Differentiation and tourism destination development: Small business success in a close-knit community

Lynch, Paul A; Tinsley, Ross; Lynch, Paul

Abstract

This paper considers small tourism business relations within a rural tourism destination. They are examined within the context of small business (predominantly hospitality-based) networks and their contribution to destination development. A cultural understanding of relations is presented through a qualitative research framework. Findings highlight the concept of differentiation at individual, business community and destinations levels. This ideal is discussed as a means for maintaining harmony within the business and wider social community through social network norms, which are reinforced at all levels of society.

Citation

Lynch, P. A., Tinsley, R., & Lynch, P. (2008). Differentiation and tourism destination development: Small business success in a close-knit community. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 8(3), 161-177. https://doi.org/10.1057/thr.2008.26

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2008-07
• Deposit Date: Jan 10, 2014
• Print ISSN: 1467-3584
• Electronic ISSN: 1742-9692
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 8
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 161-177
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/thr.2008.26
• Keywords: Small tourism businesses; Networks; Community; Differntiation; Destination development
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6552
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/thr.2008.26