The why, how, and what of public policy implications of tourism and hospitality research

Breaking waves: A bibliometric odyssey on crisis communication in tourism and hospitality (1980–2022) and paving the path for future research

“…Drawing from the revelations of the study, policymakers and practitioners can enhance their crisis management capabilities by integrating resilience into their policy‐making processes. Aguinis et al (2023) emphasise the crucial role of socially and economically relevant policies in the tourism and hospitality sector. Strengthening ties through robust collaborations between key figures in both the industry and academia can facilitate improved policy‐making.…”

The Criticality of Public Policy in Hospitality and Tourism Research

“…In recent years, public policy and government have diminished in importance due to increasing privatization and deregulation movements that began in the 1970s. This shift has significantly impacted the tourism sector, as noted by Hall (1999) and Aguinis et al (2023). For instance, the success of a hospitality business, such as a hotel serving tourists and locals, depends not only on its own assets and finances but also on community resources.…”

Quality of Life and Public Policy Development for Tourism Destinations

“…Despite the acknowledged significance, surprisingly, there are only a few studies that provide a comprehensive framework for tourism public policy (e.g., Amore & Hall, 2017; Guo et al, 2019; Pforr, 2005; Shone & Memon, 2008). The scarcity of research-based implications in tourism was confirmed in a recent review by Aguinis et al (2023). The authors noted that while studies may include general discussions on policy implications, the majority of them do not suggest an effective mechanism for how their findings can be translated into public policies within the context of QoL.…”

“…However, only a few studies have touched on how QoL itself should be incorporated into public policy formulation. Public policy formulation and implementation play an important role in shaping the tourism industry, promoting its positive effects, and mitigating negative outcomes on the destination (Aguinis et al, 2023). Thus, policies related to tourism performance, tourism demand, tourism satellite accounts, and resource integration should all incorporate QoL elements, so they are more objective, comprehensive, and effective.…”

“…Despite the plethora of studies examining the connection between residents’ QoL and tourism (e.g., Ouyang et al, 2019; Wang et al, 2022), there is a lack of understanding of how research on QoL can define public policies in tourism. In a recent review of public policy implications of tourism and hospitality research, Aguinis et al (2023) emphasize the importance of challenging the traditional view regarding the conceptualization and measurement of tourism success for effective public policy solutions. Thus, the main objectives of this conceptual paper are to critically address the knowledge gap regarding the public policy function of QoL indicators in tourism and consequently suggest a conceptual framework of QoL and tourism public policy.…”