Tourism Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Unpacking the geography of tourism innovation in Western Cape Province, South Africa

Booyens

Rogerson

2016

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series

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“…In addition, in the field of innovation policy, a sectoral-based policy approach, which focuses on the sectoral rather than the spatial context as well as the strengthening of existing linkages between firms, institutions and other actors, includes building inter-sectoral networks, synergies, diversification and emerging knowledge exchanges [17]. The sectoral system approach in tourism places importance on sharing industry-specific experience and relevant knowledge between various sub sectors along the value chain [22,23].…”

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Tourism Diversification and Its Implications for Smart Specialisation

Weidenfeld

2018

Sustainability

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Abstract:The complex nature of tourism, its strong inter-sectoral relationships and regional dimension challenge innovation. The advent of smart specialisation, which focuses on regional diversification across sectors, offers considerable and hitherto largely unrealized potential for developing innovative tourism policies within this new agenda. This paper addresses the understudied concept of tourism diversification and its unrealized relevance to smart specialisation, which has emerged as a mainstream logic underpinning EU Cohesion Policy reforms and has diffused into other OECD countries. It provides a theoretical framework for studying product, market, sectoral and regional diversification as well as related variety in tourism. Some policy implications for realizing tourism diversification and for the potential role of tourism in smart specialisation strategies in particular are suggested.

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“…In the first review article, Williams and Shaw (2011) address the themes of innovation and internationalization in tourism research and practice. Anchored within the economics and knowledge literature, the interrelationships between innovation and internationalization are conceptualized and articulated in such a way that the specificities of tourism in a changing global environment can be addressed.…”

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confidence: 99%