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A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2021.
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tourism; events; entrepreneurship; cultural tourism
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The concept of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (EE) has recently attracted much scholarly attention [1–3]. According to Cohen [4] (p.3), EE is defined as “(…) an interconnected group of actors in a local geographic community committed to sustainable development through the support and facilitation of new sustainable ventures”. Studies showed that support from EE is essential for entrepreneurial activities in general and for sustainable entrepreneurship in particular [5,6]. Despite the elevated status of the external environment for entrepreneurship and significant academic achievements on this important study line [7,8], less research can be observed regarding the contextual factors of entrepreneurship in tourism and event studies [9–12]. Such contextual factors might refer to specific financial, legal, institutional, and regulatory frameworks in tourism and events as well as to destination-related factors such as historical, cultural, and socioeconomic background. The purpose of this Special Issue is to expand entrepreneurial ecosystem research in tourism and events. This can result in a better understanding of: (a) how the notion of EE in tourism and events can be conceptualized, (b) how EE in tourism and events can be managed, and (c) how they can better contribute to entrepreneurship and innovation in tourism and events.
We welcome original research, review articles, as well as case studies related but not limited to the following topics:
- Tourism and events entrepreneurship;
- Creation and development of entrepreneurial ecosystems in tourism and events;
- Factors impacting entrepreneurial ecosystems in tourism and events;
- Sustainable innovation and business ecosystems in tourism and events;
- Digitalization, online communities, and virtual events in an era of uncertainty;
- Innovation networks and communities;
- Policy measures for tourism and events development;
- Financial capital in the service of tourism and events;
- Logistic advancements and the integration of tourism networks.
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- Alvedalen, J.; Boschma, R. A Critical Review of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Research: Towards a Future Research Agenda. European Planning Studies 2017, 25 (6), 887–903. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2017.1299694.
- Bichler, B. F.; Kallmuenzer, A.; Peters, M. Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Hospitality: The Relevance of Entrepreneurs’ Quality of Life. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management 2020, 44, 152–161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2020.06.009.
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Prof. Dr. Gregory Kwiatkowski
Dr. Julia Ziółkowska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tourism
- events
- entrepreneurial development
- networking
- Triple-Helix
- regional development
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Towards an Ecosystem of Hospitality – The Dynamic Future of Destinations
Authors: Harald Pechlaner; Julian Philipp; Hannes Thees; Natalie Olbrich
Affiliation: Chair of Tourism/ Center for Entrepreneurship, Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Abstract: Locations and destinations are in transformation. Framework conditions of living and economic spaces are changing due to technological innovations and digitalization, new work concepts or dynamic developments in cities [1–3]. Destinations, in particular, are undergoing a fundamental transformation, with sustainability and resilience becoming fixed elements of a new understanding of travel [4]. More than ever, cities, municipalities and regions have the opportunity to put people at the heart of the discussion on spatial development and to involve a variety of stakeholders: Local actors take on creative responsibility, revitalize the cultural and creative scene [5]. A culture of personal encounters creates the foundations for a sustainable location, destination and living space. >From a conceptual perspective, the importance of tourism and leisure as soft location factors has often been taken into account [6,7]. This importance is also shown by models of integrated location development [8–10], which define companies, workers, tourists and residents as central reference groups. In a mix of entrepreneurs, young creatives, tradition-conscious residents, cultural workers and (international) guests, new concepts are emerging that break up previous structures and accompany a transformation. The integration of entrepreneurs and the development of a lively start-up scene is increasingly being discussed in the context of entrepreneurial ecosystems [7,9,11,12]. With their innovative and creative charisma, these entrepreneurs are now also drivers of district design and contribute to the attractiveness of a location. First adaptations towards tourism [7,9,13] also show interfaces with the tourist destination, e.g. in leisure-relevant services for the local population and tourists on the one hand and for start-ups seeking a dynamic environment on the other. However, research remains vague in conceptualizing how an ecosystem in tourism destinations may look like, including business functions, output orientation, processes and encounters. In this regard, our contribution aims to systemize current research on entrepreneurial ecosystems in destinations to derive a model of an Ecosystem of Hospitality that recognizes the interrelatedness of local stakeholders across sectors. The potentials of an Ecosystem of Hospitality lie in the cooperation and communication of all local stakeholders in order to strengthen entrepreneurship in tourism that also suits host-guest encounters. This article is based on a systematic literature review and a theory-driven conceptualization of the Ecosystem of Hospitality and thus aims to streamline the discussion of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in tourism and their practical contribution.